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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are your expenses higher than your take-home income right now? Is it something that's temporary, and temporary enough for you to not drain your entire savings?

We need a few more details here, OP.[/quote]
I’m just a little more than a year out from a divorce and just trying to find a groove. I’ve been hit with a lot of unexpected expenses lately, on top of expensive months—like this month, homecoming for two high schoolers somehow has thrown everything into chaos, and we bought the most inexpensive of everything. [/quote]

It's probably a good idea to sit them down and have a talk. Could they have borrowed clothing to wear to homecoming? It seems like buying anything for homecoming wasn't in the budget. Could their grandparents or other relatives gift some of these extras?

Have you all switched to buying only secondhand for yourself and both teenagers, if you aren't already doing so?

Think about joining the local Buy Nothing Facebook group, so you can request things instead of buying.

Another good Facebook group to try is the "Non consumer advocate" group. There is also a blog by the same name.

Turn down the heat setting on your water heater to save some money.

Are your teenagers old enough to get part time jobs to pay for extras like homecoming or prom? 
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