<prompt> Human: Hi, all hope this is the right place to post, first of I am stuck in NYC and see that until I move I wont be Able to survive. Also Just finished paying off both credit cards that I made a mistake gettingdont know if this helps as I paid it off via a debt collection deal.There is more debt to due to fraud issues and other mistakes but will worry about that later.Minor Background- Not able to attend college due to owing 2,000 Dollars resulting from a FAFSA Mishap, and cant retrieve transcript until that is paid leaving me unable to attend another college.I work In Retail Making about 1000-1200 a month living with a parent who due to a stroke cannot work. I have been denied Food stamps twice for being able to work, I am hoping there is a fix around this please, No insurance but medicaid is pendingNo insurance-No medication-Has ADD- struggles even more now.BillsElectricity-80-100Internet-65Rent-1225half from me and have from ParentFood-50 or lessI am on strict dietTransportation-84Personal maintenance-60 or less depends on the need-soap, haircut, bath needs etcI would like to get a car but dont see it as possible, due to my age and lack of education I dont really see any way out, so would like some advice for saving enough to at least move out. I am contemplating taking loans for going back to school, even if it is in a field i have very little interest inis that even wise?.Thank you in advance for any information and I apologize for any lack of, or clarity. Please ask any questions if anything was missed, on a side note I like to live life simply so making any cuts or adjustments is something I try to do.  <response>: Right now your expenses are higher than your income. You need to find a way to either decrease your expenses or increase your income or preferably both. If you cant increase your income significantly, then you cant afford to live where you are. 1000-1200month isnt full time at minimum wage in NYC, so you need to get more hours, a better job, or a second job to increase your income. Once your income is greater than your expenses, then you can start thinking about a car and going back to school. 