I do know that my MIL does not have to claim the monthly stipend for the kids as income for tax purposes, yet she can claim it as income for taking a loan out for herself to purchase a pretty nice flashy suburban and her hubby a nice truck. He does have a job now -- makes $8.00/hr (which is no...
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Suzette -- I truly do not get that, either. I've known some who do have it and need it. They get enough just to scrape on by. And then there's people like my MIL.
I don't mind it if people really need it and don't abuse it, but there are so many who do. My hubby's mom did foster care and then adopted 8 children. She is cruel and unkind to them, but they bring in $6000.00 a month for her. Some of them have minor special education needs, but nothing major...
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What!?! What's this? If you have children and are on welfare do you get this or something? How crazy!!
MP lives in Australia.
Thanks Sourland! I forgot about that!