Tag Archives: barely making it

My Husband’s Business is Starting to Recover But We are So Overloaded in Debt. – Lisa

“Dear Steve, In 2001 my husband, an engineer, left his company and started a business with 2 partners. The company was doing well and they were giving themselves about $7,000/month in take home pay each. In 2007 we moved to a slightly larger house, increasing our mortgage by about $1,000/month. Long story short – large [...]

I Always Heard Not to File Bankruptcy. Now I Wish I Had. – Kathy

“Dear Steve, I owe 2008 taxes & I’m not paying in enough this year. I need every penny of my take home pay and more to live. A few years ago I took out a “mortgage based loan” to pay around $20,000 credit card debt. I have always heard “not” to file bankruptcy–I wish I [...]

My Husband is a Trucker in the Trucking Industry And Deep In Debt. – Tanya

“Dear Steve, Hello. I have been married for 3 years to a wonderful man. He recently sold the business he owned for 9 years. Over those 9 years he accumulated around $30,000 worth of credit card debt! We own a home and care together, both financed in both of our names. I have very little [...]

We Are Barely Making Our Bills Each Month. – Tiffany

Because of the volume of submitted questions, I am behind in personally answering every single one. I need your help. I am publishing the question below for you to answer. Please help this person by adding your response and advice in the comments section of the original question. Click here. “Dear Steve, My husband and [...]