How to Live on Minimum Wage in Delaware
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage rate in Delaware is $7.25. Living on minimum wage is difficult, especially on the East Coast where prices are higher. The state of Delaware offers assistance services such as cash assistance, child care, health care and food stamps. After paying your rent or mortgage, bills, food and transportations costs, there is likely little money left over; you must live as frugally as possible.
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Analyze your bills and expenses to see if there is anything that you can cut out or adjust. Simple changes such as turning off extra lights might save you a few dollars a month. Organize a carpool with your co-workers to save on transportation costs or take public transportation.
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Contact the Delaware Department of Human Services and find out if you qualify for any assistance programs. Depending on your income and how many people live in your household, you may be eligible for assistance with food or child care.
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Spend as little money as possible by shopping at second-hand stores and garage sales when you need clothing or other household items. Better yet, swap clothing and other items with friends, family members or co-workers.
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Shop for groceries by using coupons, buying sale items and choosing foods that contain the most amount of nutrition, but cost a small amount. For example, an egg can cost as low as 10 cents and has 17 grams of protein and many other vitamins and minerals. Meanwhile, a small bag of chips can cost 75 cents, but only has 2 grams of protein and hardly any vitamins and minerals.
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Get a roommate or take in a boarder to your house. A roommate or other person living in your house can share both the rent and household bills.
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