Helping Family
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Extended Family Vacation and Awkwardness Due to Costs
Asked by M.P. from New York
on May 4, 2011
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Hello. We have traveled several times with extended family and it has always been terrific. But there's some awkwardness and I wonder if anyone has suggestions. When w...
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- If you can't afford your vacation then you don't go. As for the cousins, hey if their parents will pay good for them. Yours cannot afford to help anymore. That is l...
- I think it's kind of terrible that your aunt feels that since she's paying the way for a lot of people she's entitled to pick the locations of all these vacations. If ...
- be truthful say not this year money tight maybe next time its your vacation do what you want
Desperate for Financial Help
Asked by A.S. from St. Louis
on April 20, 2008
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I am at rock bottom. My husband came to me today and wants to file for bankrupcy because of a 2 month unemployment and years of financial mistakes. I am desperate to...
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- Research on line. You may have to have a lawyer and they can give you the pro and cons which are many. Free budget help is available - call Legal Services. If you a...
- Hi, It not to late to get a book by Dave Ramsey called Total Money Make Over. He also, has a radio show and will be in Kansas City on May 2, 2008. There are churc...
- If you can avoid filing bancruptcy, I would. My sister did this several years ago and has stuggled ever since to build her credit back up No one seems to trust her fi...
Need Financial Help BAD!
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on October 11, 2007
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my husband i are having SERIOUS financial issues. we don't argue about them b/c we do everything we can to keep it to a minimum. well, about a month and a half ago h...
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- D., I read the advice you've already gotten. You should definitely talk to the bank ~ most of the time they will try and work with you or at least recredit you some ...
- Well, I would start by calling the companies whose bills you can't pay and see if you can work out a deferred payment or payment arrangements. Just be honest with the...
- D., I can empathize on what you are going throught right now. I have been in a similar situation before. Im not sure about any financial service but there are some sh...
A Teen Ager Is About to Join Our Family
Asked by P.S. from Louisville
on March 14, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for 8 years. He has two boys from a previous girlfriend that we have always had custody of. It was a big ordeal in the begining an...
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- Pam, No....don't do it. Go with your instincts and your other childrens apprehension. Those are valid feelings of concern for you and your boys. You are just asking...
- That is a really hard situation. You know that you and your family could make a big difference in that child's life but at what price? Anyone who has been a step-par...
- It sounds like this child needs a place where she can feel wanted and a family that she can be part of. Beleive me if she does not get it from family, she will look e...
Financial Help for Caregiver of Cancer Patient
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on June 5, 2012
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Hi ladies. I'm trying to find some answers for my aunt, and I'm having no luck searching online.
My grandma was recently diagnosed with a very aggresive form of br...
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- I am sorry to hear all this. Its your Grandma that needs to get more financial assistance. I really do not think your Aunt should have to pay for your Grandma s house...
- There's a non-profit agency called Patient Advocate Foundation that helps find resources - they know all that are available throughout the coutnry and will even help y...
- Here is a link to a forum for breast cancer caregivers that you should ask this question of. http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/16
New Baby on the Way, They Need Financial Help
Asked by L.L. from Grand Rapids
on June 22, 2008
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My daughter and son-in-law is expecting their 2nd child. He just got laid off 3 weeks ago. Daughter is on medical leave. His employer did not get the paper work done...
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- If she is located at all close to Holland or Zeeland, at the City on the Hill, which is the old Zeeland Hospital, they would be able to go to His Harvest Stand and get...
- They will definitely qualify for WIC. Free formula milk cheese beans cereal baby cereal etc. not diapers though as for those she could buy bulk/generic at Sam...
- If they go to Family Independence Agency now they can fill out the forms and they also can inquire about emergency assistance. They may still be able to get a partial ...
Daughter Helped Her Friend Cheat- HELP with Consequence
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on November 3, 2011
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Hey moms. I found out today that my 10 year old has cheated at school. Apparently her friend paid her to take a test for her and she did it. I'm really not sure if it ...
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- The "real" consequences are the lovely conversation you already had with her and the ones she'll have tomorrow with her teacher and her friend AND the stewing she's do...
- The fact that you teach at the school might change things but, here's my perspective: I think this is one of those great opportunities for discussion and a life-les...
- I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you, but I'm confused... How did the teacher miss this????
Soon to Be Single Mom Needing Help on Getting Financial Help
Asked by K. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2006
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I was informed last night that I am going to be a single mom and though I think I could make it with rent and such only with the child support I should receive but I w...
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- The Ohio Jobs and Family Services website is www.jfs.ohio.gov
- K. if you need help with daycare and are with in a certain income level go to Hamilton-Co Job and Family Services ###-###-#### they have a voucher program. Also check...
- K., Check out the following website: http://www.4c-cinci.org/PS/subsidy.html It should give you some information. Good luck!
Financial Help for Single Mothers and Unpaid Maternity Leave
Asked by A.D. from Fort Wayne
on November 4, 2007
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Is there anything out there that I can apply for to get help in paying my rent and other bills while i'm on maternity leave? I don't get paid for maternity leave and h...
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- A. I noticed you live in Indiana. I did a tiny bit of research and if you go to http://www.in.gov and click on family and health there are several links that will co...
- I can help you. Have you heard of LIHEAP? It is energy assistance and if you qualify for that, you might qualify for some money off your phone bill too. There are l...
- Here where I live you can sign up at the job source office for energy assitance. They will pay 100.00 dollars on your eletric/gas bill if you qualify. Also my husband ...
Family That Always Wants to Borrow Money
Asked by L.B. from New York
on November 8, 2012
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My older sister and I are very close. We talk everyday. The thing is; She is a single mother by choice. She has one in college (he pays his own way) and a highschoo...
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- Hi L., Based on what you've said here, you are NOT LYING when you tell her you don't have the money. Everything you spend is part of your budget. If all you have...
- Her lack of planning does not constitute your emergency. One time, sure, all the time, sorry. That's really bad money management. You did not take your sister on to ra...
- Family will bleed you dry and play on your sympathy, if you let them. If you keep making $ available for someone they will keep coming back. While you understand she i...
