INFANTS IN DAYCARE?

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-08-2008
INFANTS IN DAYCARE?
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Wed, 11-26-2008 - 12:20am

OK, remember this is a debate board, and I am going to play devil's advocate here, so please let's play nice.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:04am
Can you honestly say you know EXACTLY how these families live? Do you know really know if they don't charge needed expenses? Do you know if their families help them out? I don't "assume" anyway CAN live on a certain amount because I can plug numbers in that might work in my area.
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Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:07am
I use one of my cc's to put my groceries on and bills (Christmas is one) that I will pay off each month. I accumulate points for my next cruise.
I have heard many stories of people who charge their electric, cable, food, etc. with no money to actually pay it at the end of the month. Didn't think it was so unusual for someone to hear of a family who can't even afford the "main" bills even though they make good money.
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:08am
Thanks Egd...I knew SOMEONE else must have heard about this.
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:10am
It happens all the time. I have heard women living on cc's just so they can be a sahm too. I never understood this way of living but it is definately out there and I am sure it is happening more and more with this economy.
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:11am
I said there is a problem when you are using the cc for daily expenses and KNOW you are unable to pay it back. I use one of my cc's for food and things I know will get paid off each month so I can get points.
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:13am
I have shopped and this is the lowest. We are actually a couple hundred a year under the median amount in my area.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:13am
Yes, as I said, I remember you mentioning it. But you are the only person I have come across who ever did this.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:15am
Hey, congrats! That must be some great raises your dh got the last few years.
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Registered: 12-07-2003
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:24am
I was just there at the new outlet mall there a couple weeks ago. I got some awesome deals at the Carter Outlet.


Edited 12/19/2008 10:25 am ET by geschichtsgal
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Registered: 02-08-2008
Fri, 12-19-2008 - 10:39am
Why? We have shopped for car insurance and have the lowest rates we can get. We are under the median for our area for car insurance.

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