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Daughters’ Financial Emergencies Cause Financial Strain

February 5th, 2010

Susan from Texas asks:

"As a single mother of two grown daughters, scratching and clawing my way out of substantial credit card and other debt, please give me some ideas about dealing with daughters’ emergencies, specifically health issues, not life-threatening but urgent never the less."

Tawra Wrote: I was going to work on your question but I was wondering why you are paying for your grown daughters’ medical expenses? Are they in college?

How Can I Get Out From Under A Lease Agreement?

February 4th, 2010

Lou from north Carolina asks:
Hi. I am recently living on my own with my two children, 15 & 12. I was married for 23 years and totally blown away when my husband asked for a separation. It was initiated by money problems. I made a big mistake by agreeing to file bankruptcy so my credit is shot. I don’t receive any child support and basically let him have everything. I thought we . . . → Read More: How Can I Get Out From Under A Lease Agreement?

Where Do We Begin To Catch Up On Debt?

February 2nd, 2010

Three steps to help you get out of debt. . . . → Read More: Where Do We Begin To Catch Up On Debt?

“Keep Or Cut My Credit Cards?”

February 2nd, 2010

Hope from New Jersey writes:

I definitely can relate to living on a low income. I just paid off $3000 debt in less than a year playing the credit card game, making some financial sacrifices and getting a windfall. I love using a credit card (I only have one now with a $400 credit limit), but being in debt like that scares me. I don’t want to go back to that again. I’m . . . → Read More: “Keep Or Cut My Credit Cards?”

How Can I Do A Better Job Managing My Bills?

February 1st, 2010

Deborah From Ohio writes:

Yes, our budget and debt are completely out of control, but I need some suggestions for a manageable way to open, record, and keep bills in place. My husband and I are both ADHD, so complex or time-consuming is not a good option.

Also, we have private music students in our home every day, so posted on the fridge calendar is not a good plan, either. It has been suggested . . . → Read More: How Can I Do A Better Job Managing My Bills?

How Do I Make My Husband Change?

February 1st, 2010

Kristy writes: Hi Tawra and Jill! I need your help! I’ve been checking out your web site and reading your blog for quite a while now. I’ve also bought you book and subscribed to your newsletter. I’ve learned lots of useful tips from all those sources. I feel like I’ve come along way on my road to becoming a tightwad!

The problem is my husband. He’s not a complete spendthrift, however, we have . . . → Read More: How Do I Make My Husband Change?

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