Financial Problems
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Dealing with People Who Live Beyond Their Means...
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on April 10, 2010
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I am so tired of hearing complaints/stories from family and friends who are in financial crisis that appear to be their own doing. They have/continue to buy things li...
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- I really like what JL wrote. I wanted to add my two cents also. Please don't judge others for what they do. It seems as though you are jealous, resentful, etc. Unl...
- First and foremost, thank God that you have been blessed with the good fortune of steady work, a roof over your head, and the wisdom to live within your means. This i...
- Little late here, but am adding two pet peeves: One is that we live in a very small, affordable house without all the trimmings like you say and I often wonder how oth...
Widow Mom
Asked by C.P. from San Antonio
on July 17, 2008
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I am a single mother of a 14 year old daughter and my husband just passed away in May of this year. It has been devastating to us both and now with all that has happen...
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- I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have horrible credit and now getting it back on track. You do not need to pay anyone to fix it for you. I just found out myself. You...
- You could check out the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Program. Good luck.
- Dear C., I am so sorry for your loss and I know your needs will be met. You have some good suggestions from the other moms. My suggestion is to find an attorney who ...
Lose of Job
Asked by G.A. from Lakeland
on August 23, 2011
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what are my options now he lost his job, theres no way i can pay for house or car on my salary, still dont no if he wll get unemployment, even if he does still cant af...
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- The first thing I would do is sell the car and get one you can afford. Have you contacted the mortgage company to see if there's any type of payment arrangements you ...
- G., a friend of mine had the same situation a few years ago, and had two small children. She knew she could not get a job to pay enough to afford daycare and felt she ...
- The first thing to do is take a deep breath. This is a tough situation and all at once, it's overwhelming. So, break things down......one thing at a time. If he hasn...
Seeking Help with 8 Year Olds Behavior Problems
Asked by T.S. from Utica
on September 19, 2006
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I have an 8yr old daughter who has always shown some problems with her father and I getting a divorce, but recently she has started to have a MAJOR attitude problem an...
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- It sounds to me like she is mad at you for "leaving her" she probably wants all of your attention and now that she is older and can think in a different way she doesn'...
- Hi T., I know how difficult your situation is. But please know there is hope. I too went through the exact same thing with my sons. I was divorced when they were 5...
- My goodness.... I wish I could give you some helpful advise, but I too am in the same type of situation with my 8 year old son. I hear that girls are worse though, so ...
I Ask This with Humility....
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on March 31, 2009
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Hello ladies,
All of us can agree that times are tough for everyone everywhere. I need so off the cuff advice from someone not my grandma. My husband and I have alw...
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- There are certain protections for your home under bankruptcy law and provisions that allow you can affirm debts (agree to keep paying them) and keep the asset. You sho...
- Don't do it! If you're already in a stressful financial situation - you have to humble yourself & buy a car you can pay cash for - no financing, or it will only get wo...
- Hi Candace, It sounds like you have time to plan. If hubby graduates in the fall, loan payments won't start immediately. Does he change jobs after graduation or now...
Financial Disagreements/ Not Pulling My Own Weight at Home
Asked by K.H. from Norfolk
on June 4, 2012
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I am an attractive 52-year-old retired teacher who stays home. I am disabled. My- 66 year-old husband is a workaholic, and thinks I should be the same way. I keep hous...
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- Tell him that you agree he could use a little help around the house and have hired a housekeeper to lighten the load. Then do it.
- I am also a 51 year old women with fibromyalgia and I do not work outside my home. We also need lots of repairs on our home. My husband works all the time. I am tired ...
- sounds like counseling could help you guys. You are both having a hard time seeing life through the others eyes and a good therapist could help with that.
Should I Foreclose on My Home?
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on April 26, 2009
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My husband and I have been living in our home for almost 6 years. We love our home and we have done alot of work to since we bought it. I'm grateful that we both have...
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- I understand you dilemma. However, you will be so disappointed if you think that affluence will automatically equate to better breeding. My sister & BIL's neighborhood...
- i can understand that if the neighborhood is getting bad that is one reason to move, but i think too many people are "giving up" on their houses and foreclosing for wr...
- Hi N., I am in somewhat of the same situation, we have 2 issues, one our neighborhood is going down hill and we have outgrown our house. We spoke with a realtor and t...
3 Year Old MAJOR Behavior Problems After Nanny Change..
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on May 3, 2009
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Hi there,
I have always had nannies watch my children. I thought I was doing everything "right" so I wouldn't have major attachment problems. I utilize a few diffe...
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- Hi E., This same thing happened to my neighbor. Both she and her husband worked and needed a sitter 3-4 days a week and some evenings. A friend of theirs told them ...
- In short, I agree with the parents who say stability is most important for the child. Children need to get attached to a loving parental figure (or more then one), tha...
- Hi E., I don't think it is a good idea to bring the old nanny back into the situation so soon. My sister had a somewhat similar situation with my niece. She left a ...
Hasn't It Been Long Enough???
Asked by I.C. from Columbus
on July 25, 2008
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Hi Moms,
It is really hard for me to share this, but I have to tell somebody.
We have been in a financial mess for over three years now. I am just about at m...
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- Please don't be discouraged my sister. God hears and answers every prayer! The answer may not come right away or in the way you expect it. Finances are the number o...
- Hi I.: I read your posting and my heart goes out to you. The circumstances you describe are very unfortunate. I understand your predicament because my sister has ...
- Dear I.! Well, I have never plugged home based businesses although I have answered several of these e-mails since I have become a member, but I am plugging mine and...
Foreclosed Home
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on March 8, 2011
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We aren't really sure if our home is in forclosure we assume that it should be bc we stopped paying on it almost a yr ago (its a rental home) I stopped the insurance ...
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- If you haven't paid for the home in over a year, then by all means give it up and let go of that stress. Are renter's paying you and then you are turning around and us...
- I think she is saying that she owns her home that she live in and owns another home that she rented out which she isn't paying on now
- If you don't have a lawyer call the Bar Association in your county or city. They will give you a referral to a lawyer who will charge you $35 or maybe a bit more but ...
