Now that the election is over, many of us in East Texas are ready to focus on other things and have a sincere hope that prices, which have already dropped some, will continue to drop and make life easier for the general population.
Of course, it doesn't matter how much money you make if you are hell-bent on spending every last penny without paying yourself first. Even more detrimental is spending money you don't truly have in the bank. I can't tell you how many stories we've heard about people getting 'rich people' jobs, getting an inheritance, or even winning the freaking lottery who end up practically broke because of poor personal money management.
Like 78% of Americans, I too live paycheck to paycheck. I need a realistic goal that I can achieve. Something that lets me live my life instead of being at home holed up without the ability to do anything.