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Seeking Advise on Supporting a Second Family
Asked by C.J. from Chicago
on May 13, 2008
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Please share your thoughts on this b/c I need to put this to rest. A good friend for over 24 years divorced her husband just about 1 year ago. She has 3 beautiful gi...
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- NONONONONONONONO. I realize you feel guilty, but leave it up to her family to help. Your lives will be drastically changed You have enough challenges already. Give ...
- Do you have a basement or area that they could call there own for short term, maybr 1 month to get on her feet. Her teens should be sitting the younger one and she nee...
- Whatever you do , DO NOT let her move in with you. Your friend needs to grow up and take some responsibility for herself and her family.She will take all you give her ...
Financial Issues
Asked by B.A. from Philadelphia
on February 4, 2008
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I don't know where to begin. This may be more to vent then to receive advice, but I've been very depressed lately I need to get it out. I am hoping that someone who ...
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- Wow! I could have written this myself. We are in a bit of the same situation. My advice and what we are trying to do it number one NO MORE CREDIT CARDS! then we ar...
- B. I definately feel you on this topic. I recently relocated to the Allentown area from NY. Coming w/not much money and not able to get a mortgage yet to to working on...
- Hi there, I hope I'm not too late in responding, but I really want to encourage you to stop thinking you're a failure and that you're failing your kids. Do you realiz...
Help. I Can't Find Work
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on November 29, 2008
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I am a single mom that has been a SAHM for most of youngest son's life. I've been temping through a nanny agency since Jan 2007 and babysitting here and there due to m...
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- Go to a social services agency (i.e. Catholic Charities or Salvation Army) and ask for help. Many of these agencies can provide you with a full spectrum of assistance...
- M., I just found out about this community resource for single parents, it is very new and they provide several services and workshops that include financial crisis c...
- M., I may be of help to you. Have you tried to apply for social security for your son with Autism? I have two sons that have ADHD and other behavioral problems and I r...
**UPDATED: May 21, 2007** to Anyone Experienced with Govt Help.......
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on May 16, 2007
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I will soon have to move out. I have 2 children and I do not have a job and I have not yet found a place to live on my own but I am looking to move into a low income a...
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- I'm so sorry you received such a rude response...it makes me ashamed to share the name A.. I'm pretty much in your situation though and believe me, the government tak...
- I believe people like Amy have never had to experience the stress & trauma have dealing with homelessness & children to take care of by yourself, without a family supp...
- First of all...{{HUGS}}!!! I have struggled with issues like this both as a single mom and being married. Financial difficulties can hit anyone at ANY time, so peop...
In Desperate Need of Advice
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on April 17, 2008
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I am a single mother and presently pregnant (6 1/2). Please read the entire information below to fully understand what advice I really need. My husband past away not t...
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- Kim- My heart absolutly breaks for you and your children! I am so sorry for your loss and the difficult times you are going through. As you know all to well, Christ w...
- Kim, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I am so sorry that you are going through such a difficult time right now. I know that it may not seem like it...
- Have you checked with Social Security? If your husband was in the workforce, then there should be some social security payments available for your and/or your childre...
Dealing with Extended Families
Asked by M.L. from College Station
on February 28, 2008
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My partner's son lives with his mother. We get visitation with him every other weekend. My problem is that since my partner doesn't have custody of his son, every ot...
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- I agree and disagree with some of the other posters. I do think that you should keep clothing at your home for your partner's son. This way you will not have to run ...
- Maybe documenting how much he spends on his son and telling him that you have to have a budget and stick to it. Its only fair that you spend some money on your childr...
- As far as the spending money i dont have any advice for that except that it isnt fair. As far as the buying him clothes bc his dont fit ill let you in on this or at le...
In Debt up to My Ears
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on April 21, 2009
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Due to not having a job for a long time I am in debt up to my ears and would like to find one of those programs that help you pay off your debt. Not a loan, but they ...
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- Hello C., My name is B. and I live in Colorado. I also am still paying off some old debt, but I am able to do so with my home business with Arbonne. Are you inter...
- Hi C. -- don't do the loan consolidation thing. I recommend you get books by Dave Ramsey and/or Mary Hunt. Your local library should have them. Read those first -- ...
- Check out Dave Ramsey before you try one of those places. We went to Consumer Credit Counseling at one time, but their fees are high for what they do. Dave Ramsey has ...
All Moms
Asked by A.P. from Atlanta
on April 7, 2009
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i am in some financial need with mortgages and need some financial advise on what to do asap
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- Since we don't know your what your exact situation is and I don't expect you to share everything here, feel free to contact me. I'm a Realtor and if you need advice on...
- i have a friend who is going through a program with naca. google them and give them a call. i understand they are non-profit. i've heard from a few others that it's a ...
- Not exactly if you are referring to a refinance or not but I am currently looking into that myself. Luckily I know a girl who I used to work with and became friends wi...
Medical Bills and Collection
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on October 2, 2008
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3 weeks before giving birth to my son my insurance changed(by my employers, had no say since it's fully covered by them) and I ended up with lots of medicalls bills(un...
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- As long as you send them something, they cannot send you to collections. They will try to scare you and intimidate you-DONT let them! Also, tell them that you have se...
- Hello A., are there any credit management agencies (like a christian organization) I googled "christian financial advice" here are a couple of the links. before...
- besides the cirro bill, as long as you send the medical bill company something (anything)regularly they cannot send you to collections as you are showing you are makin...
My Husband Left Me and Our 4 Children and We Have Nothing Need Help ASAP
Asked by T.V. from Cincinnati
on August 20, 2006
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I am now a single mother of 4 and my husband left me on thursday he was payin the bills and watching the kids for me to start work this coming tuesday. I have no sitte...
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- I think the first thing you need to do is to contact your local Legal Aid agency or Family and Child Services so you can start the process for obtaining child support....
- Hi T., Maybe this will help. United Way ###-###-#### Salvation Army ###-###-#### YWCA ###-###-#### Also, since you are in immediate need, go to your local church...
- T., Where are you? If I have an idea of your location I might be able to suggest a friend or agency close to you OR better yet, I might be able to help myself. I j...
