Comments on: Unemployed House Guests

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:57:12 +0000

In these unprecedented financial times, there is help available and often it is without cost to the consumer. Feeling Stuck and others with debt problems or in need of help with budgeting might consider referring their house guests to the Consumer Credit Counseling Service in their area. This network of over 100 accredited agencies offer many different types of financial counseling and education programs. All CCCS agencies are members of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling which was formed over 50 years ago.

By: Tamara Holmes

Tamara Holmes — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:52:28 +0000

This really a inspirational story thanks for sharing it with us and i think it will inspire all those people who are really worried about their debts..Thanks for it.

By: Cheryl Forbes

Cheryl Forbes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:37 +0000

Thank you so much for this advice! Do you have any advice for families dealing with fragile parents that can’t manage on their own? My dad has had a mild stroke and mom is suffering from Alzheimers. My brother has taken them into his home as the expense of care for them is horrible. I am at a loss as to how to help and it is taking a toll on our family. My dad is a World War II Marine and “doesn’t need help with mom”. This is not an unusual situation, just one that needs guidance. When do families make the nursing home decision? They do get part time help. Thank you, Cheryl

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:57 +0000

I am VERY cautious about inviting friends to live with us. We once let my friend stay with us in our only guest bedroom for a couple of weeks while she figured out living arrangements. She moved in, settled in, and made no effort to neither move nor offer us rent or help with bills (she did treat herself to trips to Vegas and San Francisco). I pretty much had to ride her “piggy back” to get out looking for a place. Total time: 2 months! It strained our friendship – it’s been about 17 years and I still feel miffed about it. I rarely talk to her. The sad thing is she probably doesn’t realize it… or care.