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How can I get out of a relationship with no money to support myself?
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Look into higher paying jobs or a part-time second job.
Shop around to see if you can save on your insurance.
Track every single nickel you spend for a month and be ruthless about what can be done more cheaply or eliminated. (My cell is Metro unlimited for $25/month, no cable, only Hulu with ads Black Friday 99 cents per month deal, etc.)
Buy ingredients for simple meals and make them at home. No takeout, convenience foods, or splurges. Take your lunch to work. If you drink coffee, make it at home and carry it. No bottled drinks. I used to buy Diet Pepsi years ago til I tallied all my 7-11 purchases where I'd stop to buy a cold soda and usually grab a snack. Shocking how much money I wasted without realizing. Always shop sales and stick to a list. No browsing.
Open a savings account, throw everything you can at it, and leave it alone.
For vet medications, never fill them at the vet except in emergencies. Always go to an outside pharmacy for a much better price, and call Goodrx for a coupon that's valid for vet scripts if the medication is also used for humans.
Pet food is often on sale, or can be purchased during Chewy promotions where you spend a particular amount and then get a gift card toward your next purchase. I stock up when prices are good, buy the required minimum, and then place a second order using the gift card balance. I also check prices on Amazon and when there's a good deal (for pet food or supplies, shampoo, toothpaste, etc), I set it up as a subscription to get a further discount.
Look around for rooms for rent to get an idea of the going rate where you want to rent.