If food is your biggest expense I think you should get a portable camping grill for like 20 bucks a four pack of bottles of propane for another 25. Lastly then like 10-20 dollars on pots and pans then cook your own food. Eating out is so expensive and you should try to budget as much as possible to be as efficient with money as you can.
@ledzep3692
10 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@loremipsum685
10 ай бұрын
Even cheaper and more efficient is a backpacking stove, like a jetboil, which is incredibly light and takes isobutane. Honestly lots of great videos on meal-prepping for hikers that focuses on cost + nutrition. You may also see if you qualify for SNAP, TANF, or other similar programs. Food banks are a great resource too!
@imee8825
10 ай бұрын
If not picky .. Taco Bell budget meal .. my $5 a day budget meal.. Not judging but eating at Whole Foods are very expensive.
@avalondreaming1433
10 ай бұрын
Especially Whole Foods. I have full time job and a part-time job and I NEVER shop there.
@teemadarif8243
9 ай бұрын
Battery operated grills on Amazon I think 🤔
@NightThings99
10 ай бұрын
Your editing is amazing. You should offer your editing services to other KZitemrs for a fee. Start an editing company eventually. You are really good at it, even though you hate editing videos. Sometimes the things we hate are the things we do because that is where the money is.
@incisive2641
9 ай бұрын
good idea
@xGSxAmAZyn
9 ай бұрын
Thats what i was thinking
@aironwhite6533
2 ай бұрын
That would be a great side gig to do in his car that would become full time.
@JakeMcCollum
10 ай бұрын
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, & hit that notification bell! Also I hope you’re having a great day ❤
@VinnieVan
10 ай бұрын
One more thing Jake, I just wanna say that when you are making videos, there aren't many on KZitem that are better than you. Dont judge yourself, just be yourself and keep working hard. You got this bro.
@peterlee3467
10 ай бұрын
When I was on a road trip to Texas early this March I would eat at costco pretty often because it was cheap. $2 slice of pizza and $1.50 hotdog. That's a $3.50 meal. Also I would buy the costco rotisserie chicken for $5. Each chicken would last like 3 or 4 meals.
@jons8381
10 ай бұрын
Good to see you again. Miss your videos. You’re very relatable to the common person getting through life.
@UnbiasedDonut
10 ай бұрын
Keep up the great work Jake. You’re content has always been top tier 🔥. Remember you are blessed and God loves you.
@ledzep3692
10 ай бұрын
I noticed that you were eating restaurant food for at least 3 meals a day, over a year ago. I couldn't understand how you could afford not to have a camping stove. I eventually had to get a stove when I camped in my jeep... after I realizing how much money that I was spending on fast food. I kicked myself for not doing it sooner because I saved a lot of money after getting it...and my cooked meals were delicious and hot.
@goddesseven7
9 ай бұрын
Yeah it just seems like he has poor budgeting and money management skills tbh. I cooked for myself most days as a broke college student.
@lauraslanesvanlifetravels
10 ай бұрын
YES!!!! Jake, you just made my day even better and I was already having a kick-ass day off! THANK YOU FOR MAKING SOME CONTENT...KEEP IT UP!!!
@jonathancalhoun7602
10 ай бұрын
You’re an inspiration Jake! Even though you have plenty of reasons to feel down you keep on pressing through and putting out amazing and real content like this! I hope you find a lot of joy and peace knowing the ways you are expressing your creativity through these videos is making an impact on others. And I agree with the other comment, your video editing is fantastic!
@TurtleMyrtle12
9 ай бұрын
Oatmeal and bananas for breakfast. Just need hot water and its mega cheap. Get a $30 one burner butane/propane stove. Time to start cooking for yourself. All your bills seem manageable just need to start cooking.
@TimHadley
10 ай бұрын
Jake you can spend 25$ a month for visible unlimited everything. Crazy that 130$ is considered normal for one person for a phone bill.
@TimHadley
10 ай бұрын
Also KZitem Premium is like 20$ a month and that give you KZitem Music which is an ad free music platform. I am guessing that is what you're doing with the 15$ KZitem bill.
@edithbuch4351
10 ай бұрын
You are such an inspiration. Hang in there I love you
@tiaragoodman2439
10 ай бұрын
I know alot of ppl look down in it but see if you qualify for food stamps. I was homeless and living in my car a few years ago and foods stamps really saved me. I had a negative bank account but I always had something to eat and that was a blessing.
@ledzep3692
10 ай бұрын
He probably makes too much money to qualify for that...plus he doesn't even cook anything. You can't eat out and pay with food stamps either...😅
@NightThings99
10 ай бұрын
People who look down on food stamps do not realize all the food thrown away. They also do not realize that the government gives millions of dollars to farms. A lot of videos on that.
@Goddamgoodamerican
10 ай бұрын
He won’t qualify gig workers full time make 8 k a month at least here where I do in Los Angeles
@khrisi9410
10 ай бұрын
He can qualify because what they typically do in TX is yes your monthly income but they offset that with your monthly expenses and calculate your monthly payment you'll receive. Plus they don't always ask for pay stubs or bank statements. He can get a cooler to store food and a burner to cook on.
@magamaga1827
9 ай бұрын
does he look like he's making 8k? he's not even making 2k. he's prob doing drugs half the time. i make 5k a month in nyc on the apps. he can, too.@@Goddamgoodamerican
@31StatusNailsandBeauty
10 ай бұрын
Hey Jake!!! I enjoyed this video as I ate my meal. My birthday 11.22.82 I hope and pray many blessing will always be upon you. You deserve it because you work hard and you’re optimistic because God provides for you
@bangpennystocks4534
10 ай бұрын
Sandwiches rock! Go the sandwich route, see if it saves some money. Legit 0 drawback-sandwiches always taste good. Good luck man 👍
@beaharrison6334
10 ай бұрын
Love your videos. I'm 71 yrs old, wondering if u ever thought about joining the National Guard. Not sure if age would be a problem. Keep up the good work. At least all your work is legal and honest.
@cubswincubswinao
9 ай бұрын
Imma be real with you bro you have skill. Get on with a post production house and try to become a video editor. Start at the bottom, edit wedding, corporate videos ect. You could do it!
@loganz
10 ай бұрын
Jake, you should apply to be on Caleb Hammer Financial Audit located in Austin. I think you need a little more guidance.. what you perceive as 'freedom' is really not freedom unless you dastically reduce your expenses to match your income. Good luck dude.
@JakeMcCollum
10 ай бұрын
I’ve reached out to him but haven’t heard back
@gitgit4
9 ай бұрын
@@JakeMcCollumCaleb would tell you to sell your car and eat sandwich
@gwb8445
10 ай бұрын
Wow! I spend less than $100 a week on food. Of course I never eat out. Cook what I can on single burner propane stove. Also eat a lot of food unheated and straight out of can. You can eat healthy and reduce food costs. Yea, sure you already know that. 😊
@ronroach5623
10 ай бұрын
You are a good man Jake. I enjoy your journey. Stay strong!
@JK20239
10 ай бұрын
Sell the prius. Lets say you sell it for 26k and you still owe 16k. You have 10k worth of equity. Use it to buy a cheaper car and your note will go down to 200 dollars.
@avancalledjourney
9 ай бұрын
Man you gotta keep making content. You are frickin hilarious and so real.
@siorrm12
10 ай бұрын
Good to see you holding on Jake. We got this. One day at a time.
@trustngod2008
Ай бұрын
Hello from Newport News, Virginia, this is my first time watching your videos and I love your energy❤❤❤ you have a new subscriber here😊
@evantaucher
9 ай бұрын
Great video as always man! It hurts to see you struggling with keeping up with expenses. I know it would be a huge change, but if you sold the car, and just got a cheap apartment with 2-3 roommates, you could reduce almost $1500 from your expenses. With your own place you could spend $200-250 a month on groceries, and reduce eating out to a minimum, and get a job you could bike to in the short term, or edit videos for others. $60 something a night, driving, wear and tear on your car, plus gas costs is not acceptable wages. I hope you find a way out. You have a lot of skills, are a hard worker, and I think you’ll find something that is really rewarding both financially and spiritually
@evantaucher
9 ай бұрын
@@curt8806 right, but getting rid of the car doesn’t mean getting rid of KZitem. I think we will all follow along for the next stage!
@hisgraceislove11
10 ай бұрын
Nice video jake! I would get rid of the overpriced car and buy a reliable used cash car, with low insurance- use a family members address, don't say you live in the car. ATT has a prepaid cell phone service for only $30. Get a small cooler for your car and prepare your own food. If you don't change your spending habits you will have the same issues over and over again. Been through this same thing with renting 2k apartments! It's such a trap❤❤
@stephenstuckey
2 ай бұрын
You can save so much more on food. Buy a loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter. Along with avocados and fruit. Stuff u dont need to refridgerate or heat up. Also, as someone else mentioned buy a little hot plate cooker or something. Cook your own food. Its an easy fix my friend. The hard part is getting out of a habit. $700 a month eating out....sheeesh. Thats rent for some people.
@m.g.1792
10 ай бұрын
I feel you. I needed this. I'm in a rut too🙏🙏
@ericedwards12
10 ай бұрын
Holiday Tip season is coming 💰🙏🙏
@peterlee3467
10 ай бұрын
Did you ever consider getting into a trade like electrician or HVAC? I'm wanna get into that, but for now I'm just doing gig work like you. I was listening to Rogan weeks ago and him and Tim Kennedy were talking about how the electrician field in Austin is really good. The hardest part seems to be getting your foot in the order. It's something I wish I did instead of going to college.
@allezgamingforever
10 ай бұрын
Yo i forgot how great it is to be spoiled with jake posting vids every 2 days. I got that excitement again.
@gnardawgyt
10 ай бұрын
SUCH a well produced video! I'm a new sub btw, hope you slowly but surely work your way out of your financial situation 🙏
@Madhava1977
10 ай бұрын
700 bones is alot for food. Shopping at Whole Foods don't help. I spend about $150 on food. No eating out. Sure food has got more costly but you can still find deals and eat cheap.
@JakeMcCollum
10 ай бұрын
I shop at HEB, Not Whole Foods. I just go there for the cheap breakfast which is totally worth it.
@HashimHamdani
10 ай бұрын
You should buy a portable camping stove and some pans bro. You'll save so much more! Sending you best wishes!
@Missingsoul69
9 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work stay positive on your journey with everything 😊😊
@jesus773
10 ай бұрын
Long time no see hope you didn’t relapse
@dedwards100
10 ай бұрын
Just a thought, you could switch to something like Visible (owned by Verizon, uses their towers) and drop the price for your phone way lower. I pay $25 a month for unlimited talk, text, and data. I have no affiliation with them. I just like the service for the price, lol. Every little bit counts. As for car insurance, if you could find a way to save up and pay every 6 months instead of monthly, that may help drop your price too. Other than those 2 things, the other bills that you mention sound fairly reasonable. Even the food budget really
@calebvogt9470
10 ай бұрын
Best created on KZitem hands down never stop it will pay off
@RobertE88
10 ай бұрын
Good to see the vlog again. I like KZitem more than IG
@i94yeh2p
9 ай бұрын
You've got some massive balls. Most people wouldn't even attempt to live in their car doing gig work, I'm sure the freedom to go to another state whenever you feel like it is great. I wish you much success in everything. Might have to work on the monthly food expenses a little, the car insurance might be able to come down a little bit too but little by little you can cut it down to size. 🙂👍
@andrew9360
10 ай бұрын
Intro was great. Visually funny. Cool music. Good camera work.
@clawperez633
10 ай бұрын
I hope your having a great day 😊even in your hard days I know the struggle but keep making videos like the rose 🌹 you made her day and my day by this video I enjoy watching you 🌹
@Sn66pingAround
10 ай бұрын
I recently just quit Juiceland, fuck that place! I’m glad you did the same, they don’t even give you a 30 minute break for making you work like a slave. Good luck on your next adventure, also love how you don’t care what people think. I’m sure a lot of people learn from you
@gabe2045
10 ай бұрын
No matter what Jake does, hes gonna kill it!
@leslie93167
10 ай бұрын
hang in there
@marketdetective
9 ай бұрын
I think it’s awesome how you went back and analyzed what you could have done better to sell more roses 🌹 next time 💪
@nickwind2584
9 ай бұрын
If you have access to a warehouse club (Sam’s Club/Costco) it might help to use these as a rest area in a pinch. The gas is cheap, the bathrooms are clean, and you can’t beat the $1.50 hot dog and more served from the cafe for some cheap hot meal options. And if you’re feeling spendy, you can always smash that $5 rotisserie chicken in the back. Hopefully someone you know can add you to their membership nationwide.
@jpm4016
10 ай бұрын
Keep trying new things every week like the roses. You never know until you try. Annnnd you can make a video about each try! Boom!
@TraceyBergum
10 ай бұрын
Jake, you are an awesome you tuber so happy to get your video in my feed today. You are an amazing personJake! God loves you and he is holding you in his right hand!
@catkasimir
10 ай бұрын
Love your editing.
@edbutowskycruz4619
9 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back in videos.
@cr370
9 ай бұрын
You're a friendly guy, you would make more as a rideshare driver. My suggestion if you don't mind, rent a storage place clear your stuff out ,make your car presentable and go to the airport. Only downside is , you have to retrieve your sleeping gear every night. Best wishes.
@rhinoskin7550
Ай бұрын
I pay $350 for insurance on my 2017 prius. No accidents, 35 yo, no tickets.. insane
@Taduuuu
10 ай бұрын
You can lower the food bill And the phone bill Get visible phone plan it’s $20 a month Food you can way lower $700 for one person a month is insane You can cut that sssshiooot in half If not more And car insurance at $300 is outrageous
@user-rg9xd9mu5r
7 ай бұрын
Visible is trash. You are leading people off a cliff recommending them.
@Taduuuu
7 ай бұрын
@@user-rg9xd9mu5r did you ever have visible I travel a lot and use it and no problem . Going on o e year and unlimited hot spot
@E90_335xi
10 ай бұрын
U should apply for ups and be a driver. I drive for up and you make great money plus free healthcare
@flippo878
10 ай бұрын
Post office is another option.
@kathyweber6844
10 ай бұрын
I believe he already tried to work for ups
@Lansolot
10 ай бұрын
I worked for UPS, its back breaking work with constant surprise overtime and no a/c
@flanagamer
10 ай бұрын
It takes YEARS to become a UPS driver
@Kimberly-wt1nu
10 ай бұрын
Don't lose hope. We love you too!
@jamessuehs5877
10 ай бұрын
Always the best videos! Good to see you back in the feed!
@skltnYT
8 ай бұрын
Hey food pantry is just don the road from the highway bridge near the Whole Foods you were at :) 12am everyday they give enough food to last almost all day. Small grill would work great at park...
@TheREZMobile
8 ай бұрын
U make the best videos. Wish you had atleast one or two a week to watch
@andrefl4641
10 ай бұрын
Your community cares about you, bro 🙌🏻
@Bambamkelsey
9 ай бұрын
I cut down my food bill from around the same your spending to just over $100 bucks by buying a jet boil off Amazon and living in ramen, rice and noodles 3 times a day. May be worth a try for you man.
@patrickdesmond7642
9 ай бұрын
Dude, one sale in real estate can put 13k in your pocket… sometimes less , sometimes more. Its the least expensive license to obtain in the shortest amount of time. Start multiplying various sales In a month and you’re on your way to setting bigger goals with the capital.
@dannyboy8336
10 ай бұрын
Now this is what you need to get back to doing more of!!! Good stuff
@TheLivingSearch
10 ай бұрын
You can do about $200 on a Friday night in Austin doing doordash. Always bonuses.
@chaseaustin6898
8 ай бұрын
Set 5 Goals Try switching to regular Uber full time
@user-rg9xd9mu5r
7 ай бұрын
Bro Uber is completely dead in DFW. The people left driving are either new drivers so the app is funneling all the offers to them or the drivers are just too dumb to realize they are running their cars into the ground for basically minimum wage. It was last good around middle of 2022.
@royal_b
10 ай бұрын
Your editing is getting so much better. 😂😂 #yourefunny
@wilburshouse338
9 ай бұрын
Good to see you back Jake
@Outlawed1
Ай бұрын
Love you videos Jake but damn homie how many curbs do you hit 🤣 because your rims and tires look haggy bro haha😅 Hope all is well! Love from Bellingham Washington
@touredjacked4167
9 ай бұрын
I thought somebody donated that car to you. I guess i was wrong. Its an expensive car note. I bought a used 2017 Prius in 2019 for 13k, a good deal. My payment was $200 a month. And, my insurance was around $150 per month. Sorry, you are going through a rough time friend.
@noseefood1943
7 ай бұрын
If you have a nice car, an internet connection and eat 3 squares a day, you are already top 10% in the world.
@user-rg9xd9mu5r
7 ай бұрын
This is a terrible attitude to have, especially in the USA. Is this country so far gone we are content comparing ourselves with third worlders?
@trae74
10 ай бұрын
Missed these! ❤ Good to see you back in action!
@MrSamm619
10 ай бұрын
Yo Jake u should sell disposable pics to people on the street. Would be a sick video
@briangeraghty1555
9 ай бұрын
If you have God with you you have everything. God Bless
@clarkleakins879
9 ай бұрын
Hey there Jake! Good to see that you are well. I suggest that you inquire about getting yourself a sponsored battery bank, solar panel, and a refrigerator. All of these products are much better than just two years ago. And I believe that these items will greatly improve your lifestyle. Certain battery bank would be able to run a small microwave if you have a space for it. Since you are happy as a "gig guy"....maybe consider a position at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin? There are thousands of different types of opportunities with various shifts. Work a 3/4 day, 12 hour shift, will give you 3/4 days a week for your own creative enterprise. Maybe, with your story telling ability, and editing skills, work with the training department, or internal relations, public relations. You are young, just think about it. Hourly pay will be acceptable. And they probably have shower/gym on site.
@skatetoexplorevideos2477
10 ай бұрын
You're lucky your in Texas. Solar eclipse is happening there on April 8th, 2024.
@renster971
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, the editing is top notch!!!
@Bestrelaxingmusic77777
9 ай бұрын
Get a plug in panini grill can make sandwiches anywhere’s
@mickhodes
10 ай бұрын
Glad to see a new Jake vid
@Asap_Tobyy
10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the tipping culture in Austin isn’t the best but u got this Jake I can tell KZitem is your passion
@sswhlc
10 ай бұрын
Bless you Jake
@haydenarter7505
10 ай бұрын
Alright another sick Jake vlog!!
@cr370
9 ай бұрын
Uber rides makes more than deliveries. May I suggest, getting a small storage for your stuff so you can prepare your car and give rides.
@adammm46473
8 ай бұрын
Haha thats awesome you tried the rose thing.
@TurtleMyrtle12
9 ай бұрын
I've only seen a couple of your videos now but am wonder if you've considered going to a trade school. You're a smart guy in good health. You could do an apprenticeship program and become an electrician or plumber making really good money.
@McRocket
9 ай бұрын
Three thoughts. BTW - I have watched you for years. But I only watch your videos every now and then... not a reflection on you. Quality - the quality of your videos was always high. But they are just top drawer imo, now. Look awesome, man. But not over-the-top with all kinds of silly crap. Your Vibe - the vibe you give off now as opposed to 3 or 4 years ago is much more stable. Before you seemed shaky... I worried for you. Now? You seem very solid feeling. When things go wrong? You seem to whether them SOO much better. Better than me - that's for sure. Banging Steering Wheel - when I am doordashing? I bang my poor steering wheel about once a night...like crazy. Out of delivery frustration (and life frus. as well, I am sure). Love is a hard thing for me to say. But I genuinely care about you, man. ☮
@djrickyb
10 ай бұрын
I have been following you off and on since I believe 2019. Your bills are SMALL. The issue is not that you have too many bills or subscriptions. Sure, you should quit the nicotine, but at $100 a month, that isn't even that bad either. Your issue is you enjoy having too much free time to yourself, and that is effecting your ability to make a full income. You need to be working a minimum of 30 hours every single week so you can stay on top of your bills. However, what you really need to do is either work somewhere FULL TIME, or find a way to make a solid continual income with your video skills. You need to earn consistently $550/week AFTER TAXES so you can pay your bills and have money for yourself. You are going to need to earn $800/week or more until your car is paid off if you plan to move into an apartment somewhere and split the rent with someone so you eventually have a stable residence. You have to move on from living in your car at some point, and progress your life forward!
@avalondreaming1433
10 ай бұрын
I think is problem is that he doesn't want to stick to a job. Truth is that it's NOT fun to show up at the same job every day and not be able to travel. But that's life. We all have to adult up and join the rat race.
@alisonf6478
9 ай бұрын
@@avalondreaming1433no, we don’t. There are always alternatives. ❤
@brandonb7120
8 ай бұрын
100% Even if it’s gig work there’s plenty of people out there making $200-250 day but they’re doing 10+ hour days. But to hit the $2k monthly plus some money for tax and extra spending Jake probably needs to do about 100 hours a month minimum - which is still well less than the average person working FT
@DulceDeLecheeee
25 күн бұрын
Yeah naw, no way in hell he's doing either of those options. Truth is that he doesn't want a steady job and values his +19 hour free time per day.
@UnemployableFakeGuru
9 ай бұрын
I'm doing the Van stuff as well... however 650 is enough and the situation is improving rapidly.
@jamesthompkins8935
9 ай бұрын
Give out roses and let your followers sponsor each giveaway..just give them a shout out. You got this bro
@Selahbrooke3
10 ай бұрын
I appreciate you not using fowl language in this video. I was comfortable watching to the end of the video.
@photomotor
10 ай бұрын
you could be a head clerk at big grocery store. Make like 50k a year. Park right in the parking lot and sleep. i know a Safeway in Denver that would hire you directly.
@JulieAiken
10 ай бұрын
Your content is such high quality -- I miss it!
@rhinoskin7550
Ай бұрын
...the gig vompanies are terrible too.. jeez.. they are literally banking on your suffering. Ffs. I hate this place
@Jamesgeeee
10 ай бұрын
Never seen a video of this guy. 5 min in, gotta say…dude has making you tube videos down. Keep it up. If it isn’t yet, it will pay off
@michaelpolk6217
10 ай бұрын
you need to be including car maintenance; oil changes, air filters, tires
@tonyasilvey8845
10 ай бұрын
Have a blessed day , and keep fighting
@Slimeyeddread247
9 ай бұрын
I live in my car and this video pushed me to finally buy a heated lunchbox for $23 and to buy cheap pre-made meals
@Justbeyou27
10 ай бұрын
Amazing jake!! Keep going ❤
@Hiiamsamm
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the entertaining content. I sent this to another gig economy KZitemr who was a girl and of course the gen z Andrew Tate worshippers right away called me simp, so I’m sending you money as well. Cheers!
@JakeMcCollum
10 ай бұрын
Don’t listen to them, they’re just hating. Thank you for the tip ❤️
@Babsonthego4
10 ай бұрын
I just had three stents put in my heart Thursday I am now recuperating in a hotel room. When will I go out in DoorDash again.? I don’t know but I’ve got great friends. That is keeping me above water with my bills. Had the surgery on Thursday and they let me lose on Friday. I was a total mess my goodness but it’s Monday now and I have one more night in a hotel room and then I am driving to Clovis New Mexico to pick my doggy up, that’s being taken care of by her best friend lol I’m glad you’re taping again in six citing to watch it all. I just haven’t Door Dash, and Austin, because it scares me for some reason.
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