Very concerned about MONEY?
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Very concerned about MONEY?
| Mon, 04-26-2004 - 8:14am |
I just recently returned home with my 16 month old. Now that I have all this time on my hands, I have noticed all the things around the house that have been neglected for so long. So many things need fixed, cleaned and bought. There is so much around here that we NEED and HAVE to buy. But we just took a serious pay cut and can barely afford the grocery bill. I quit a very stressful job just to come home and stress about finances. I have no idea what to do? Please- any advice would be great. Thanks- Denise
PS- #2 EDD 11/04!!!!

Violet
When money is very tight, your marriage gets stressed. Money is a huge issue in marriage. I hate not having money. Never mind not just having money - but stressing out if we can afford groceries, mortgage...etc... Forget it! So, fortunatly my husband works in the Emergency Room only 3 days per week. I am going to get a part time job. For money first of all and sanity!! I need to get out for me.
Best of luck
C
Small touches can really make a huge difference. A bit of paint, (walmart and K-mart sell gallons of paint for under $15. Watch for clearance, and sales. You might be surprised.
If you do one thing for less than $20 a paycheck, you will slowly but surely get there. I also found that I could recover 6 chairs and paint and varnish my table and chairs in my dining room for $25. I would love a new set, but with a little elbow grease, and some paint, I have a very charming little table and chairs, that will suit us fine for now.
Good luck, hang in there, I know that taking a paycut like that hurts, it took me over a year to feel comfy with the budget.