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Archive for the ‘finances’ Category

October 24th, 2006

Some thoughts on Child Support (non)Payments

Sometimes, the only thing standing between a divided family and poverty is… child support. If a parent decides to withhold that money, for whatever reason, he or she is putting the child in jeaopardy. And since I’m a single mother, I’m going to only write about it from the ex-husband not paying […]

By christina -- 5 comments

October 23rd, 2006

A fantasic Carnival of Family Life

This week’s Carnival has something for everyone, so I think I’m going to toddle on off with a cuppa tea and catch up on how the other half lives. ;-) You know, the folks with other halves! I especially empathise with Kate’s post over at Babylune regarding finding adequate childcare while she works. It’s such […]

By christina -- 3 comments

October 22nd, 2006

In tears today

Being homeless sucks.

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By christina -- 6 comments

October 20th, 2006

Helping others

Some advice for those of you who are bursting with desire to help someone you know who is having difficulties: ask if you can help. Ask how you can help. If the person is reluctant to suggest something specific, you should do it. It’s very difficult for me to take someone up on a vague […]

By christina -- 2 comments

October 19th, 2006

You Think This is Easy? Realism?

Listen up. I make this look good. If you asked my friends and family, they’d tell you I’m doing fantastically well for myself, in great spirits, up and upbeat and…
Want to know the truth? I’m tense most of the time. An inner voice inside me is screaming in fury and frustration over the way things […]

By christina -- 0 comments

October 17th, 2006

Other People’s Clothes (Life on the shoestring budget)

It wasn’t until after the interview that I noticed exactly WHERE on my ass the slit in the skirt stopped. Or found the one inch hole in the seam of the matching jacket. Sigh.

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October 16th, 2006

What’s your number? The Credit Report from HELL

I’m going to get my credit reports this week. I’m going to hunker down and face the awful truth. I’m going to apply all my newfound SuperWoman strength to repairing them.
And I’m never giving another human being control over my money or my finances again. Never. Again. NO debt.

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