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How Broke Will This Make Me Calculator

Some purchases are fine. Some purchases turn the rest of the month into a documentary about pantry rice.

1

The thing you're eyeing

How necessary is it?
Where are you buying it?
2

The damage timing

One-time or recurring?

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Frequently Asked (Defensively)

What if I use a credit card?

Use the cash you can actually pay back without carrying interest. Future-you does not become richer because plastic was involved.

Why include days until payday?

Because $200 left for two days is very different from $200 left for two weeks.

What is a good broke score?

The lower the squeeze, the better. If the result says danger, consider waiting or buying a cheaper version.

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