I’ve fallen behind on most of my bills, and I’m constantly stressed about money. I have to use most of my grocery money just to cover the cost of gasoline for my truck, which I use for work.
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I’ve fallen behind on most of my bills, and I’m constantly stressed about money. I have to use most of my grocery money just to cover the cost of gasoline for my truck, which I use for work.
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