So many women in the U.S., including “Barely Scraping By” and her coworker, are struggling with the cost of living even while working full-time.

Are you or your family feeling the pinch?

Lucky you! So many families across the U.S. are working full-time but still can’t make ends meet.

What are some ways you like to give back to your community and help others who are less fortunate?

You are not alone. Households all over America are overwhelmed by the cost of living. In the old days, 1 parent could support a whole family on 1 income while the other parent stayed home as the caregiver.

Does your family do that now?

Thank you so much for sharing!

To learn more about how women are helping each other through this tough economy, read this column about a retiree who helps out with kids in her building: