How to make $2000 in 6 months?

[zoo2tycoon]

I often volunteer and donate at my local food bank. And I would rather someone like the OP EAT the food rather than it get wasted because it sat too long waiting for an appropriately needy person come to get it.

I've seen a lot of food wasted.

Probably before all the people going without paychecks now. Simply watching the news tonight out of paycheck workers going to food banks a top story.

 

[mshanson3121]

And if the OP of thread even considers doing that it’s just as bad as your heartless suggestion. Taking food because someone wants to save money to go on a trip from those who truly need it is horrible.

If you had read the comments you would see I had already said I did not agree with her suggestions .

 

[monica9]

How dare you! There are people in need, government employees with no pay for weeks. You have the nerve to suggest a person visit a food bank to save money for a Disney trip! You see no wrong in that. A Disney trip without having the funds is a want. People not earning a paycheck because of politics trying to feed their family needing to go to a foodbank is a necessity.

And if the OP of thread even considers doing that it’s just as bad as your heartless suggestion. Taking food because someone wants to save money to go on a trip from those who truly need it is horrible.

Relax, the OP never said she was considering it nor did anyone else agree with it.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

Relax, the OP never said she was considering it nor did anyone else agree with it.

I did see OP never said she’d do it. I was speaking to the poster who suggested it. That was idiotic to suggest saving money on groceries by going to a foodbank. If someone can’t afford a trip right now they should take time to save and legitimately save - not take advantage of things for people who really don’t have.


I do understand OP of this thread and many others have commented the person who suggested doing this was wrong. I understand OP of this thread has no intention to do that. I was upset by the person who even suggested it - I know many friends who are without pay right now having to go ask for help. That is what is upsetting to see people do. Then for someone to suggest for someone not in need to go get free groceries to save for a trip is terrible.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

If you had read the comments you would see I had already said I did not agree with her suggestions .

I apologize if I had offended you-
Good luck saving for your trip

 

[monica9]

I did see OP never said she’d do it. I was speaking to the poster who suggested it. That was idiotic to suggest saving money on groceries by going to a foodbank. If someone can’t afford a trip right now they should take time to save and legitimately save - not take advantage of things for people who really don’t have.


I do understand OP of this thread and many others have commented the person who suggested doing this was wrong. I understand OP of this thread has no intention to do that. I was upset by the person who even suggested it - I know many friends who are without pay right now having to go ask for help. That is what is upsetting to see people do. Then for someone to suggest for someone not in need to go get free groceries to save for a trip is terrible.

Agree

 

[MrsPete]

I wish this were possible but unfortunately not. For us, due to where we live (extremely tiny rural village without any public transportation or taxis) and where DH works (50 km away and no one to carpool with), two vehicles is a necessity. Especially when considering our daughter's medical appointments. I envy people that can make it on one car! That said, we don't drive fancy vehicles and we drive them till they quit, so typically keep them for at least 12-15 years. My first little car was actually 17 years old with 350,000 on it when we finally parted way <3

When my husband and I had only one car, we also lived in a small country town -- no public transportation, nothing walk-able. It required planning, but we did it. Sometimes if I needed the car, I'd drive him to work -- more than an hour round trip, but we didn't need to do it often. Sometimes he'd take a half-day. Sometimes he'd drop me/the babies off at my grandmother's house on his way to work, and we'd run errands with her. The savings were worth the effort.

I use Starbucks GCs that I get for free by doing rewards programs. They can be used at Disney locations to purchase food or a refreshing beverage (you do know that they sell more than coffee, don't you?). Free food and drink at Disney IS a savings no matter where it comes from.

I hear what you're saying, but typically you can cash in those same points for less extravagant places.

How dare you! There are people in need, government employees with no pay for weeks. You have the nerve to suggest a person visit a food bank to save money for a Disney trip! You see no wrong in that. A Disney trip without having the funds is a want. People not earning a paycheck because of politics trying to feed their family needing to go to a foodbank is a necessity.

Well, that comes off a bit strong, but -- yeah -- you don't suggest things that are inappropriate. It's just wrong.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

When my husband and I had only one car, we also lived in a small country town -- no public transportation, nothing walk-able. It required planning, but we did it.

No amount of planning is going to allow us to go off of one car.

Especially when my husband is about to go to LA for 6 months to 1 year with his car.. (he previously was gone for 13 1/2 months between 2015 and 2016 in TX and MD also with his car).

In any case on a day to day basis the pros outweighs the cons in us owning 2 vehicles. I think that's an important thing to keep in mind. Each family/couple has their own situation and variables. For one it works out perfectly and all they had to do was plan. For others it's not feasible to get rid of a car.

 

[MrsPete]

No amount of planning is going to allow us to go off of one car.

Especially when my husband is about to go to LA for 6 months to 1 year with his car.. (he previously was gone for 13 1/2 months between 2015 and 2016 in TX and MD also with his car).

In any case on a day to day basis the pros outweighs the cons in us owning 2 vehicles. I think that's an important thing to keep in mind. Each family/couple has their own situation and variables. For one it works out perfectly and all they had to do was plan. For others it's not feasible to get rid of a car.

Maybe you really can't do it ... but I think most people say, "Oh no, that's simply impossible" ... when it really boils down to our American societal expectation that every adult has a private vehicle at his or her disposal. I think MOST PEOPLE could do it.

People say "impossible" to other things too: can't possibly buy the kids used shoes, can't avoid going out to eat, must participate in this or that gift exchange at Christmas, could never use cloth diapers, etc., etc., etc.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Maybe you really can't do it ... but I think most people say, "Oh no, that's simply impossible" ... when it really boils down to our American societal expectation that every adult has a private vehicle at his or her disposal. I think MOST PEOPLE could do it.

People say "impossible" to other things too: can't possibly buy the kids used shoes, can't avoid going out to eat, must participate in this or that gift exchange at Christmas, could never use cloth diapers, etc., etc., etc.

I'm taking a stab here and saying that for the OP they mean the pros of getting down to 1 car don't outweigh the cons.

You said in essence "we did it it just took planning" which is great you did that so easily. However, that ignores the specific variables other people, and I'm not just speaking about the OP in this case, have.

Even if my husband wasn't going out of town for that long it wouldn't be feasible for us to get down to 1 vehicle. I think that would be truly one of the last resorts we would ever do because of the stress and ultimate domino effect it would have on us. That's something other people experience as well. And don't underestimate the power added stress can have on people.

Talking about "buy the kids shoes, eating out, participate in this or that gift exchange at Christmas, type of diapers one uses isn't the same thing as getting rid of your car especially in the confines of what the thread is about.

 

[mshanson3121]

When my husband and I had only one car, we also lived in a small country town -- no public transportation, nothing walk-able. It required planning, but we did it. Sometimes if I needed the car, I'd drive him to work -- more than an hour round trip, but we didn't need to do it often. Sometimes he'd take a half-day. Sometimes he'd drop me/the babies off at my grandmother's house on his way to work, and we'd run errands with her. The savings were worth the effort.

We have put serious consideration into it and it is just not possible, nor is it even remotely financially worth it for us since the car is paid for. It worked out to a "savings" of about $120 a month when we factored in the yearly costs (insurance, factoring in the loss of multi vehcile discount, maintenance and average repair expenses) and an added $150+ a month in extra gas for the frequent numer of times I would need the car. And that's not including the cost for me to rent a car 5-6 times a year when we have to travel out of state for her appointments. Nor does that remotely take into consideration the fact that we are housebound many mornings due to my daughter's bowel disorder. Not everyone can make one car work But it's great when you can!

 

[kaytieeldr]

It worked out to a "savings" of about $120 a month

You could take one car off the road for five months. That's $600.

 

[Carrie Ellis]

You could take one car off the road for five months. That's $600.

It might not be quiet $600 because you would have to take the tags off it and then have them put back on (tax office). I guess it depends on where you live what that would cost. The insurance reports pretty quick that you have no insurance on the vehicle.
It is a good idea though.

 

[mshanson3121]

You could take one car off the road for five months. That's $600.

.....I just finished listing out all the reasons why dropping a vehicle does NOT save us money or work for us. That "savings" is then off set by an extra $150 in extra gas for the other vehicle.

 

[fbb]

.....I just finished listing out all the reasons why dropping a vehicle does NOT save us money or work for us. That "savings" is then off set by an extra $150 in extra gas for the other vehicle.

I'm confused here. Your gasoline expenses are $150 a month cheaper with two vehicles than they would be with one vehicle?

 

[bababear_50]

I will stop and let the OP reply
Regards
Mel

 

[mshanson3121]

I'm confused here. Your gasoline expenses are $150 a month cheaper with two vehicles than they would be with one vehicle?

No. Our gas costs would be around $150 higher by dropping a vehicle.

 

[mshanson3121]

Not worth it.

 

[maxiesmom]

I know you said no part time jobs but do you have anything like Shipt or Uber in Canada where you can pick when and how much you want to work?

 

[DisneyHardin]

No. Our gas costs would be around $150 higher by dropping a vehicle.

I don't understand why. Do you not put gas into the second vehicle currently? Wouldn't your gas budget from car 2, just transfer to car 1 to account for the extra driving?