***RESOURCES AND TIPS***

YNVTish

Everyone is struggling with our current recession problems... Upper, middle and lower class!

Share some resources that you may tap into that are helping you or your family...

Or share some tips that you may have that will help others with coping with their current financial situation.

(((and people.. lets try and stay away from people stealing from the system.. if you qualify then you obviously deserve to get them)))

YNVTish

I'll share one... FOOD STAMPS!

Yes people, regardless if your working, own a house or married you may still qualify for food stamps. Obama has created a special program for people that are being laid off or with one income household.

If you would like to see if you qualify... Go to ... http://www.C4yourself.com and apply.

YNVTish

Heres another one... HEALTH INSURANCE

Stop paying $200-$400 for health insurance for your kids. Healthy Families offers insurance for children and pregnant women. For $7 to $70 per month depending on family size..

http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx

YNVTish

Here's another one ... SECTION 8

Another one I wish I had. Can you imagine how much money I could save and apply to household bills.

It's now not only available for single mothers but also for working families.

Check it out...
http://portal.hud.gov:80/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8

YNVTish

Here's another COUPONS

don't be afraid to use coupons.

http://www.krazycouponlady.com

I just recently bought $78 worth of drinks and paid $19 for it.

whoaababy

You go girl! Thanks for this. I love kcl! And hip2save for coupons!

Mybabe

How about getting on school!!! Its good for several reason you can get scholarships and grants. Also you can put it on your taxes of you look into all the information there are tons of tax credits! And FYI don't use the loans apply for tons and tons of grants and scholarships! And at the end you can walk across the stage and have been getting paid the whole time! I know I am!!!

LilSugarsMomma

@mybabe That is awesome! Whatcha goin for?

Jay_july1

This is helpful thanks!!! My WIC office told me that if you get WIC most likely you can get food stamps. This is also good for military families cus i am a stay-at-home mom and we have WIC and applying for food stamps.

Mybabe

Yes it is!!! Im going for criminal justice!!!

YNVTish

@mybabe... Do you have a site for grants and scholarships..

Lourdes26us1

Thanks for the tips

Mybabe

At my school there is a list, but its for just the school I'm in. Check out the grants and scholarships in your financial aid department there should be a list.