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Marc Guberti

Chicago Couple Says They're 'Screwed Financially'—And Has Less Than $500 In Savings

The Empty Nest Advantage Can Help You Save More

The rising cost of living has made it more difficult for people to keep up with bills, let alone invest in assets. Those problems compound if you live in a big city where everything is more expensive, and a Chicago couple finds themselves in this situation. 

The couple has less than $500 in savings and lives paycheck to paycheck. The couple said they are ‘screwed financially' and turned to Reddit for some advice. These are some of the suggestions from the Personal Finance subreddit. 

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