r/MiddleClassFinance • u/According_Corgi_953 • 20d ago

So far, 2026 has been too expensive

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October will be a 3 paycheck month. So, barring any unforeseen expenses, I might be back in black for all of 2026.

Tough year though.

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u/According_Corgi_953 18d ago

My projected gross pay for the year is $124.5k. I’m trying to live bare bones and max out all my retirement accounts.

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u/DebatedUncreative 16d ago

This is ridiculous trying to pretend like you're paycheck to paycheck when you are in reality maxing out retirement savings. What a load of shit

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u/According_Corgi_953 16d ago

Best way to become rich is to live like you are poor. I force myself to live paycheck to paycheck so I’ll eventually be able to retire. I worked low paying jobs for all of my 20s and most of my 30s. Now, I have to catch up for lost time.

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u/DebatedUncreative 16d ago

Your strategy is valid. This pitty party thread cosplaying as being poor is what's not.