<prompt> Human: I recently got promoted at my job, I was making 40,000 before taxes and took home around 34,000. My promotion bumped me up to 55,000 a year. Maybe now I can get out of debt. NOPE..my increased take home now is only 448 more per month. How can this be! Can anyone help me out? Along with rent - 850month, school loans, car, cell etc I feel like I am going to be in debt forever..  <response>: 30 is normal for taxes. Post your monthly take home, budget, and all debts with minimum payment, interest rate, and total amount and people can give you advice. 