In most of America I believe most couples can live just fine on $10 an hour
Posted 04-22-2016 at 08:20 AM by crazyme4878
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It is not a long term lifestyle but can be expected for young couples starting out before they gain more experience and offer more to employers.
But I think most couples could still afford a kid or two on $40K a year in many US Communities if they cut out the smokes, drinks, fancy meals out and tattoos.
But I think most couples could still afford a kid or two on $40K a year in many US Communities if they cut out the smokes, drinks, fancy meals out and tattoos.
It's not easy. Luckily, I just got a part time job that allows me to set my own hours. That is adding about $8,000 a year to our total, so now it feels comfortable. But we had a unfortunate situation come up, and we really struggled financially. We're just now getting it under control. And we don't pay for our cell phones or have cable. We drive older, used cars, and eat a lot of beans and rice.
We definitely don't smoke, do drugs, or have tattoos.
And while figuring finances with kids, you have to figure in costs of sports and activities. Hint: it's a lot.
Also, Washington state doesn't have income tax.
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