This might seem rather odd and not make much sense but let me explain.
I live alone with my stepfather who does not have an income. My mother works out of country (we live in South Africa, she works in Nigeria) and lives there for 3 weeks, only coming back for 1 week each month. My stepfather is an immigrant without citizenship and pretty much refuses to get a job (this is an issue that I do not want advice on, it's been like this for 9 years and I've accepted it).
My parents are obviously divorced and thus my father pays child support. I am 16F turning 17. From the end of this month (on the 27th of each month), I'll be getting that directly, as I never have before. This amount is R2500 or $173.
My mother would also like to give me R2500 on the 25th of each month, while she is away and can't help me in person.
My stepfather has next to no money and only supports himself with what little he has.
My water & electricity is paid for and our house is paid off.
This money is purely for groceries each month and any other expenses like going out with friends or stationary for school (I am homeschooled through Cambridge).
My question is, how do I budget on my own? I've never had this responsibility and desperately need help. I also want to put away money each month for when I decide to move out after school (most likely 2-4 years from now).
Submitted May 20, 2019 at 05:20AM by EgoOfRogerWaters http://bit.ly/2WUzLgA