Laugh Through the Pain: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Being Penniless We Saw This Week

Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there's no money to be had. "More money, more problems" was clearly coined by a wealthy capitalist who wanted to keep the little guy down, because it doesn't hold true when you're living paycheck to paycheck with kids to feed, elderly parents to care for, and collectors calling you at all times of the day. The best way to stay sane in that soul-crushing, down-and-out cycle is by adopting a healthy sense of humor and cackling at relatable Tweets like these because sometimes you just have to laugh or else you'll go absolutely crazy. 

(And be sure to check out our previous roundups of hilarious tweets about being broke here, here, here, and here.)

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Concert ticket prices are bonkers right now. It's always hard to pass up the chance to see your favorite band, because YOLO, right?

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Speaking of concerts ... We would totally show up for whatever's going on here, not gonna lie.

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It's funny 'cause it's true. (And it feels good to remember that even arrogant rich people can be just as broke as we are someday.)

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This video is very wholesome and weirdly adorable and that makes us feel a little better about not being able to afford a vacation either. 

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You'd figure bank execs would think critically about their fees, but always remember that they're in the business of taking our money from us. It's logical once you remember that. 

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Everything feels different when you're broke, even your body.

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That may be taking self-care and retail therapy too far.

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This is good life advice for anyone, really. If you can't afford a Bentley or Rolls yourself, don't even look at them sideways, let alone drive near one.

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Never leaving the house is certainly one strategy for making sure you're not tempted to spend money you don't have.

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That's kind of like a "get out of jail free" card. But hey, you can't take your money with you when you die!