Tag Archives: going to college

Can’t Afford My Credit Cards. Living on Food Stamps, Child Support and College. – Stacy

“Dear Steve, My situation is this. I am in credit card debt in the amount of over $10,000. I have recently moved to try to get a better education to get a better job. I am a single mother with three children and do get government assistance in the form of medicaid and foodstamps. Before [...]

Is It a Good Time to Go Into Debt for an Education? – Marie

“Dear Steve, I am just turning 53. I am a divorced female. I still have part ownership in a house with my ex. The amount left on the mortgage is 85,000. I have been thinking about going into debt for a degree, to the tune of about 40,000. Some of my friends tell me it’s [...]

Worried Sick Asks “Am I Worrying Myself Sick About My Financial Future?”

I got a question submitted today through the GetOutOfDebt.org site that really caught my attention. If you have a debt related question, you can ask me for free help also. “Dear Steve, I just turned 25 and I am still living home with my parents. I have attention-defecit disorder and severe depression/anxiety. I am currently [...]

“I Have Three Degrees But I’m Broke And Miserable”

Theresa “Dear Steve, I have $75,000 in school loans and I have one job bringing in $360 per week after taxes and another job where I make $150 per week after taxes. My car payment is $251, rent is $600, utilities are $130, Food is $80, and water is $45. I have a 401(k) with [...]