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Tue, 08-12-2008 - 6:42pm
Hey Everybody - This is the first time I have ever tried something like this- this is TOTALLY NEW to me and guess I am looking for answers and don't know where to go.
Marilyn aka mert
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In reply to: mert24055
Tue, 08-12-2008 - 7:52pm
Hey Mert - welcome to the board.

All my best,
Danni

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Registered: 12-04-2006
In reply to: mert24055
Tue, 08-12-2008 - 8:00pm

Marilyn, it's a lousy feeling to have to decide where your money goes each month especially if you are having to choose between things that are essential to your wellbeing.

I would suggest creating a list of all your expenses so that you are able to see if there is anywhere such as cable or calling plans that you may be able to trim. If you feel comfortable posting figures, the ladies here are terrific at identifying areas that could be trimmed.

Secondly, do you have any idea where you are in terms of your medical bills. I know it will be overwhelming, but if you don't it would be well worth sitting down and making a list of what is owed and who to, including any credit cards if you have them. The other thing to note is the date the last payment was made. Also if it's relevant, note interest rates. Once you know what you owe and who you owe it is so much easier to formulate a plan of attack.

Unfortunately I'm not located in the US so I can't recommend where you could turn for help.

Lyn

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Registered: 08-29-2006
In reply to: mert24055
Wed, 08-13-2008 - 9:13pm

((HUGS))!!

Glad you have joined.

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Registered: 01-05-2006
In reply to: mert24055
Thu, 08-14-2008 - 7:55am

If you are disabled you qualify for medicaid & possibilty SSI.



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Registered: 08-12-2008
In reply to: mert24055
Thu, 08-14-2008 - 12:53pm
I am still married and together we make to much money for SSI or medicaid- I do receive medicare and my husband cares insurance thru where he works.
Marilyn aka mert
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Registered: 01-05-2006
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Thu, 08-14-2008 - 2:31pm


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