Going it alone

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2008
Going it alone
2
Wed, 06-25-2008 - 4:45pm

One of the things a few people have emailed about is what do they need to have in place to start over....My advice take it for whit is worth...


1) How many people know what their Credit Score is?


2) Do you have your own bank accounts/credit cards?


3) Do you havce copies of your last 7 years of your tax returns?


4) Do you know what your credit card balances are?


5) What is the status of your home? Mortgage Payment (current or behind)?


6) What skills do you if your are re-entering the job market?


7) Do you have a household budget?


8) Do yopu have appropriate work clothes, if you are going back to work?


9) Do you have a support system in place, freinds, family, church etc....


10) Are your taxes (Federal, state and property taxes) all up to date.


These are just some of the things I have emailed other users.....


Good Luck to all.


Stunned08/Sonya....


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: stunned08
Wed, 07-16-2008 - 12:29pm

All of those things are DEFINITELY worth thinking about.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-04-2008
In reply to: stunned08
Wed, 07-16-2008 - 2:50pm

I have received more than a few emails from SAHM's that are suddenly looking at going back to work and having to go it alone.

I hope that these tips help.

stunned08