One of the best ways to cope with a struggle you’re facing is to find humor in the situation. Much to our therapists’ dismay, we tend to do that with the pandemic, our relationship issues and, of course, our unfortunate financial situations. So if you’re looking to bond with your fellow pandas over how empty your bank account is or how painful it is every time you have to pay rent, we’ve got the perfect list for you.
Below, you’ll find some of the most relatable money memes that Bored Panda has collected from around the internet. So enjoy finding some hilarity in the struggle of being broke, and be sure to upvote the pics you find most relevant to the current state of your finances!
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Even after you check before you go shopping.
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My son was behind someone in line at Walmart who didn't have enough money for his candy bar and the cashier was like "Really? You don't have $1.25?" loudly in front of everyone! Luckily my son is a good guy and bought it for him and told off the cashier. How rude!
That is rude and unnecessary. Good on your son for showing her the errors of her ways. Sick of these cashiers who think they're so much better than the poor people they serve.
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Me literally every time I go to the store. That anxiety is gonna put me out one of these days.
Even when you don't expect a problem, it's still a relief when it goes through!
That feeling when the last of your 10 credit cards is approved - but only because you had to put half of the groceries back.
There's been times I swore I had enough in my account and then some point along the way from my home and to the store, to the till, the bank decides it wants my money and I get declined. Or when I use my credit card, that shows money available but declines because they failed to say the money is still being processed. I hate banks.
…what is the cashier pulling out of his pocket in the second panel? :O
And the security officer is preparing to pull his out too. Neither seem necessary to have been added to this drawing.
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Or the bank declines it for unusual use... Yeah, the unusual use is that I'm actually spending money.. (happened to my husband)
Yeah. I get paid once a month, so my account goes from really high to really low pretty quickly. EVERY month the bank (BOA) decides that a regular payment (or a few) won't be paid because of "unusual activity."
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I really thought I was going to spend the next half hour putting things back
I think it's just as bad if you have enough money to cover the purchase, but the card reader doesn't like your card, so you have to either get cash or pay at another terminal. Happens at my work alot
😂 this definitely me even though I check my bank before I buy anything.
PLEASE, PLEASE WILL YOU ALL SPEND MONEY ON BLACK INK. I CAN'T READ THIS PALE GREY !!
I swear I could have thousands (lol) and I would still feel this stress.
Was going to say that I confused why the US uses credit cards so often, then I remembered they have to build up a credit score and it all makes sense now
"you offered 10 grand if someone could hand me in. I caught me, so where's my 10 grand?"
My grandmother does that despite having plenty of money, she also cuts up toothpaste and lotion tubes to get it all. She is the good kind of frugal, but I still wish she'd spend more money on herself.
This is probably lots of people that get their monthly check, then gotta wait 27 more days, while begging for money from everyone (noo I wasn’t talking about MIL🤨)
I used to avoid checking my bank balance. I knew that burying my head in the sand would do me no good, but I just couldn't bare to look.
I managed to get a good paying job once, but how did my debtors find out?
What you do is turn it around and one-up them with YOUR sad story about being broke XD
We all do this, dish detergent, laundry, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, just not to be wasteful and getting your money’s worth
I wish I were rich enough that the price of beef jerky didn’t feel like a put down
Note: this post originally had 131 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.
Yup, that is how most of us live. The first of every month I have money transferred to my savings account and take out $50 cash. Every month I hope the money will still be there at the end of the month. But without fail there is an unexpected expense. I should be thankful I have emergency money set aside, but I feel like a failure since I cannot save. Most Americans have less than $400 saved, not because we are lazy or irresponsible; our incomes don't cover our expenses. Credit cards and loans make it even more difficult. I was forced to declare bankruptcy because of excessive medical bills. No loans or credit cards since. I watch every penny. The next generations have it much worse. Dental care is a luxury we can't afford. New, better medications aren't affordable, so again we do without. There is something very wrong with our financial system.
Watching retirement account dwindle down to scary amount. Will it last???
Yup, that is how most of us live. The first of every month I have money transferred to my savings account and take out $50 cash. Every month I hope the money will still be there at the end of the month. But without fail there is an unexpected expense. I should be thankful I have emergency money set aside, but I feel like a failure since I cannot save. Most Americans have less than $400 saved, not because we are lazy or irresponsible; our incomes don't cover our expenses. Credit cards and loans make it even more difficult. I was forced to declare bankruptcy because of excessive medical bills. No loans or credit cards since. I watch every penny. The next generations have it much worse. Dental care is a luxury we can't afford. New, better medications aren't affordable, so again we do without. There is something very wrong with our financial system.
Watching retirement account dwindle down to scary amount. Will it last???
