Money, Health, Relatable and Capitalism: This is America

This is America

By Anonymous - 24/09/2023 00:02

Today, I found out that my rent is going up by $100. This is the third year in a row. I'm on SSI ($914/month) and it was $550 when I moved in before the pandemic. I'm also morbidly obese, schizophrenic, and my family doesn't respect me. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/03/2024 17:00 - United States - Cincinnati

Today, I received yet another increase in my rent. When I moved into my crappy one bedroom apartment in Ohio on Feb 1st 2020 my rent was $525 a month. Now 4 years later its $1050. A 100% increase in 4 years. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/08/2023 16:00

Today, my husband has a chronic illness and can't work. We have 2 special needs kids who need a lot of assistance. Rent continues to go up and went up this year $570 for a total of $1800. I've taken up a second job to make ends meet, but it's increasing my depression. FML

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By Brokeasajoke - 30/04/2022 14:00

Today, my Food Stamp application was denied because my income is apparently “too high”. I pay $1800 in rent and water, $130 for the phone and internet bill, $400 on credit cards, $150 for electricity, and $120 on car insurance. Nice to know they expect me to eat with $50/month. FML

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Landlords are social parasites

By Anonymous - 30/08/2020 07:01 - United Kingdom

Today, in the middle of a pandemic, which has made it impossible for me to get a job for the last 4 months, my landlord has decided the one thing I need is a rental increase. FML

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By Rojo - 14/08/2018 03:30

Today, I was notified that my work is cutting my pay almost in half. I just renewed my long-term lease on an expensive apartment because I was able to afford it before this morning. Now I have no idea how I’m going to pay for it. FML

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Masking off

By Anonymous - 27/10/2024 06:00 - United States - Belton

Today, I moved in with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. I now pay 100% of the bills and can't leave because I can't save to replace my stolen/totaled car. I also can't drop my mask at home because 33 is apparently to old to be autistic, and I'm so tired and burnt out. I'm also not allowed to sleep. FML

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Won't somebody think of the landlords?!

By Anonymous - 08/04/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, I looked for an affordable home. I'm on SSI but only on a bare minimum (less than $950 a month), but I'm by myself so I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. All the homes in my area are over $1k. When I tried to look for one with less beds and baths, they demanded I make an account before I could search further. FML

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Frugality

By Gingertabs - 23/08/2021 22:00

Today, I found out I am only entitled to £63 government assistance a month. I haven't worked or even left house for a year and a half, as my agoraphobia/anxiety has spiraled out of control. I don't know how I'm going to live. FML

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The system is broke!

By ABD - 15/12/2017 01:30

Today, I found out that when I go on Medicare in January, one of my medicines will go from $45 per month to $3000 for the first month, then $425 per month for the rest of the year. I need this medicine to stay alive. FML

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Landlords…

By more depressed than ever - 02/10/2021 17:01 - United States

Today, I got a housekeeping warning from my landlord. After struggling with multiple serious health issues, I’ve also been dealing with a horrible case of depression as a result. When I tried to explain this to the manager, she decided to get the county involved and try to have me committed. FML

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UsernameNotRandom 10

Sunday 24 September 2023 1:49

I'm sorry rent prices suck. In all honesty, the USA sucks for housing (and on my recent visit food isn't cheap either). Maybe look into sharing / roommates? I don't know if that would help bring it down but look for options and get help from advice bureaus if you can, even if it means moving somewhere cheaper. Big hugs and best of luck!

Lffayen 4

Monday 25 September 2023 20:22

Being on disability limits how much money you are allowed to make or have saved on the side. If OP can't find a job making at least what they make from disability and then some, then it becomes bot worth the effort to work at all.

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UsernameNotRandom 10

Sunday 24 September 2023 1:49

Billsonhamsen 17

Sunday 24 September 2023 4:05

30 years ago people were concerned about urban sprawl and tried to do everything they could have stop it. Problem is people still need housing. Now it's expensive to build a house because of extensive regulations, taxes, licensing fees, a litany of other limitations. You combined those issues with the fallacy of rent control you get serious supply problems and housing prices skyrocket.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 24 September 2023 4:14

On the plus, you'll have less money for food and you'll be able to drop weight on the best diet plan ever: poverty. Maybe you'll lose enough to become a kind of obese with a less-horrifying adverb. Merrily obese?

Brightside86 30

Monday 25 September 2023 3:27

$914 is still dirt cheap. Sounds like you need a plan to make more money.

Lffayen 4

Monday 25 September 2023 20:22

Rake 16

Tuesday 26 September 2023 6:50

For those of you who don't know, the pills you need to take when you are schizophrenic make you gain weight. They also have other fun side effects that must make it harder for OP to get a job.