RE: Budgeting/Marta

[Guest guest]

Marta,

I bought my battery at Walmart six years ago (seventy dollars ) and it has a

three year warranty, each time it went out within the three year period. Each

time I turned it in that battery was good for three years so I did not have to

pay for two new batteries and this one is good for three years. My tires have

the warranties for five dollars a tire and the road hazard.

It is part of living as you say Marta and we just got notice that my husband is

losing his job. I cannot do anything to work but I admire you for what you do

especially with a disabled daughter.

Please call 211 to see if you can get some local support also as you deserve it

for what you deal with. Also, Marta, I do not know if your state has the

medical necessity portion of Social Security but maybe check there also.

I think of you often and your perseverance. If I win the lotto, I will look you

up : ) Hang in there, Sweetie, I know worrying effects pain and I am an

internal worrier and others think I am strong but I try to be proactive and look

at options as if you don't, you will be swallowed in depression.

Thinking of you.

Bennie

[Guest guest]

I just had to spent $177 for two front tires for my car. it was an OUCH expense,

but necessary, as the old ones were showing wire.

Budgeting is very important when you are on a fixed income. your husband should

have a severance package and be eligible for unemployment, that will tide you

over. You'll have to tighten your belt, but I have faith that you can do it.

it's just a matter of looking hard at the outgoing money and finding where it

can

be cut.

Things like lunch. Rather than spend $10 for lunch at a restaurant, make

something at home. If you HAVE to eat out, all the fast foods have a dollar menu

and some are pretty good.

At Mcs, you can get a salad for $1, add a Tea for $1 and you have lunch

for $2. Beats $10 for a meal at a restaurant.

Take a drink with you when you leave the house, that way you won't be tempted to

stop and spend $1 or more for a drink. And make all

your errands due on one or two days..saves on gas. There are lots of

things you can do.if I can help, please let me know.

I'm an expert at making money stretch, LOL

Marta

>Bennie wrote:

Marta,

I bought my battery at Walmart six years ago (seventy dollars ) and it has a

three year warranty, each time it went out within the three year period.

Each time I turned it in that battery was good for three years so I did not

have to pay for two new batteries and this one is good for three years. My

tires have the warranties for five dollars a tire and the road hazard.

It is part of living as you say Marta and we just got notice that my husband

is losing his job. I cannot do anything to work but I admire you for what

you do especially with a disabled daughter.

Please call 211 to see if you can get some local support also as you deserve

it for what you deal with. Also, Marta, I do not know if your state has the

medical necessity portion of Social Security but maybe check there also.

I think of you often and your perseverance. If I win the lotto, I will look

you up : ) Hang in there, Sweetie, I know worrying effects pain and I am an

internal worrier and others think I am strong but I try to be proactive and

look at options as if you don't, you will be swallowed in depression.

Thinking of you.

Bennie