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Posted: 12/10/2022 8:24:44 PM EST
Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:26:00 PM EST
[#1]
How does a 401k loan work?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:26:16 PM EST
[#2]
onlyfans
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:27:29 PM EST
[#3]
Bummer man.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:27:33 PM EST
[#4]
Go thru your house and find the 5 items worth something you have not used in 6 months or more and sell em. If you have not used em in the last 6 months you dont need em, as much as you need cash.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:27:59 PM EST
[#5]
Stop drinking man
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:28:01 PM EST
[#6]
With kid medical bills and a huge drop in work at my shop, my wife and I are looking at working 4 engineering jobs between us to try to get way ahead of the coming storm.

I have zero faith in any current political solutions.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:28:04 PM EST
[#7]
Avatar fits.  
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:28:25 PM EST
[#8]
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Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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First off I would quit the booze stop feeling sorry for yourself and work hard.

I’m about to be in the same situation although I make more than 70k. It’s still going to take awhile to dig myself out of stupidity.  

Like others have said sell some shit around your house you don’t need. I hate selling guns but it’s a easy and quick money.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:28:44 PM EST
[#9]
You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol.

Get some help.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:29:07 PM EST
[#10]
Sounds like you need Dave Ramsey's total money makeover. Also stop drinking. Good luck.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:29:09 PM EST
[#11]
Being a tightwad helps. My advice would be to tighten things up.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:29:53 PM EST
[#12]
Damn, $1200 a month to pay off a 401k loan?

You could have used that 401k loan to pay off your $12k credit card note. And instead of drinking away whatever you have left of your paycheck after bills you should buy groceries instead. Your priorities are all fucked up.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:30:21 PM EST
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Drinking gets expensive. I used to spend $80 every Friday night at the bar. I stopped that years ago.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:30:21 PM EST
[#14]
Time to sell assets and buy more alcohol
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:30:33 PM EST
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You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol.

Get some help.
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Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:30:38 PM EST
[#16]
Let me know when you're desperate enough for weird shit. It won't hurt.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:31:00 PM EST
[#17]
Drive Uber after work and on weekends to tide you over?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:31:23 PM EST
[#18]
If you hadnt of spent 140.00 drinking last night I would of shot you some money on venmo. Make better choices. Vodka from the pharmacy, turn your lights off and drink in the dark like the rest of us for 12.89.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:31:42 PM EST
[#19]
Did you not consider spending that $140 on groceries instead of booze?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:32:12 PM EST
[#20]
You blew $140 at a bar?

Quit drinking or learn to drink moderately, at home for much cheaper
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:32:16 PM EST
[#21]
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Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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I think I see the problem.
I'm afraid to ask, but how much do you spend on guns and ammo as well as booze?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:32:20 PM EST
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You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol.

Get some help.
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This. Get some help, grow up, and make better decisions.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:32:25 PM EST
[#23]
Why do I keep seeing people put the dollar sign after the quantity? Did I miss the memo?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:32:31 PM EST
[#24]
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I know, I was 5 years sober. I have the knowledge as to why drinking is bad for me.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:02 PM EST
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If you hadnt of spent 140.00 drinking last night I would of shot you some money on venmo. Make better choices. Vodka from the pharmacy, turn your lights off and drink in the dark like the rest of us for 12.89.
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my thoughts as well.

If you're broke, buy a cheap bottle from the store not a $140 tab at the bar.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:15 PM EST
[#26]
I’ll kick you in the taint for $5.. I’m not that far away.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:17 PM EST
[#27]
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Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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I think I've discovered why OP is a failure.

Bet he buys lottery tickets too.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:19 PM EST
[#28]
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You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol.

Get some help.
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Being a tightwad helps. My advice would be to tighten things up.
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Both of these.  If money is tight, alcohol is the first thing to go.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:31 PM EST
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If you hadnt of spent 140.00 drinking last night I would of shot you some money on venmo. Make better choices. Vodka from the pharmacy, turn your lights off and drink in the dark like the rest of us for 12.89.
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John Hiatt Alone In The Dark
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:34 PM EST
[#30]
Second job, we've all done it when the situation calls for it
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:39 PM EST
[#31]
Stop drinking.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:33:45 PM EST
[#32]
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Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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I have a buddy who lived like that for years. Still does I think. He's made some really good money but student loan debt and cc debt are drowning him. He gets calls from debt collectors. Still managed to maintain a TS/SCI though. I didn't know his finances well but it seemed to me he continued to make a lot of poor choices. He couldn't afford a car and lived in a very cheap apartment. But he spent money on high end camera gear and other stuff. Seemed too stressful to live like that. I dunno. He was a generally unhappy guy.

Sounds like you have an exit strategy. Stick with it and get out.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:34:01 PM EST
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This. Get some help, grow up, and make better decisions.
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You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol.

Get some help.


This. Get some help, grow up, and make better decisions.

Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:34:43 PM EST
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Damn, $1200 a month to pay off a 401k loan?

You could have used that 401k loan to pay off your $12k credit card note. And instead of drinking away whatever you have left of your paycheck after bills you should buy groceries instead. Your priorities are all fucked up.
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I used the 4% interest 401k loan to pay off a 17% interest loan.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:34:59 PM EST
[#35]
Uber/Doordash/Instacart/Taskrabbit, etc? Pay isn't great but you can work or not work whenever you want.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:35:09 PM EST
[#36]
You want advise? It seems pretty simple, stop drinking so much.

Sounds like you have a drinking problem, and possibly depression.

Not being a jerk, go get some help man, it's only embarrassing if you know you need the help and don't take it.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:35:30 PM EST
[#37]
Come on man.   Maybe Ye was right
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:35:47 PM EST
[#38]
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Well, debt  Stupid life choices finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$  left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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FIFY


Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:36:17 PM EST
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I think I've discovered why OP is a failure.

Bet he buys lottery tickets too.
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The lotto is a tax on the poor.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:36:38 PM EST
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I used the 4% interest 401k loan to pay off a 17% interest loan.
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17% interest loan?

go on...
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:36:39 PM EST
[#41]
You can get a 1.75 liter of not great,  but not bad whiskey for 20 bucks. That's step 1.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:37:21 PM EST
[#42]
That’s sucks man. At 70k a year!? You’re doing something wrong
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:37:26 PM EST
[#43]
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No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate.
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Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:37:58 PM EST
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Maybe dont drink away your last $140 in a night?

I spent less than that on a telehealth call and prescription for naltrexone. Coming up on 3 years sober.

Why the hell you have such shit debt?
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:38:32 PM EST
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Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:39:05 PM EST
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Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:39:45 PM EST
[#47]
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How does a 401k loan work?
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You borrow your own money and pay yourself interest.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:39:52 PM EST
[#48]
I can't add a thing. Everything I would have told you has been said several times.
Hopefully you will learn from your mistakes sooner rather than later.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:41:30 PM EST
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Drive Uber after work and on weekends to tide you over?
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The dui from being drunk on the job is going to cost a lot more what he would make.
Link Posted: 12/10/2022 8:42:27 PM EST
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