Can someone recommend a debt management program?

I had previously anticipated cost of living adjustments (COSA’s) for both the VA disability (I’m a disabled veteran) and Social Security disability. Thanks to the economy, my projections have been laid waste as the government has friezed those adjustments the last three years. Where I once projected having an extra 0 a month, I’m now [...]

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Should I be required to share money gifted to me by my father with my husband?

Recenty, I received ,000 from the sale of my father’s house. It was a gift from him as he is not yet passed away and wanted to see each of us receive part of our inheritance while he was still living. My husband of 22 year and I have been on an emotional and financial [...]

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On unemployment. How can can I pay fines?

I have accumulated around 00 in court fines from 2 different county’s in California. I also have 0 in parking tickets from being arrested and being forced to leave my car in an area that had a parking meter. My car is not registered any longer and I don’t even have enough money to pay [...]

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Can we afford this house?

My partner is looking to buy a house. He wants to put an offer in for ,000 on a particular house, and is willing to pay up to ,000. (house listed at ,000. Bank owned, Michigan.) He makes about ,000 a year after taxes (,500 a month). He pays 0 a month for car insurance [...]

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I’m 21 and need help budgeting my money and geeting out of debt? Help?

I’m currently living at home and I earn ,300 after taxes, but I’m always broke! My monthly expenses are listed below 5 I give my mom for rent for netflix for car Insurance 0 on gas on waxing for car maintenance for groceries 0 on Fast food( I was so shocked too) 0 on clothes, [...]

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Can We Buy a Home in Hampton Roads VA? Real Estate Gurus Please Help!

My fiance and I are wondering if we are able to purchase a home for ourselves and our 2 young children, Together we gross around 70k/year and (outside of our astronomical rent) have about 1500 in monthly bills (daycare, utilities, groceries etc). I’ve been on my job for 5 consecutive years and he’s been doing [...]

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My spouse never lets me have any of our tax rebate. I’ve reduced my FITW because of this. Is this fair?

He makes ,000 a year and I earn ,000. We have separate checking accounts. I pay all my personal bills (gas, phone, clothing, medical, dental) and kids school lunches, some of their clothing, vet bills for 2 dogs, some groceries. He pays all major expenses (mortgage, insurance, utilities, etc). I tried and failed at a [...]

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