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[vickig]

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What are you going to do? Can you get the title in your name?

 

[seismic wonder2]

What's a "DNR"?

 

[pips&peeps]

This post reminds me of all the people who bought houses they cannot afford on the adjustable rate mortgages or interest only loans......

And, the government was trying to find a way to help them all out???? Hello! No one forced them to sign the contract. They chose that on their own knowing darn well they would not be able to afford a higher payment.

People need to take responsibility for themselves and stop expecting others to bail them out. Yes unfortunate things happen, but for goodness sake fix it on your own if you can.

Get a second job, sell a luxury item, shut off the cable for a month or two.........

I really hate this sense of entitlement I see now a days.

 

[seismic wonder2]

you forgot "Buy a chicken and get free eggs!"

 

[arlee453]

My mamma always told me that if you can't spell "LOAN"... "GIFT" then you shouldn't give the money. ESPECIALLY to family.

 

[Velociraptor]

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[seismic wonder2]

Oh, Department of Fish and Game.

(Game wardons)

I was panning for gold in a creek near here called Buckman Springs. This guy walks up, dresseed in a green uniform, badge, gun the whole deal. I just assumed he was a game wardon because that's what they look like in Alabama.

I was showing him my gold claim certificate, and other paperwork explaining that I was NOT hunting or fishing, had no pole, lures, bait, netsfish traps or anything.
He looked at me funny, handed me back my stuff and said, "That's great, but, I'm Border patrol. Keep your eyes open. The illegals come through here for water, sometimes they have knives and guns. "

I said, "Sometimes, I do too..."

 

[vickig]

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[s6bee]

Often times the behavior is another form of addiction. Not justifying it by any means because my sister is classic for this. In fact, they just had the car, boat, camper and almost the house taken back due to lack of managing money. I'm certainly no angel but if I get over my head for poor planning, I pay the price..... I don't ask for money or anything. Anyway, my Mom bailed them out to save the house last week. Everything else is gone. She gave them $4000 ( money she doesn't have since she's going through a divorce herself ), but I finally said something 'cause this isn't the first time. It's supposed to be a "loan". I told her that she should have given them the money on the condition that they save the house only to be sold and repay you when sold. They can't afford this house. They live in a home they built, over 2500 sq. ft. and no kids. Way more than they need. I have a family of 5 and live in a much smaller home. But my Mom swears she did the right thing. My sister is almost 45 and this is not the first time they've been bailed out.
A long time ago I cut those ties with my sister. We talk, but we are not close because she pulled that stuff on me a long time ago and when I wouldn't help her out anymore, I became the bad guy.
If a relationship is one sided, and causes you stress, be it emotional or financial, then it may be time to sever them. JMO.

 

[fullhouse]

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Oh yes! I have a SIL that is almost 40 still hasn't had a fulltime job and thinks we should always pay her way.

That's a whole other post, lol!