How I Lived In Chicago On $700 A Month, Total | Making it Work

Living on a low income is a reality all too many Americans face, and we should strive to change that. Learning to live on what you have is a universal truth for so many. Here, one woman shares how she was able to make her very low student income work for her while living in a big city.

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Through weekly video essays, "Making It Work" showcases how real people have upgraded their personal or financial lives in some meaningful way. Making your life work for you doesn't mean getting rich just for the sake of it. It means making the most of what you have to build a life you love, both in your present and in your future. And while managing money is a crucial life skill for everyone, there's no one "right way" to go about it — you have to figure out what works best for you, full stop.

Video by Grace Lee
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Based on an essay by Taryn Goodge

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Video narration by Laura Vandiver

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