Bankruptcy
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Need Advice on Getting Out of Debt
Asked by H.M. from Kansas City
on November 3, 2007
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My husband and I have hit rock bottom, I don't know what to do. We are about to lose our house and car and I'm afraid then we'll lose my 2 stepsons too. We owe almost ...
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- H., I am so sorry for all the bad luck that you and your family are having at this time. Have you checked into any of the Churches? Is there any way that you can work...
- H., Have you tried the HUD and FHA Loans, supposedly Bush has made those easier for families to get since all the foreclosures that are going on. Call a broker or...
- Hi H., I know you probably don't want to but you could try finding a job to help out a little. You could work it around your husbands schedule so you wouldn't have...
Marriage on the Rocks
Asked by D.N. from Los Angeles
on September 28, 2007
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Hi,
I am looking for advice for anyone and everyone. My husband and I had been planning to purchase a home for quite some time. We had financial difficulties and f...
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- Dear D., My name is Alex, I am a mother of two and a baby on the way, and I am currently seperated from my own husband. Our situation is a little bit differen...
- D.-wow what a tough situtation. Well, I am on the outside looking in. Your husband seems to be overwhelmed, stressed about money, and worried he can't take care of ano...
- D., First off I soooo DO NOTt agree with the 1st advice you received from Julia S. In my opinion, she couldn't be more wrong on so many levels. Financial matters wi...
Cheap Healthy Meals?
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on July 30, 2010
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hey mommies! my little boy is at the age where he is starting to eat a lot of table food. So my husband and I decided that we need to start eating healthier. we use to...
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- Beans and rice can be healthy but you have to be creative for taste. Also you can help save some money by subscribing to netflix for $9 instead of having cable.
- Check with your county or at churches. Many have food banks and some do fresh veggies in the summer that they grow on the grounds. While you many not get organic food...
- As much as you can, buy in bulk & cook from scratch. I know that's not always possible..... Go whole wheat/whole grains. We go to GFS and big the super big bag of w...
Financial Help!
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on February 5, 2011
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I have a financial dilemma. My husband has some old credit card debt that we're trying to pay off. We're getting a decent sized tax return and we're trying to figure o...
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- We had a credit card that we could not pay and the credit card company set it up at 2% interest and is accepting low monthly payments. If I were getting a large ta...
- Use your TR to pay down/off one of the cc, make sure to call them and tell them how much you can pay, so if you owe $5,000 but your TR is $3,000 say I can pay $3,000 a...
- I'm assuming the credit card debt is still accruing interest, so I would go for that first. I would call up each place and offer to settle for half of the debt and the...
Don't Know Where to Turn??? Husband Doesn't See That We Have a Financial Problem
Asked by T.J. from Phoenix
on August 18, 2009
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I have been a stay at home mom for a couple of years now. I love it!!! But financially we are not making it! We have cut back on soooo....much. But recently it see...
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- You should read Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover". My husband is a full commission loan officer. We have always had enough money for all our bills until more rece...
- I know what you mean. Currently my husband is looking for a second job because frankly he makes more money than I ever would. I sew some of my kids clothes and go to t...
- Sounds like you are trying to do everything right! How about refinancing your mortgage? Consolidate any debt into one bill/low interest rate? Watch carefully on you...
In over My Head!
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on November 16, 2007
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Hi, moms! I don't know what to do about the situation I'm in. I was fired back in September, and Ive been working as an insurance representative since Halloween. Th...
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- I used to work for a NON FOR PROFIT (this is key) that housed a Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) and they have locations in a number of places (and the abilit...
- I've worked several commission only jobs. It's a hard way to make a living. You never know how much you're going to be bringing home. I applaud you for even trying wit...
- not sure what to tell you other then good luck but wanted to let you know that I was a telemarketer while pregnant with my daughter so I understand the 'stain' you dea...
Bills Crisis and Need Some Input as to Good 2Nd Jobs And/or Cost Cutting Ideas.
Asked by T. from Tampa
on September 7, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I am embarassed to say that my family is going through a very hard time right now. We are able to pay all of our necessary bills (rent, utilities etc...
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- Here's what I would do...give my pets up to a shelter, buy generic food, cut utility bills by being very careful (turn up the thermostat on the air, etc.), don't spend...
- Costco to buy fruit, milk, butter, eggs, basics. Cut out all junkfood & entertainment now. only eat healthy veggies - if its all thats there that is all you will eat a...
- Hi, I have been in a similar situation, credit card debt and the likes. I can feed my family of 4 for about $200 per month by shopping at stores like Save-a-lot and A...
Living Room Furniture
Asked by T.B. from Philadelphia
on September 28, 2008
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After being ripped off by Storehouse, who still owes me $2300, after they filed for bankruptcy after I paid for a furniture order, I am still trying to find a good fur...
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- I used to work in a hotel and we sold most of the furniture on craig's list. Have you tried that?
- My husband works at Mealey's Furniture. They have reasonable prices and great quality. I like everything we've gotten from there. They also have a warehouse sale on...
- try the dump. i hear commercials for it all the time. i would also look in the newspaper or go online. raymour and flanagan is also good but they are pricey. sometimes...
Abortion?
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on September 22, 2008
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I know this is going to stir up alot of controversy among the mamas but I just need to hear some feedback. I just found out today after two home tests that I am yet ag...
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- Hi A., I can sure relate to this, I found out that I was pregnant with my third child last year after having a still birth child, followed by another child that was v...
- I certainly don't have any answer for you but just wanted to suggest that there are probably a lot of people in your communities (neighborhood, work, etc.) who would b...
- A., I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I'm truly sorry for your pain. I've never been in this situation, but I've thought about it. First, it look...
Husband's Self-employment and Debt Has Me Stressed Out
Asked by L.K. from Springfield
on November 29, 2007
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This is a really long story, but I will try to shorten it. My husband opened a small, local business about 4 years ago when our first son wasn't even crawling yet. I w...
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- WOW! I can't believe I found someone going through almost the same scenario I am going through!!!! I have taken over my parents company now in it's 5th year. My par...
- I understand your stress. My husband started his first business 2 years ago and he is not very organized. Fortunately, he has never put anything on credit. What I am ...
- L., Wow! I misread the date and didn't realize you wrote this a year ago! How are things going now? I've been thru similar things with my husband, too. We st...
