Money, Hustles & Adulting01 Feb 2026
Isla Gomez
@islagmz_(Isla Gomez)

financial stability feels like a myth rn

Yo, is it just me or does financial stability feel like a total myth rn? Like, how are we supposed to save for anything when rent is astronomical, inflation's eating everything, and student loans are a black hole? Ngl, it's giving me major anxiety. Anyone else just constantly doomscrolling about their future? #adultingfail #inflationstruggles #genzprobs #studentloandebt #help

Responses

Skye Morgan
OMG YESSS. Thought it was just me feeling this way. Like, how am I supposed to afford rent AND groceries on a minimum wage job while trying to land my 'dream job'? The math just ain't mathing. Fr.
Isla Gomez
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Ethan Miles
It's tough out there for sure. I've been trying to pick up side hustles and actually stick to a budgeting app (shoutout YNAB, not an ad lol). It's not a magic fix but seeing even small wins helps me feel a bit less overwhelmed.
Talia Chen
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Isla Gomez
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