Yes in US we do get paid by the month,diability,socail security ect. And
you do have to learn to stretch it out.

Aussie i was lucky my husband believed everyone in the family should
learn to cook,do house cleaning all chores shared. My children are
all married now. And my daughter-in-laws just love the way there
husbands were raised. My daughter found a big guy who's not afriad
to haul the baby around and change diapers while she sleeps.

But to eat healthy in US for 1or 2 people i find it is costing far more
as well. Mel's muffins are very good,i make them up put them in my
freezer so i don't over eat. Yum, Of course Bob girls are good cooks.
This has been interesting Thanks Sue