Posted by judy1 on October 12, 2003, at 21:38:20
In reply to How does one handle poverty?, posted by shar on October 11, 2003, at 11:45:56
Do you feel it's time to apply for social security? I don't know if your benefits will cover your bills, but if you've been working 20? years it does come to a decent sum. In my state Medicare goes with HMO companies for health plans so everything is pretty much covered. I went through Alsup (sp?), insurance attornies who took care of everything and was approved in 3 months. As far as debtors, I also went through a credit counseling program and they set up a plan like noa's and I never had to deal with nasty letters anymore. utilities agreed to take what I could afford monthly and I eventually caught up. As long as everything gets paid down, your credit score comes right back up (as long as you don't declare bankruptcy). if i can help any further please let me know. take care, judy
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