Timeline for How can I support myself financially as a 17 year old with a loan?
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| Apr 30, 2019 at 23:23 | comment | added | Matt | @tim You want a list of things that aren't a solution to the problem? That's a pretty long list. | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 22:00 | comment | added | tim | @Kat I would assume so as well, but I'm not familiar enough with the US system to be sure. Given that OPs question is also about benefits, a rundown of potential benefits and why they (probably) don't apply would imho make a much better answer than "spend less and work more". | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 21:50 | comment | added | Kat | @tim a minor who is presumably still supported by their parents is unlikely to qualify for any sort of assistance. | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 21:06 | comment | added | alephzero | @sofageneral $40 a week isn't a living wage, period. There is no way anyone could "support themselves" independently on $40 a week, unless they were living on the street and engaging in illegal activities (e.g. theft). But high school students don't need a living wage, because most of their living expenses are paid for by their parents. Since the OP has medical conditions, personally I wouldn't attempt to answer the question, because it doesn't seem to be based on a realistic view either of his/her actual situation, or how the real world works financially. | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 21:01 | comment | added | tim | @AlexandreAubrey Is it though? As OP specifically asked about "benefits", I'd like to see an answer expand on that. In Germany we eg have Kindergeld (money payed to parents who have children), Wohnungsgeld (the state pays your rent if your income is low), Schülerbagög (money for students in case their parents can't afford supporting their kids), etc. Are there no government programs or specific loans in the US that apply to OPs situation? (maybe not, and the German programs likely wouldn't apply - depending on OPs exact situation - but some info on potential programs would be great). | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 20:50 | comment | added | Aubreal | @sofageneral it's helpful in the sense that OP was asking if there's more they can do apart from finding a new job, and the answer is no. | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 18:47 | comment | added | tim | @sofageneral depending on where OP lives, taking the bus (or bike) seems like a great idea - in hindsight; now it's too late, the car is already bought. But I agree, at least the "work more or spend less" parts of this answer aren't really helpful. OPs income minus car payments is $10, so there isn't a lot of spending to reduce. And OP already said they are looking for a job. | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 18:31 | comment | added | sofa general | he clearly said income is the problem (he is hardly spending anything.. unless you are telling him to take the bus..).. telling him to earn more or spend less seems rather unhelpful? | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 17:47 | comment | added | anon | Kids especially are bought cars that they couldn't afford, but their parents can. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those kids were just given cars by rich parents, and weren't making payments on them at all (because they were given to them) | |
| Apr 30, 2019 at 16:59 | history | answered | Rocky | CC BY-SA 4.0 |