<prompt> Human: Ive never been particularly good with my money. I only make enough to just get by every pay period. I get paid every two weeks and its always a stretch with money. I am lucky enough to have an amazing boyfriend who will help me in a bind, but I cant be dependent on other people and I know this. He assisted me so I could buy my first car and Im slowly paying him back, but I just got into an accident tonight. The cosmetic damage to my truck was next to nothing, but the impact from getting hit on the driver side head on threw off my whole tire alignment and busted my power steering wide open. I have to wait a week to get the accident report, which I know will definitely say Im not at fault, but with a driving while suspended on my record insurance is already too much to afford. Im looking for some advice as to how to try and save money quickly while still making it by, now that Im going to have to pay someone to drive me to work for the next week at the very least. If anyone can help me, please do. Im looking for any and all suggestions. I havent been spending money on pointless stuff, just the things to get myself to my next check.  <response>: There are two possible scenarios here. Either you have actually been spending money on pointless stuff, or your expenses are too high for your income.In the case of the former, you need to track what you spend money on and cut back to find more money to put into savingsan emergency fund. Double-check food expenses in particular. Expensive groceries, coffee runs, fast food, etc. can add up without looking like a waste of money. Cable TV and fancy cell phones are also often money pits.In the case of the latter, you may need to reexamine your priorities - live with a roommate instead of alone, take public transit instead of driving, get a second job... etc. If your basic expenses are more than you can afford, it will take more significant action than a budget to fix it. 