tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post4061571507358212599..comments2024-03-11T20:19:21.344-07:00Comments on Poor to Rich a Day at a Time: Taxes Done!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463183105162662640noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post-9308409542715732462013-02-12T18:59:41.053-08:002013-02-12T18:59:41.053-08:00Hi Carrie,
Praying for a miracle for you! A washer...Hi Carrie,<br />Praying for a miracle for you! A washer and dryer are definitely a necessity for you, but don't buy new ones! I've always bought used ones and they are fine. My current ones I bought 10 years ago for $50 each. And they get a lot of use! Look on Craigslist. I agree some quality family time - a vacation to make some memories - would be lovely too.<br />God bless you! AnnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post-7122255520183814052013-02-05T06:45:24.826-08:002013-02-05T06:45:24.826-08:00For now our bronco is reliable but has something l...For now our bronco is reliable but has something like 220,000 miles so question how much longer reliability will last. But yeah I am sure we will figure out where best to put it this year :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463183105162662640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post-68702198361688990922013-02-05T06:41:37.228-08:002013-02-05T06:41:37.228-08:00Nutbird, we are exempt from taxes, we pay nothing ...Nutbird, we are exempt from taxes, we pay nothing in federal and only pay social security and state. The reason our refund is high is the government stipedend for earned income credit that we have 2 qualifying children for. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463183105162662640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post-46993678987411522482013-02-04T17:01:04.197-08:002013-02-04T17:01:04.197-08:00When my son died at age 21 several years ago, the ...When my son died at age 21 several years ago, the cremation costs were $1500 in upper New York state. When my parents died in FLorida, cremation was a little less than that. The funeral homes try to get you to buy all sorts of services, but they are not necessary. They really want you to buy an urn, but you can just get the cremains in a cardboard box and then use your own container. You do have to pay for extra copies of death certificates which are needed for paperwork purposes. If either your husband or you die before your youngest is eighteen, the kids get social security, if the parent has worked four or five years in the Social Security system. <br /> Dont buy a car yet. They are one of the worst investments. Each trip to the hospital will be less than $20. Ask your husband to change his withholding from the IRS. $6900 is way to much to have the government borrow for almost a year. Thats roughly $ 140 a week that they withheld. You change it by increasing your number of dependents. It is legal and most people do it so that they don't get a refund. the washer and dryer sounds like a good idea. Have you evertried getting onethrough Freecycle? A lot of hospitals haveused books for sale forpennies intheir gift shop. You can also ask your relatives to pick up some used books on their way to visit you. then,theres always the library. Target has some nice PJ bottoms on sale now. AnnNutbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582321253031488710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161763037661446985.post-42407855876312620342013-02-03T15:55:44.303-08:002013-02-03T15:55:44.303-08:00A lot of decisions to make!
Generally, the cheape...A lot of decisions to make!<br /><br />Generally, the cheapest car to own is the one you already have. I understand about improving the gas mileage, but if the Bronco is dependable, it may be best to keep it for now. <br /><br />I second the washer and dryer! Those two appliances rate high on my list. <br /><br />Building memories and having a place of your own are both so important. Maybe having a family discussion will help put it all into perspective.<br /><br />As far as making arrangements, that's a smart thing for everyone to do. We joined the People's Memorial Society. For $15, we have a lifetime membership. They contract with places in your area to offer the lowest cost, affordable choices. Here in Washington, cremation will cost us about $600. It's actually a relief having this in place.<br /><br />Best of luck with all your decisions!Susannoreply@blogger.com