Woman Unwillingly Becomes Unpaid Chef When Roommates Greedy Boyfriend Continually Steals Her Meal-Prepped Food, She Puts Her Foot Down: 'I don't owe him free meals!'

Welcome, ladies and gents. Have you ever had to live your life on a tight budget? Many of us have been in this situation in college or at the start of our careers when we weren't really making much but we didn't want to — or couldn't — ask our families for help. Some people are dreadful at sticking to budgets. I had a friend who claimed to write down every penny she spent, yet at the end of the month she was always between $50-$100 off. Others are able to lock in easily and can stick to plans without feeling tempted to overspend. 

Nowadays, there are plenty of applications for your phone that are meant to help you get your finances together. According to most budgeting apps, having a grocery budget is absolutely crucial.  For those on a very tight budget, it is important to plan your meals so that you can meet your nutritional needs without overspending. However, it can be difficult to properly budget for your food when you have a mooch in your midst. Get all the details by scrolling down!