A place on the tree
Using money set aside for bills on nonessential spending
Money reserved for an important bill or repair gets spent on discretionary wants instead, leaving the person anxious about the consequences and trying to restore the savings.
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Unable to afford replacing a failing necessary appliance1
- Unable to afford a necessary car repair1
- Struggling to accept financial help from a romantic partner1
- Feeling trapped in exhausting work because of financial pressure2
- Trying to recover trading losses by risking borrowed money1
- Unable to lend money to a friend who needs help1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.