Savings/money

26 year old man.

I moved back into my dad’s apartment back in November. I’ve recently started working for the city not making a ton yet, but it’s not terrible either. I’m trying to move out, hopefully by December, and my goal is to save up $10K by then.

I actually had around $6K saved, but I got into an accident in February and had to fix my car, so now I’m back down to about $1,000.

Right now I get paid biweekly and I try to put away $250–$300 each check. I don’t really have time for a side hustle at the moment. I pay rent and electric where I’m staying, plus car insurance (NY rates .. ),if you know you know lol, my phone bill, and my child’s care. That’s not even counting the smaller bills that pop up.

Just wanted to vent a little and hear others stories or advice nothing crazy. At that point in my life where i want to hit the next level i been down for so long. Ps i am also investing 300 a month between my Roth nd my kids 529 plan .. i know its not much but im making an effort to break the generational cycle.