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Embracing the new family dynamics and looking forward to the future with optimism
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Glad that you have had a gentle day!I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.4 -
I’m going to stick my oar in and say that we all have complications in our lives, to different degrees and at different times. But, we also all have differences in our situations. Some of us are working, some might be retired, or of independent means. Some of us contribute more than we receive, and it is those people who are paying the tax credits, the ESA, the Universal Credit, the guardianship allowances, the education costs etc. Lets be considerate, both to those in need and to those who are picking up the bill. Different contributors, different perspectives and different views.
I hope GD is enjoying her few days away with mum.10 -
My two brothers, my three sisters and I were born before the National Health Service came into existance - then my parents lost one son and daughter during the war (in which my father fought) because there were no antibiotics available to them. It is only my youngest sister who was born after the NHS came into existance. I am happy and proud that I and the rest of my family received an excellent education and we all went on to enjoy careers and have paid far more in contributions into the system than we shall receive out of it. It was the dream for which our parents fought, and to which I am happy and proud to be still contributing. Who knows when one of us will need to receive more than we have contributed? To each, according to their needs, from each according to their means.10
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Am I being criticised because I am getting tax credits and guardianship payments??
shame on anyone who puts down the right to have help. It is not for lack of trying to raise above the level needed but unfortunately I am not at the moment.
I pay tax and NI Thankyou.
I am entitled to Housing and Council tax benefits but I don't claim them. as I don't feel the need too.
I would like to earn more than I do, and not have to produce my accounts etc for the means testing every year on the guardian funds. Which incidentally are less than the Fostering allowance, are not index linked and will be worth less and less with inflation.
I put away money for each of the children each week before I use anything for their needs, foods, clothes, shoes, toys etc
If I could earn more instead I would.When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.6 -
I repeat, i am not criticising anyone. I’m asking for consideration for all perspectives, that is all.3
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Certainly no critisism from me.
I take my heart off to youI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.5 -
Shame I can't spell!!I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.7 -
thorsoak said:My two brothers, my three sisters and I were born before the National Health Service came into existance - then my parents lost one son and daughter during the war (in which my father fought) because there were no antibiotics available to them. It is only my youngest sister who was born after the NHS came into existance. I am happy and proud that I and the rest of my family received an excellent education and we all went on to enjoy careers and have paid far more in contributions into the system than we shall receive out of it. It was the dream for which our parents fought, and to which I am happy and proud to be still contributing. Who knows when one of us will need to receive more than we have contributed? To each, according to their needs, from each according to their means.Am I being criticised because I am getting tax credits and guardianship payments??
shame on anyone who puts down the right to have help. It is not for lack of trying to raise above the level needed but unfortunately I am not at the moment.
I pay tax and NI Thankyou.
I am entitled to Housing and Council tax benefits but I don't claim them. as I don't feel the need too.
I would like to earn more than I do, and not have to produce my accounts etc for the means testing every year on the guardian funds. Which incidentally are less than the Fostering allowance, are not index linked and will be worth less and less with inflation.
I put away money for each of the children each week before I use anything for their needs, foods, clothes, shoes, toys etc
If I could earn more instead I would.beanielou said:Shame I can't spell!!0 -
I do hope that you are aware of the normal outcomes for children who are taken into care which you seem to be advocating. If not perhaps you could consider a move to Rochdale, that may broaden your horizons. There are of course other towns that ought to be as notorious, but they seem to have managed to avoid the headlines. If you are worried about the costs of the children being looked after - believe me the authorities will not be paying her a fraction of what it would cost them to deal with them.
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