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Do you have any resources for poor vegans

I have a guide for going vegan on a budget here, cheap vegan recipes here, a list of cheap vegan groceries here, a  tag devoted to going vegan on a budget here and one for poor vegans here. I’d also recommend checking out @veganspoonsandpennies and @vegan-under-poverty who both have some excellent resources on the topic. I hope that helps.

Okay, so I make almost 11 an hour (10.97) I was wondering if its possible to move out on my own. I've thought about roommates but I am turned off at the idea for the moment. I know it depends on my area and how much I'm willing to spend most places I've seen range from 700-950. Any tips or advice.

Do you work 40hrs a week? What about taxes?

Let’s say you work 40 hrs a week at 10.97/hr. That yields 1760 per month. It sounds like it can be done!

The best way to budget is make a list of your income and expenses. An example is as follows:

Income

Gross Income= 1760

Taxes= (-212)

Healthcare= (-50)

Net Income= 1498

Expenses

Rent= (-800)

Utilities= (-50)

WIFI= (-50)

Phone= (-100)

Car= (-200)

Food= (-250)

Leftover= ~50/month

This gives you very little savings and little emergency fund. Plus, it doesn’t account for entertainment, subscription services you pay for, clothes, beauty, household goods, etc.

But see what you can do! Your expenses may be more or less depending on your spending and needs!

I like Mint.com as a free budgeting app!– Mimi