What can someone do if they are out of money ? husband has a job, we have one ca

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   hanijaneposted 14 years ago

   What can someone do if they are out of money ? husband has a job, we have one car, three kids...
   
   and don't have enough for the bills this month. Where can someone turn when they need help? When they need help asap?

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   mirage erinposted 14 years ago

   If you have an extra room in your apartment, rent it. Ask family for a loan, it is better than credit cards and look for some extra work and savings, also check here for more tips:
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Debt-Management … -your-Debt

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   wychicposted 14 years ago

   If you're in the US, you can probably go to DFS for assistance (that is, unless you have very good income and had extenuating circumstances trip you up...but with three kids, that would take a LOT of income not to qualify). There are programs for assistance with phone bills, gas bills, food, money assistance to be used for any household essentials, and so on. In some areas, case workers really drag their feet on processing the necessary paperwork, but if you make your situation clear then they can often get it approved very quickly.

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   Wendy Krickposted 14 years ago

   I know what you are going through. I have been unemployed for 3 months now and my husband just became unemployed. It is really scary.
   
   I save money by buying groceries at angelfoodministries.com It saves my family of 5 about $300 a month. I wrote a Hub about Angel Food.
   
   And I earn money by writing here at Hubpages.

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      misslong123posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the tip on angelfoodministries.com! I will enjoy checking that out.

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   Girlofmanyhatsposted 14 years ago

   I know where you are coming from. Both my husband and I are currently unemployed and have two children, also one car. I would say take on odd jobs if your kids are in school. If not, looking for a job where you can work from home is ideal but not the easiest to find. Personally, I started selling Mary Kay last year and it has helped many times. It gives me extra income for groceries and gas money. I don't put near as much energy into it as I could so I'm sure you could make more if one wanted.
   Of course the other way is to ask a friend or relative for a loan. Other than a loan, I would say try and find an odd job.
   The government doesn't seem to be much help unless you are so poor that you are practically living in your car. You may have better luck though. I really do wish you the best of luck.

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      misslong123posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      When I lost my job, I wanted to sell Mary Kay or Avon, but I'm not social enough, and I don't know enough people to make any money doing that unfortunately.

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   hanijaneposted 14 years ago

   Thank you all. You are all very sweet and helpful. Good luck to you all as well!

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