Trying to Stay Halal When Life Keeps Throwing Bills

As-salamu alaykum. I need to get this off my chest. I come from a simple home. Not poor, not wealthy - Alhamdulillah I earn enough to keep the household going, but most of what I make goes straight into family expenses. I’m the only one working; my father is retired, so the responsibility is on me. I do try to save for the future. I really do. But every time I put some money aside, something new pops up - medical bills, a broken roof, urgent repairs, things that can’t wait. By month’s end there’s almost nothing left. Now I want to marry and settle in a halal way. I don’t want pomp or show. My wish is a simple nikkah with close family, maybe even feeding the needy instead of spending on excess. But reality is harsh. Expectations around weddings are heavy, and even small things get expensive. Clothes, small gifts, arrangements for guests - the costs add up fast. People say “keep it simple,” but when it’s time, simplicity is often frowned upon. Sometimes I feel mentally exhausted. Honestly, it feels like the easier route would be to take shortcuts and live without the responsibilities - no pressure, fewer costs. That idea hurts because I truly want to do what’s right. I want barakah in my life, not a short-lived comfort. As a man I’m supposed to be strong and I don’t complain much, so I don’t share these thoughts often. But the pressure builds inside. I’m asking for your duas. May Allah make the halal easy for all of us. May He bless our earnings with barakah and help those trying to stay on the straight path. Ameen.