Have you ever struggled to pay your bills?

I did have a trouble with a credit card bill, and could only pay just a bit above the minimum. I could not buy anything, that was over 20 years ago. I am a bit concerned about this recession and think that maybe I should not have bought that, or maybe I should have not kept the Tv on when I am not in the room. Now I am thinking how can I get enough money to fix the basement before winter comes and we have two main seasons, winter and summer. It is either very hot or very cold. I never was upper middle class, we were middle working class, you know trades, etc. but I have to find a good way to pay the monthly bills. With the seasonable ones, I can put the money into my high interest savings account and then download that particular amount when I get the bill notice. But with regular bills, if I transfer the money to my regular savings account that is not linked to bill p;payments, and I decide to pay the bills on those particular date, what if I am away and do not transfer the money in time back to my checking account? And what if something else comes up or something unexpected?

Yes I do. My partner worked for scammer. This person didn not pay him on time and now while my partner changed job his ex boss refused to pay him and try to scared my partner that he will hire some people to break the legs of my partner. Can you imagine that? So we still straggle to pay our bills after that. But we try our best to do so.

Definitely, I’m struggling though not suffocating. But that day is not far away. Days ahead are not looking rosy with economic upsets world over[b][/b]

HI Awinds! I can understand the struggle after recession. Luckily, we are not much affected from recession and me and my wife both have a secured job and we do not have to worry about paying our bills, which are taken care of through our monthly income.

I am so glad that I did not have any children a couple of years ago because I was in a rough spot just trying to support myself. I struggled month to month to pay my bills. I was working, but only part-time. I made a bad choice to quit my full-time job and move to a new location right before jobs were almost non-existent. I am fortunate to have a landlord who worked with me so I could pay my rent twice a month rather than in one lump sum. My family was also unable to help me out for a short period of time, but the landlord was very understanding, and were also understanding when one of my online accounts got hacked into. That is one of the reasons I am still there. Luckily, I have a family who is willing and can help me out if I am in a bind, because I help them out if they are in a bind. I am not just getting back on my feet and hopefully will be able to keep my head above water now.

Yes, but our struggle started before the recession and still isn't over. We're turning it around slowly, thank goodness. One of my worst memories of the whole period is of a weekend where we had about $3 to pay for food for two of us for two days and nothing in the fridge/cupboards. Thankfully, although we're still struggling, we no longer have times like that. We do have weeks where we have to be really careful (like right now because 2 of my clients owe me money and have disappeared on holiday) but we can always put food on the table.

I have a rough time every month as I am disabled so income is limited,but I do ok I worry for those who have no income and are having a rough time making it.Times are tough for everyone and I will be glad to see some releive for people.I wish you well and have a great day.

I am struggling to pay bills and I work full time. But my situation has gotten better over the past two years, I am no longer with a thief(my soon to be ex husband) kept stealing money from me and I was not able to pay the bills but now I am slowly working my way out of debt-it is a struggle but at least I am trying. The main monthly bills do get paidand when I have extra, I try to pay off some past due bills. Good luck to u

The story of my life. Many times ive had to choose between one bill or another. Often not having enough to pay all. Many times had my electric cut off. Especially while i was raising my 2 kids by myself. Thank God i only have to support myself now. Things are still a struggle. Ive learned to just deal with it. Not much else you can do.

I have never been unemployed for much longer than a few weeks at best. As for bills, living frugally has made life pretty easy in that area. No cable. No cell phone. No car payment. No subscriptions, credit cards, loans, anything. I have about 5 bills a month. Gas, power, heating, Car insurance, Rent. Not bad really.

Always try to pay the bills on time. If I can't pay them on time, I will pay for double in the next bill.. Never more than that. I pay them with my own money..Even if sometimes it is hard but I am happy for at least I settle it with my own money without need to ask for others to lend me their money..(^^)(^^)

I have had some very difficult and challenging years. There was a period of time when I came close to being homeless through no fault of my own and I was forced to look in dumpsters. This was during the late 1980's and early 1990's. The issues managed to get resolved and my life has greatly improved although it is not what it should be. I have a nice apartment in a nice area of town. I have almost everything I need and then some. I eat very well. I have a computer, IPad, cell phone and cable TV. I can afford haircuts, massages, and pedicures. And I can take an occasional vacation. I still have to watch my money and budget. Although I am 66, I am still required to work p.t. to have these luxuries. But my life is so much better than it was back when, I am grateful.

Hi! Yes I have been there where it was a struggle to pay bills and hated going through it. The one good thing about it is I learned what I really appreciated and what I could do without. If it was something I did need or had wanted for a long time, I could put it on Amazon Wish List and get it later...if I still needed it. I've also learned to not ask for what I can do without. Sure I am not crazy about it and I am taking steps so I can pay the bills and have the kind of life that I want to have. Thanks to working at home, there is hope out there! I just hope that this economy can get back on it's feet soon though I expect it'll be some time before we're really recovered and back to where we were.

Im beginning to struggle as the price for electricity continue to rise. Im not using anymore my desktop computer and im planning to sell it just to get my money back. I was using it before and to my shock, our electricity went up to 2000php. Everything increased. The fare increase quarterly. Yes, the drivers are struggling too, i know but what about us regular employees. What do they think about us and who should we blame about this.

Anyone that can truly say that they have Never struggled to pay their bills or that everything has always been Good for them is either lying to themselves, RICH or just is lucky and blessed of god. Lately for my husband and I that has become the Story of our life always having Bills to pay and then wondering how we are ever going to get them paid. We both have jobs which is good, but things keep on going up and then all my Medical issues and not being able to work the amount of hrs. to make the $$ I could it is hard, but we are somehow managing. Had to rent out a room and believing God to continue to see us thru.

yes it is hard to pay bills ... every month we have budget and never think out of it.

Thank god, i and my husband still hold our jobs and we are still health, so don't need extra money for ill treatment. Well, i think the inflation is very serious, and you know, prices of all kinds of goods, especially foods, are soaring. For example, the price of eggs doubled compared to two years ago, and the price of pork increase more. it is harder to save money, and the education fees and health care fees are also increasing. especially health care bills. i have seen so many people who got an ill family member have trouble in their life. actually, to have a healthy body is important more than ever.

We are struggling to pay our bills for various reasons. In part is the recession my hubby hasn't seen a raise in a few years.. you know the concept of being glad you are working and have a job BUT the bills keep climbing and our income has not. The other part is running up bills so we could eat and do what needed to be repaired ect and not having enough income to pay for everything. We are both employed though I'd like to work more hours or work full time BUT childcare expenses are way too much for me to do that and I need to do our best until that day comes when all the kids are in school.

The last ten years of my life have been a struggle for me to pay my bills. Ironically, ten years ago was also when I got married and moved to Florida. I recently left my wife and moved back to Georgia, where I am making better money and I do not have as many obligations now, so I am not struggling nearly as bad now as I have been in the last few years. I am working really hard to get out of debt now, and unless something bad happens to set me back, I should be out of debt for the most part by this time next year (hopefully sooner). Maybe then I can start to concentrate on doing things that I really want to do in life.

I retired in 2006 and never really felt the recession. I am on medical benefits and get a pension as well. I struggled to pay my bills when I was still working because I had gotten two credit cards. Big mistake! I think people need to live within their means and too few do.