<prompt> Human: Hello, I am an elementary teacher and I am in the state of Washington. For those of you that are out in the PNW, you probably know how expensive housing costs are and how much they are rising especially in the Seattle area! I am currently making around 50,000 a year 2200 per month after taxes and my rent alone costs 1400. Im wondering how I can save more money.Some other big expenses I pay for are my car finance cost 300 per month, internet and other utility bills about 120, and money for food 300-400. I really would like to save more and a lot of times, I am just breaking even. I want to save and even invest in Roth IRA but again, lacking the money. I am a fairly new teacher and I am living on my own. I dont really go out to bars to drink or party, I am more of a home body. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make more money or how I can start to save more??  <response>: Get a roommate? Find a cheaper place? 1400 out of 2200 going to rent is insane. 