Bristol Palin: I'm on My Own Financially

Think teen-mom Bristol Palin has it easy as the daughter of a famous, wealthy politician? Think again.

"[My parents] are there for support when I need it emotionally, but I'm on my own financially. I work an 8-to-5 job, five days a week," Palin, 19, who's raising 16-month-old Tripp, tells PEOPLE. "My parents help out, but they're not at my disposal. I think that's a huge misconception."

Bristol's mother, Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, has earned millions since leaving office last July. But not a lot of that money is apparently going to buy diapers for Tripp.