Dear Sal,
We are a family with young children and a limited budget. The prices keep going up, and our dollar is stretched beyond the basics. We have just moved from an apartment to a house. We have no money to buy needed furnishings, and there are so many basic household items we cannot afford. My husband said to ask our parents for help, but I know they are also on a limited income, and I do not feel comfortable asking them to help us. We are both working and a lot goes to child care. How do we get more economic leverage when we are doing all we can?
Stretched Too Thin
Dear Stretched Too Thin,
In these times, we are all trying to create economical leverage. You can find great deals and even free things out there. You do not need to think new, go onto sites like craigslist.org and freecycle.com. People are giving away perfectly good items. Also, the age old custom of barter is back; maybe you or your husband could trade a service to someone who has furniture they no longer have a need for. This is America, we make do and extend a hand, just reach out…
Good luck!
Sal
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