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Comment: By this time, 2008, a group...
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By this time, 2008, a group of deserving people With the Desire to conclude a commited stance to the wealth; health and well being for society, will have $336,000.00 in an institution or bank in which to invest and create business resources,for future financial independence....168,000 in six months...... To purchase land, build homes for those who can’t afford to, Purchase and supply health insurance, provide low cost loans and credit cards ...........etc $336,000 in one year and..... $627,400 by the end of 2 years. That's right........over 1/2 million dollars! Join our club Join our efforts to help ourselves and each other Plan for independence 2007 It is indeed time for us to take control of our abilities to think for ourselves. To promote growth to help others and ourselves. I think it's time that we build our own tight network so that we all have bargaining power for those soon to be out of work people. Soon to be cut out of a program people. Soon to be without healthcare people and the soon to be, TOTALLY neglected people. Here's the thing. It really doesn’t take much. Let's get serious about real networking. Our Goal, members is $627,400 by the end of 2 years You are invited to jump on board......... No selling, no buying, no break your bank or your back scam. This is soooo good that I can hardly contain myself. $5.00 per month is all that is required to accomplish this. Looking forward to hearing from any who is interested in financial freedom. Rebecca Email ente rprises22789101112132002@yahoo .com Join us The World would be a better place IF......................we came together VIEW PLEASE, YOU WILL BE SHOCKED http://video.google.c om/videoplay?docid=-4312730277 175242198&q=freedom+to+fas cism this new film shows the corruption of our economy

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Hello to all.  This is an interesting site…I am not here to ask for anyone’s money, prayers, or goods of any kind.  What I want is advice.  How do we find our way out of this hell hole?  That’s what I need is a true success story.  I don’t want to hear Dr. Phil preach from his tall chair ( has he ever been a single mom supporting two kids off 10 bucks an hour?)  and I so don’t want to hear the all mighty Oprah proclaim that “anything is possible if I just want it bad enough” …how many of us are going to become ultra famous entertainers who earn multi millions every month?  There are maybe just a handful of people in the entire world who have done what she has done, and she would be the first to tell, she has been “lucky”.  I’m just a regular person.  I never took drugs, or went to jail.  I didn’t get pregnant before marriage, or commit crimes.  I haven’t had big legal problems, or really caused any one any grief.  I have been married twice, both times to men I thought were decent, good men, but one became a total coke addict, and left me and our two girls for some bar chick he met, and I divorced my second husband because he sexually victimized our 15 year old daughter, and physically abused our sons.  I had to get out to protect the children.  
   That was seven years ago, and I just wonder, are things ever going to get better?  Am I ever going to get it right?  Most woman in my position just find someone elece to marry or get with, because it is easier, financially.  But that just doesn’t seem realistic for me, because A)- I don’t want to be with someone just for economic reasons, and B)- I am not thin, and lets just face it, men don’t seem to like chunky girls, even if we have a lot to offer as a companion, friend, lover etc. 
   I work full time in a job that I like, but it doesn’t pay much.  I keep this job because it has good insurance which I need for my kids, and it has paid sick/vacation, which is a comfort to me incase I have to miss work, I know I wont loose my job over it, or lose a days pay.  Two of my four children have disabilities, one has medication dependent epilepsy, and my 15 year old has autism and a visual impairment.  We have never received government assistance of any kind.  No food stamps, no disability assistance, nothing.  The state of Utah says I earn “to much” money (10 dollars per hour is “too much?”)  
   I also go to college, and I have had to pay for every over inflated fee my self, primarily with student loans.  Apparently, I am not eligible for any aid for college either.  I have chosen to work in a field that doesn’t really pay huge salaries, I help little kids and families who have disabilities.  Most of the work is very fulfilling, but is non profit.  I am not going to get wealthy this way.  I have tried to do other jobs, but it is hard to spend 40 hours a week selling crap on the phone, and with out a college degree, my choices are limited.  Getting my Bachelor’s Degree is going to take at least 3 more years.  I simply can not attend full time, and work full time and adequately supervise and care for my two boys.  I usually take 2-3 classes per semester, and I even attend during the summer if I don’t run out of money.  I find that I NEVER have enough to set money aside, to have emergency savings, so then when the inevitable happens, and my cars needs repair, or there’s a medical expense, or a holiday/birthday, I am stuck having to rob Peter to pay Paul, and end up in debt up to my eyeballs, and then I pay it back, but then the process starts all over again.  I can NEVER get ahead.  Most of the time, I am literally one check away from homeless-ness.  I don’t have family or friends to fall back on.  I have noticed that is the case with many of us.  My Mother died when I was 24, and my Father is estranged from the family, and has been for many,  many years.   Both if my siblings are extremely dysfunctional addicts, who basically have figured out ways to receive money from the states in which they live to sit home and drink, smoke and party.  Neither has ever worked long term, or made any progress since about the age of 15.  Oddly enough, even though they both get “assistance” from the state, they are both always with a significant other who pays all the bills.  People get beat up, thrown in jail, police visit…Kids don’t know who their daddy is, there are lots of 30 day stays in the nearest rehab/mental health hospital (at tax payers expense)….they are the neighbors you DON’T want to have.  But their needs seem to be met.  They both have large homes, brand new cars they paid cash for, go on cruses to Alaska.  Neither has a college degree, or a career.    
   I am just using them as an illustration of why it upsets and confuses me that I just cant catch a break.  I try to do the right thing.  I have been on my own since age 16, and I cant always chose the right thing, but I try.  I am kind to others, and I obey the law.  I believe in self sufficiency, and I have worked hard.  But none of that spares me from having to visit the local food bank, because the money runs out, and well, teenage boys need to eat.  None of my good choices produce good fortune, good karma, good luck, or anything like that.  I just get so weary of having to say no, of NEVER taking my kids on a vacation, of not having, of buying 2nd hand clothes, worrying about how I am going to pay back the check N go.  I remember one time I didn’t even have a quarter, literally, to put air in my faulty car tire.  I had painstakingly collected and used all spare change for gas a few days ago.  It was several days till payday. And I knew that because I had done the math wrong, my checking account was overdrawn, and not much would actually be left when I did get paid, and my direct deposit went in. 
   I am just so sick of living this way.  Shut off notices from the electric company, but then, somehow I find a way to pay (usually by borrowing) and then next month it’s the phone bill.  Its exhausting.  Mentally, spiritually, and even physically.  And speaking of spirituality, some well meaning folks think they’ve got my problem solved…If I would only find God, be “righteous”, read the Bible, all of my problems would work themselves out.  I am here to say, no offence but that’s just not how it works.  Many good Christian people are in this predicament, even though they are very religious, and perfectly worthy of Gods most decent gifts.  Many wicked people are whooping it up, having a great time, enjoying every minute of their good fortune, even though they don’t deserve it.  I was actually a very religious Mormon for 18 years, I did and said all the right stuff.  I carried the all important temple card, I paid my tithes, offerings, and donations ( to the tune of over 40 thousand dollars in an 18 year period) This is average for Mormons, singe they are expected to pay 10% of any and all earnings, that’s GROSS earnings, before taxes, plus 10% of any other kind of income you might have, plus offerings, paid monthly to support the churches missionary and other programs, plus other donations as well.  I am not sure how the LDS church can in good conscience take that kind of money from the working poor, most of whom have way to many mouths to feed, but they did, and they do now from their thousands of faithful members, who then have to turn around and file bankruptcy, because they cant pay the bills, and support the church at the same time.
   I have never filed bankruptcy, many people I know have, a couple have even filed repeatedly.  I guess I don’t know where I’m going with all of this, I am rambling on and on.  It is a complex subject.  So far, the solutions I have heard are; commit a crime,  (sorry, don’t want to go to jail) find a guy to marry, (I would mind if I could find the right guy, but its just not happening) file bankruptcy, go live with family members who can help me (I have none) Get a second job (so in my spare time, after working my first job 40-50 hours, and after school about 10 -15 hours per week, when my kids are sleeping and don’t need supervision??) I’ve heard I should “pray” or be prayed for ( I’m sorry, been there, done that)  It’s not that prayer has no value, it just doesn’t produce money, or change my situation at all.  So far I have left no stone unturned, but I am looking for fresh ideas.  Ways I can make more money, spend less money, or something.  Even if not for now but for the future, so I could have hope.  Right now, I have little hope, and I feel so low at starting yet another year in this pit.

mandiie_pants
Here since: Jul 20, 2007
Female, 18
Baby Sitter
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Languages: English

My name is Amanda. I have been taking care of my self and younger brother since I was 5. Struggle is all I know. I moved around a lot as a kid and now know I am finally Somewhere stable until I graduate. I am on here asking for help. My mother recently had three cancerous lumps removed from her left breast. She can't afford her medecine because of other money issues. So I recently got a job baby sitting a little girl, and her half brothers. I need a car. Any donations would go towards a car fund. My mother, my brother and I moved into my granfathers home summer 04 after we lost my grandmother to suicide, 3 years after her first attempt in 2001. My grandfather was recently laid off and cannot return to work due to health issues. We have a 2004 Chevy tracker high on miles and falling apart. So I figure if I got a car I could relieve some stress off of my mother waking up early to take me to work and relieve some stress off her car so she can get to work. Any help is appreciated. I am usaully not one to ask for help but now is the time I am learning to be open, so please I need this more then ever.

Plan for independence 2007
    By this time, 2008, a group of people With the Desire to conclude a commited stance to the wealth; health and well being for society, will have $336,000.00 in an institution or bank in which to invest and create business resources,for future financial independence....168,000 in six months...... To purchase land, build homes for those who can’t afford to, Purchase and supply health insurance, provide low cost loans and credit cards ...........etc
$336,000 in one year and..... $627,400 by the end of 2 years. That's right........over 1/2 million dollars!
Join our club
Join our efforts to help ourselves and each otherPlan for independence 2007


It is indeed time for us to take control of our abilities to think for ourselves. To promote growth to help others and ourselves.
I think it's time that we build our own tight network so that we all have bargaining power for those soon to be out of work people.
Soon to be cut out of a program people.

Soon to be without healthcare people and the soon to be, TOTALLY neglected people. Here's the thing.
It really doesn’t take much.
Let's get serious about real networking.
Our Goal, members is $627,400 by the end of 2 years
You are invited to jump on board.........
No selling, no buying, no break your bank or your back scam.
This is soooo good that I can hardly contain myself.
$5.00 per month is all that is required to accomplish this.
Looking forward to hearing from any who is interested in financial freedom.
Rebecca
Email
ente rprises22789101112132002@yahoo .com

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The World would be a better place IF......................we came together
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Comment: By this time, 2008, a group...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "A LIFE WELL LIVED, BUT WHO CARES?"

By this time, 2008, a group of people With the Desire to conclude a commited stance to the wealth; health and well being for society, will have $336,000.00 in an institution or bank in which to invest and create business resources,for future financial independence....168,000 in six months...... To purchase land, build homes for those who can’t afford to, Purchase and supply health insurance, provide low cost loans and credit cards ...........etc $336,000 in one year and..... $627,400 by the end of 2 years. That's right........over 1/2 million dollars! Join our club Join our efforts to help ourselves and each otherPlan for independence 2007 It is indeed time for us to take control of our abilities to think for ourselves. To promote growth to help others and ourselves. I think it's time that we build our own tight network so that we all have bargaining power for those soon to be out of work people. Soon to be cut out of a program people. Soon to be without healthcare people and the soon to be, TOTALLY neglected people. Here's the thing. It really doesn’t take much. Let's get serious about real networking. Our Goal, members is $627,400 by the end of 2 years You are invited to jump on board......... No selling, no buying, no break your bank or your back scam. This is soooo good that I can hardly contain myself. $5.00 per month is all that is required to accomplish this. Looking forward to hearing from any who is interested in financial freedom. Rebecca Email ente rprises22789101112132002@yahoo .com Join us The World would be a better place IF......................we came together VIEW PLEASE, YOU WILL BE SHOCKED http://video.google.c om/videoplay?docid=-4312730277 175242198&q=freedom+to+fas cism this new film shows the corruption of our economy

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Following is an opportunity that you can't afford to miss. I know you may have probably heard all the gureantee stories to get you out of debt, so I won't add to that less. I will say, however, if you want to improve your life and have the sence of accoplishment that doing it all yourself brings, I would like to intrduce you to the following link. It will all explain itself . Don't give up yet, as it has worked for many of us. It will work for you, if  you work it. God bless dear.

http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-16021

mikie
Here since: Oct 13, 2006
Male, 46
Hollis, New York, USA

Hi,

I am an African American male living in the New York City area.  I am a survivor of kidney failure.  I am currently on kidney dialysis three times per week.  I am awaiting for a kidney transplant.  I am financially strapped due to my treatments and ill health.  I need financial help in paying my rent and bills.  I will live thru this disease and sickness.  Please help me if you can.  My income had dropped due to my illness and I am trying to lead a normal life.  If you can help me, I really appreciate it. 

May God bless you and keep you strong.  If you have any questions, please contact me at bigsweetdaddy00@yahoo.com

 

Looking for assistance

I was not aware pages like this existed.  I am not sure where this will go, but I am going to take a leap of faith and put it out there.  If nothing else, I know there are people out there who will pray for us.  =)

I am a stay at home mom of 5.  My husband barely brings in enough to cover the bills.  We live with family, so we are blessed that we have a roof over our head and food in our mouths.  However, we have been here for 7 years and the stress level has gotten way out of control.

I have a small business from home, but have had marginal results.  I have had a hard time finding qualified business partners and with 4 children under 8, my 'free' time to build is scarce.  I have learned the skills to get out of debt, without increasing my income and that has been working well.  However, we still need to increase our income to move into a home of our own.

As much as I'd like a few thousand of dollars to fall from heaven, I know that it just doesn't happen that way.  But, I would greatly appreciate recommendations and prayers.  I have found a teaching program to help me build up my business and grow my income, but, as with any schooling, there are costs...which we cannot afford.

I tithe 20% of my business income and gift as often as I can.  I pray that someone can direct me to resources to help us.

Blessings

So Stuck
My name Is Amanda. I am a 16 year old girl asking for anyones help. My mother is the only one supporting our family with income. My grandfather was laid - off and has not been able to return to work. So I set off And found A job baby sitting for $120 a week (which does nothing these days)so my mother would no longer have to support me. I have a little brother who is the greatest kid in the world. I want to show him to be strong, but it's hard when he see's my mother and my self crying constantly over money issues. My mother Went to the Dr.s recently and 3 lumps in her breast were discovered. They were removed and her doctor perscribed her Meds. But she cannot afford them, Therefore the cancer may return. Her vehicle is being run into the road because she has been taking me to work every day. She's also exhuasted. So I figured if i can get my own car. I will get a load off her back and she might still have a car in two months. Please help! Any questions please email me at mandydacutiepie@aol.com. My address is po box 576, Marshalls Creek Pa 18335. Thanks
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I am wertualey blind and my wife is blind we live in South Africa and are battling to get out on the small grant we get we have 2 children at school if you can help us .  If you can help!!!!  Transport and more incom orte to imagrate to a nother contry.  E-mail us.

Jeffrey
Here since: Mar 7, 2007
Male, 34
Entrepreneur
Cononut Creek, Florida, USA
Languages: English

 

www.successroadinternational.com

http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-16021

Wanted: Disposable Income

Hi All,

 

I am looking for people who are willing to donate money to help allievate some of my current financial difficulties. I am woking two jobs right now and I can't seem to get out of the red. If you, or anyone you know, have some disposable income they would like to donate please respond to this post. Thanks and have a great rest of the day!

 

 

In Need Of A Reliable Car
We are down to 1 income at this time.  My husband works overtime just so we can pay the bills and now they are doing away with his overtime.  We only have 1 car at this time.  My car just blew a head gasket and I am no longer able to get to work and had to quit.  It doesn't have to be fancy, just automatic and reliable.  I ask for help in this matter so that way we won't lose our home.  I need to be able to find a job but can't with out transportation. 

Thank you!

Melanie in TX

    
Comment: http://www@successroadinternational....
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "This may sound far fetch but trust me honey, it works"

Following is an opportunity that you can't afford to miss. I know you may have probably heard all the gureantee stories to get you out of debt, so I won't add to that less. I will say, however, if you want to improve your life and have the sence of accoplishment that doing it all yourself brings, I would like to intrduce you to the following link. It will all explain itself . Don't give up yet, as it has worked for many of us. It will work for you, if  you work it. God bless dear.

http://www.pluginprofitsite.com/main-16021


http://www@successroadinternat ional.com
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julian bug
Here since: Jun 10, 2008
Male, 26
unemployed
Atlanta, Georgia
Languages: English

I am a 26 year old male with mental illness of schizophrenia and mild mental retardation. My mother is currently out of work but has been trying to find work for a long time and cannot secure a job. She is so stressed and so am I. I recieve a fixed income but it is not enough for us to make it through the month as we are trying to pay for shelter and such. It is so hard.But we are scared to die. The homeless shelters will not allow us to live together because of my age and being alone around strangers is so hard for me with this illness. Please help us somebody if you can by offering donations or put us to work to do odd jobs. We are extremely decent people with spotless backgrounds and no use of drugs or alcohol. We are very honest and kind. My mom needs a job so bad, please help us in any way that you can. We would be so greatly appreciative. Thanks

A very sad mom and son

Please help me find the answer

   As I write this, I don’t know if any one will ever even read it, or understand it. But I feel the need to tell my story, to ask my question, because I am just so desperate to find the answer, if the truth is out there, somewhere, I want to find it.

   I am a 45 year old single mother raising two teenage boys on my own. They are 14 and 16 years old. Before you go judging me for “choosing” to be a single parent….you should know that I was married to a man that I believed was a good man, and after we married, we had two sons together. Then I found out that he was sexually abusing one of the children, and so I had to leave to protect my children.

   My question is this…how is a single person supposed to earn enough to support a family of three? I work and I also attend college. I earn about $12.50 per hour at my current job.  In the state I live in I don’t qualify for ANY type of assistance, because in Utah, $12.50 per hour is a “good” job, and I earn
too much” to get food stamps, or housing assistance, or help with insurance, or even school lunch for my kids.

   After taxes, I only take home about 1,600 per month. From that, I have to pay rent, car, insurance, utilities and food, and most times, there really isn’t enough for all of that. In Utah, the average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment is at least $800 (if you’re lucky.) No one will rent me a two bedroom apartment, because of the ages of my children. In Utah, utilities are very expensive, as is gas and food.

   I am going to school to help myself, hoping that I will not always be in this desperate situation, but I am beginning to see that it is futile. Once my kids are grown and moved out (if they can afford to move out!) I will still need a roof overhead, and my oldest son, he has a disability, and I am not sure when he will ever learn to drive, and work and become independent.

   I figured out that I need to earn at least 17.00 per hour, just to squeak by once I graduate, and of course figuring in pay back on the student loan (classes at USU are over about $900 per class, no book included!) and to be honest, I just don’t even know how it can be done. What are the chances I will even get a job that pays 17 dollars per hour in Utah, and even then, that’s just to get by

   Most friends, relatives, and co-workers have a two income family, and are earning twice what I earn, and there are a few, where the husband just is a high earner, and if the wife works, that income is for “fun” money.

    Many, many woman I know seem to marry or otherwise “hook-up” with men, (or even stay with abusive men) just because they know they have to in order to pay the bills, and take care of the kids. I am not here to judge them, but as for me, I just can’t have a relationship or marry someone because I need his income. I think that is a horrible reason to be with someone.

   So I struggle with the thought…”is this really as good as it gets for me?” Sometimes I feel sickened that It really does take $17.00 per hour just to provide the basics of living. I went onto a government website today just to see….maybe I am way off.  That website said that it costs a family of three 36,000 per year (gross income) to even have the basics…food, housing, utilities, medical and transportation, and they were only figuring 500 per month for housing. There is no housing in Utah for 500 per month.

   Sometimes I read study and ponder and try to find the answer….please don’t tell me that faith is the answer. I think faith is a beautiful thing, and I believe miracles do happen, however, in my life, I have not been the recipient of good fortune, or “karma”, and “faith” will not pay my bills. (I tried to pay my electric bill with a note that said “just have faith….good things come to those who wait! ” but that didn’t work! J )

   I really don’t want a loan….I’m not here to borrow money. I just want answers, suggestions and experience, strength and hope. How do other people do it? I guess I just so want to believe that it can be better, that it will be better someday. I just have to have hope for a brighter future in order to go on. (bluejay63@gmail.com)

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Sign up,no money needed,you don't have to pay for anything but you can earn money just signing up,read for more information,I'm here for you if you've questions.

Hello to all, there's a way to create an income. It's free (reall) and it's as easy as signing up (no money,no credit or bank card needed).

I know many of you have some serious (terrible) problems and I do not want you to feel they are being ignored but I cannot help you with money right now. I can help you with prayers which I REALLY do say for you all.

And I can help you as someone helped me recently. You go to this site which is somewhat like MySpace only it's just beginning. In helping them byasking others to signup YOU create income for yourself.

This is not hard,there are no tricks. You have NOTlHING to lose. Though it's not "money in the hand" right this minute it is in your future and that's good.Most of us need help.

Helping someone else helps yourself,it's great. I hope you ALL get blessed!

Check this out everyone,you'll be happy you did I believe.

Please go to http://www.zenzuu.com/lynnc and sign up. It's not a religious thing,it's just a way to add a little money to your life.QUESTIONS WELCOME always. I'm here to help

Best Regards,Lynn C.

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please help me answer this question

   As I write this, I don’t know if any one will ever even read it, or understand it. But I feel the need to tell my story, to ask my question, because I am just so desperate to find the answer, if the truth is out there, somewhere, I want to find it.

   I am a 45 year old single mother raising two teenage boys on my own. They are 14 and 16 years old. Before you go judging me for “choosing” to be a single parent….you should know that I was married to a man that I believed was a good man, and after we married, we had two sons together. Then I found out that he was sexually abusing one of the children, and so I had to leave to protect my children.

   My question is this…how is a single person supposed to earn enough to support a family of three? I work and I also attend college. I earn about $12.50 per hour at my current job.  In the state I live in I don’t qualify for ANY type of assistance, because in Utah, $12.50 per hour is a “good” job, and I earn
too much” to get food stamps, or housing assistance, or help with insurance, or even school lunch for my kids.

   After taxes, I only take home about 1,600 per month. From that, I have to pay rent, car, insurance, utilities and food, and most times, there really isn’t enough for all of that. In Utah, the average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment is at least $800 (if you’re lucky.) No one will rent me a two bedroom apartment, because of the ages of my children. In Utah, utilities are very expensive, as is gas and food.

   I am going to school to help myself, hoping that I will not always be in this desperate situation, but I am beginning to see that it is futile. Once my kids are grown and moved out (if they can afford to move out!) I will still need a roof overhead, and my oldest son, he has a disability, and I am not sure when he will ever learn to drive, and work and become independent.

   I figured out that I need to earn at least 17.00 per hour, just to squeak by once I graduate, and of course figuring in pay back on the student loan (classes at USU are over about $900 per class, no book included!) and to be honest, I just don’t even know how it can be done. What are the chances I will even get a job that pays 17 dollars per hour in Utah, and even then, that’s just to get by

   Most friends, relatives, and co-workers have a two income family, and are earning twice what I earn, and there are a few, where the husband just is a high earner, and if the wife works, that income is for “fun” money.

    Many, many woman I know seem to marry or otherwise “hook-up” with men, (or even stay with abusive men) just because they know they have to in order to pay the bills, and take care of the kids. I am not here to judge them, but as for me, I just can’t have a relationship or marry someone because I need his income. I think that is a horrible reason to be with someone.

   So I struggle with the thought…”is this really as good as it gets for me?” Sometimes I feel sickened that It really does take $17.00 per hour just to provide the basics of living. I went onto a government website today just to see….maybe I am way off.  That website said that it costs a family of three 36,000 per year (gross income) to even have the basics…food, housing, utilities, medical and transportation, and they were only figuring 500 per month for housing. There is no housing in Utah for 500 per month.

   Sometimes I read study and ponder and try to find the answer….please don’t tell me that faith is the answer. I think faith is a beautiful thing, and I believe miracles do happen, however, in my life, I have not been the recipient of good fortune, or “karma”, and “faith” will not pay my bills. (I tried to pay my electric bill with a note that said “just have faith….good things come to those who wait! ” but that didn’t work! J )

   I really don’t want a loan….I’m not here to borrow money. I just want answers, suggestions and experience, strength and hope. How do other people do it? I guess I just so want to believe that it can be better, that it will be better someday. I just have to have hope for a brighter future in order to go on. (bluejay63@gmail.com)

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Please help me find the answer

   As I write this, I don’t know if any one will ever even read it, or understand it. But I feel the need to tell my story, to ask my question, because I am just so desperate to find the answer, if the truth is out there, somewhere, I want to find it.

   I am a 45 year old single mother raising two teenage boys on my own. They are 14 and 16 years old. Before you go judging me for “choosing” to be a single parent….you should know that I was married to a man that I believed was a good man, and after we married, we had two sons together. Then I found out that he was sexually abusing one of the children, and so I had to leave to protect my children.

   My question is this…how is a single person supposed to earn enough to support a family of three? I work and I also attend college. I earn about $12.50 per hour at my current job.  In the state I live in I don’t qualify for ANY type of assistance, because in Utah, $12.50 per hour is a “good” job, and I earn
too much” to get food stamps, or housing assistance, or help with insurance, or even school lunch for my kids.

   After taxes, I only take home about 1,600 per month. From that, I have to pay rent, car, insurance, utilities and food, and most times, there really isn’t enough for all of that. In Utah, the average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment is at least $800 (if you’re lucky.) No one will rent me a two bedroom apartment, because of the ages of my children. In Utah, utilities are very expensive, as is gas and food.

   I am going to school to help myself, hoping that I will not always be in this desperate situation, but I am beginning to see that it is futile. Once my kids are grown and moved out (if they can afford to move out!) I will still need a roof overhead, and my oldest son, he has a disability, and I am not sure when he will ever learn to drive, and work and become independent.

   I figured out that I need to earn at least 17.00 per hour, just to squeak by once I graduate, and of course figuring in pay back on the student loan (classes at USU are over about $900 per class, no book included!) and to be honest, I just don’t even know how it can be done. What are the chances I will even get a job that pays 17 dollars per hour in Utah, and even then, that’s just to get by

   Most friends, relatives, and co-workers have a two income family, and are earning twice what I earn, and there are a few, where the husband just is a high earner, and if the wife works, that income is for “fun” money.

    Many, many woman I know seem to marry or otherwise “hook-up” with men, (or even stay with abusive men) just because they know they have to in order to pay the bills, and take care of the kids. I am not here to judge them, but as for me, I just can’t have a relationship or marry someone because I need his income. I think that is a horrible reason to be with someone.

   So I struggle with the thought…”is this really as good as it gets for me?” Sometimes I feel sickened that It really does take $17.00 per hour just to provide the basics of living. I went onto a government website today just to see….maybe I am way off.  That website said that it costs a family of three 36,000 per year (gross income) to even have the basics…food, housing, utilities, medical and transportation, and they were only figuring 500 per month for housing. There is no housing in Utah for 500 per month.

   Sometimes I read study and ponder and try to find the answer….please don’t tell me that faith is the answer. I think faith is a beautiful thing, and I believe miracles do happen, however, in my life, I have not been the recipient of good fortune, or “karma”, and “faith” will not pay my bills. (I tried to pay my electric bill with a note that said “just have faith….good things come to those who wait! ” but that didn’t work! J )

   I really don’t want a loan….I’m not here to borrow money. I just want answers, suggestions and experience, strength and hope. How do other people do it? I guess I just so want to believe that it can be better, that it will be better someday. I just have to have hope for a brighter future in order to go on. (bluejay63@gmail.com)

Debbie220
Here since: Apr 16, 2008
Female, 52
Eldon, Missouri
Languages: English

First time here so i hope someone will thave a heart and see my need.

Im a grandma who recently has needed to begin raising 2 wonderful grandkids (3&6)

What i need is jst a little bit of financial help to get a car (as the one i had just took a dump and had to send it to the salvage yard)I live in a rural area, so there is no buses or taxies to take if i need to go to town or take kids to doctor. my only income is what i get from dissability and social security. It would be such a blessing for any help you can give,

thank you so very much in advance.........Debbie

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SINGLE MOTHER WITH LIMITED INCOME

I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A SICK LITTLE GIRL WITH  R.S.V. AND I HAVE HARD TIMES MAKING EDNS MEET. THE FATHER IS NOT IN THE PICTURE AND IS NOT MAKING THE CHILD SUPPORT HE IS ORDER TO. I HAVE APPLIED FOR ASSISTANCE BUT THEY TELL ME THAT I WILL HAVE TO QUIT MY JOB BEFORE THEY HELP ME BECAUSE I MAKE SOME MONEY BEFORE TAXES THEY DONT REALIZE THAT AFTER TAXES MY PAYCHECK IS NOTHING. 300 EVERY TWO WEEKS DOESNT EVEN PAY THE RENT. I AM SO FORSTRATED I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I AM NOW FACING EVICTION. I HAVE NO ONE TO TURN TURN TO. I AM PUTTING MYSELF OUT THERE IF ANYONE KNOW OF ANY ORGANIZATION OR CHARITIES THAT CAN HELP ME AND MY DAUGHTER PLEASE HELP ME.

THANK YOU.

MINNIE

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