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amother
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 Today at 12:11 pm
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We are not managing financially. Our rent is going up , we are behind in bills, 2 sources of financial help has stopped. We both work hard but can't cover our monthly expenses. We are a family of 6 my husband brings home approximately 1500 a week. My work adds a bit more. I'm crying because we don't have money to buy food for the week. I have no resources and I'm just so so sad. I'm davening things should get better. Chanukah is coming and we don't have money for anything. Tuition, rent and bills are eating up everything.
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amother
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Today at 12:13 pm
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Are you able to reach out to any of the organizations and govt funding?
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amother
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Today at 12:17 pm
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We aren't eligible for government programs because we're "making too much" typical middle class problem. And we have reached out to organizations but that helps for the moment not long term. Out income doesn't cover our expenses and we don't know what to do.
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amother
Sand
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Today at 12:20 pm
Use a budget app like every dollar to see where your money is going. Need more control
Also can someone pick up extra work? Amazon flex or something. How old are your kids? Can they pay for their own clothing and what not
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amother
Peach
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Today at 12:46 pm
In the exact same boat as u op.
Family of 6, making just about the same amount.
Living off of credit cards right now
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amother
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Today at 1:42 pm
Unfortunately a family of 6 needs more than 1500 "plus some" a week. 1500 is 78,000 a year. How much more are you making?
You have two options:
-make more
-spend less
What expenses can you reduce? We literally don't buy something if we don't have the money. Sorry if this is heretical to some but we don't do fish for Shabbos ever. No eggs and/or liver. No deli. It isn't necessary. I know kids like it but rent is more important. Can you move to a smaller/cheaper place? Any subscriptions?
How much do you work? Can either of you do a second job or take on more hours?
I am talking to myself here. I mean I thought twice before buying underwear from Amazon recently. I also work 40 hours a week but DH has intermittent pay/work.
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