Do's and Don'ts for Tough Times

re: Do's and Don'ts for Tough Times

littlepitcher — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:27:19 GMT

Do make your health, and your family's health, your #1 priority. If you have health, you can straighten everything else out. Without it, your troubles will be overwhelming.

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re: Do's and Don'ts for Tough Times

redw4552 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:08:10 GMT

WOW! Such a great post. These are things that I have been doing, but it's great to see someone else write it out.

Have a great day, Gary.

Shawn

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cheapChic — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:02:03 GMT

Hmmm didn't even know some of the tips cool great information...

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Millers Grain House — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:00:49 GMT

So nicely stated Gary!

We have been without a regular paycheck since 2003! Since Aug of 2005, only 4 checks total to date! Now that could be a stressor for some marriages....but....

I've got to say that our marriage is actually stronger than EVER because we've adhered to many of the things you mentioned....so financial woes don't have mean a marital split and stress.

Once determination to not 'bail out' on each other is established...With Faith, Love and Hope, people can get through the toughest of money times!

Great practical advice Gary!

re: Do's and Don'ts for Tough Times

juju_mommy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:10:25 GMT

Amen!

I would add that those of us still blessed with employment, that we should be very thankful to have it. I am constantly thanking God for blessing me with a good job. It isn't my dream job, by far (in fact, I cant' stand it LOL), but it pays well, has great benefits and about as much job stability as I can get. I do my best to NEVER take that for granted.

I think it's very important that you mentioned dealing with a spouse who has lost a job. I haven't had to deal with this situation personally, but I know of many friends and even several on the Dollar Stretcher forums who are going through very tough times in their marriage due to current financial stress.

Have a blessed day,

Julie