None of us know what is ahead of us. I was in similar position with a good job, savings, pension on track, and then lost my job through sickness. On below minimum-wage retirement income now with no savings left so am trying to stretch every penny, and make the best of a difficult situation.

What a great video. I often say "I'm glad I grew up poor". I am so grateful & blessed to have what I have... it's not alot, but it's ours.
Thank you for the great tips. I LOVE THE CELLPHONE tip, especially if your living alone. Having that extra phone could be a literal lifeline. That's such a wise move.
I never really found my niche in employment. I've been a maid & I hated it. I still hate cleaning😂. I remember crying & whining to God while cleaning a bathtub in a motel room, begging for another job. He's always answered my prayers 😊.
I enjoy your honesty & wisdom. Take care 🌺

I' m a new viewer and will go back and view previous ones. I watch "many" channels and surprised you haven't gotten monitized yet.You're WAY better than some- so don't give up !! And we'll keep watching 😊❤

Hi, Sue. Loved this video. I'm still working at 75, and I HATE it. Listening to how you survive on S.S. was helpful. My S.S. Is $3,000 a month, and I only have to work six more months to have a good nest egg. Then I'm done! Can spend my days hiking, biking and going to the shooting range. Good luck with your Jeep!

I'm at the point in my life to clear out and sell what I can. I agree with you to sell what you can because someone can use it.

I did the maid gig for two summers down at the beach when I was in college. It was a fun job and I met a lot of interesting people. I like your longer videos.😊

It's all a juggling act. Like you said, each person has to find their own way to budget their income. I have three sources of income and it takes it to live halfway decent and be able to save a little for emergencies. I have a set amount I throw right into savings before I do anything else. All my bills are budgeted and set to be paid on certain days. I always know exactly what I have for groceries, paper goods, pet food etc. If I don't spend it all I can roll it over or throw it into savings.

Wait until 2031 when Social Security is going to reduce payments by 28% they are predicting.  My car is 22 years old with only 75,000 miles on it.  I looked the other day to think about getting a car that had more safety features and was shocked that it would start out at 38,000 before any options added.  I hope the Jeep works out for you!  Sounds like you are very frugal and make good decisions with your finances!  Put out a video when you want to as it is your channel.  Have a good weekend!

I’m over 65, my property taxes go up every year. They just can’t go up more than 5%.

I had no idea about the Carmax 10 day return policy. Great info.

The ones questioning you on how you get by on SS, how many of them smoke cigarettes or drink alcoholic beverages?  If I used either of those, that would be the first thing I would give up if money was tight.  
Growing up I remember one time mom didn’t have money to buy milk for me, but she sure had her cigarettes.

You are an inspiration , thank you !

Great topic! 🙂

I am the same way with my truck! I bought it new (2012) and plan to keep it as long as I am able to climb into it 😊.

I also stock up  everything we use  in house I love community yardsales rummage sales

Yea that comment about the school , hits home . My state has no homestead exemption. I feel so fortunate . It has not been easy but I rebuilt after my divorce. On little resources but my own SS. Getting a bump on my ex’s helps ! Thats exiting about your jeep! I’d look of not only recalls but service bulletins.

Enjoyed this video, thank you so much!!

I admire you for that. A lot of YouTube people are doing that❤

Like you, I don't budget; I'm just cheap (even though I don't have to be).  I often go many weeks without spending any money on things other than necessities (food, gas, utilities, insurance, etc.).

Yes......adapt, pivot, make the best of it.  Life is what it is.  Plans did not go as hubby and I planned either.  Is what it is.  I don't need much, so that helps.