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How did you do it?
| Thu, 03-03-2005 - 2:32pm |
I am about to turn 23 and I want to start trying to have kids when I turn 25. I want to be a stay at home mom. I LOVE kids! I could not be away from my baby. But, heres the problem. How do I afford it? 2 car payments a house payment, and 1 credit card payment! And of course all the other monthly bills. My husband and I both have college degrees but he does make more than me. We both want me to stay at home. How did ya'll switch from 2 incomes to 1? Is everyone just rich? I dont get it! Please help! I know I need to start preparing financially for this now!

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Do you?
PumpkinAngel
Have you given any thought to the fact people may not look down on you because of you bank account but more for your attitude?
PumpkinAngel
"Nobody needs luxuries. Want, yes. Need, no way." And yet 3 years ago you bought a new car. New cars are far more expensive than pedicures. Far more expensive than multiple pedicures. So...why is it morally ok for you to buy a new car, but it's somehow suspect for a woman to get a pedicure?
For the record, I'd say the majority- if not all- of the women on this board are middle class. Some may be upper middle class, but I doubt there are any who are rich. I could be wrong.
My car is 8 years old- I bought it used. May I assume that you think you are too good to sit in it simply because you once bought a new car?
Amen!
I'm no fashion plate either. . .and my house is more than functional, but could use some sprucing up. . .but I have no idea if anyone looks down upon me. . .
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Seriously..you have issues that you should deal with.
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