Payday

He felt like a king, his pocket bulging with banknotes.
He stopped and paid a couple of bills and went to the supermarket. He would eat well tonight - no toast or ready meals.
When he got home his landlord was waiting for him.
"Rent's due."
He took the money from his pocket and peeled out what was due to the landlord.
When he got inside he opened his post. There were a couple more bills he needed to pay.
Quick arithmetic told him he now had just 73p to last the next 28 days.