Have you ever gotten sick and tired of trying to get your sh*t together?

It seems like no matter how much I try I can't turn things around. I am 31 and started working at 26. I will admit I should've started working early and saved, saved, saved. I have no savings, but I am working on it. Currently living with parents but helping them out financially, I give them between $500-$700 for rent. I am trying to save up enough to get myself a nice cheap little studio and car but whenever I try to save, something always comes up. I am working on a side hustle which is a clothing that looks promising. We are planning to open up a store in march in one of the biggest malls in America. Our site goes up later this month. I'm hoping it goes well so I can get some extra income. I am also working on small projects away from work to try and save money. As of now I have $2,600 to my name. I am trying budget more which is key and staying away from social media. Because when ever I see my friends and other people my age and younger getting married, buying cars, getting their own place etc... it makes me depressed. I know I shouldn't compare myself to others but it shows me what I could've had, if I had taken things seriously at an early age. I know I can do it but it will take a lot of time and patience. I am not lazy or untalented. I have just been bad with saving money and had some bad luck along the way.

PoetryNEmotion · F

I would be worried about you if you were double your age. You aren't even middle-aged. Christ. You continue paying them rent. You try to save some money each week. It has to be a lot. Let's say 30% of your income. Don't worry about how much you currently have. Do not compare yourself to others. They may seem like they have it altogether, but they likely are sinking in debt. Bad luck and hard times don't last. And here's more advice. You don't need life insurance. You have no wife or kids. So stop wasting that money if you already started. Concentrate on your rent which needs to be paid. Your immediate bills. And don't spend anymore than you must like on groceries, etc. You need to have confidence in your ability to succeed. Keep on working towards your goals. You can do it.