I have to admit, this was the hardest response I have had to do this semester. I've never been in a situation where I had to depend on the state for help so this assignment had me lost. I don't know how realistic I was in my budget for certain things but I thought long and hard and think I came up with somewhat accurate numbers. At any rate, here is my budget for $690.00 a month ( $150.00 of that going straight to food).
             $540.00 How much money comes at the first of the month.
             $400.00 Rent for the 2 bedroom apartment on the third floor in
             Waterbury. Utilities are included and it comes with an oven
             140.0 Money left after rent is taken out.
             20.00 Transportation – Bus fare
             $25.00 Personal Hygiene Products ( shampoo, etc.)
             $25.00 put away for school clothes/sneakers
             $45.00 Gets put away for savings, emergencies, and extra spending if
             When I first moved into my apartment with my children, we didn't have anything. I lost my job a few months before and we sold everything we had to move into Waterbury because the rent was so much cheaper. I looked in the Waterbury Republican, a local newspaper, and found an Absolutely Free column where I got a living room set (not in the best condition) and a twin bed. I put the bed in my children's room and I sleep on the couch. Last month I saved up enough to buy a better kitchen table and chairs, the ones my friend gave me were falling apart. My next investment is going to be a car. I know I have a long way to go but there is a car down the street for me that is selling for $300.00. It's probably a piece of junk but it runs and it's better than taking the bus with all of my groceries. Speaking of groceries, I have learned to budget a lot better with the foods that I buy. I spend only what I have to and I cut out a lot of the unhealth
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