Your girl has been poor for a long time and learned to do more with less. I budget very carefully and save constantly. I’ve lived in the same studio apartment for 10 years and have low rent. I drive a 14 year old car with no payment. I don’t have student loans. I look for deals and discounts and promo codes. I keep my AC usage to a minimum so utility bills stay low. Envelope budgeting is the real super power though. Can’t recommend enough