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6. no kidding

Reply to pandr32 (Reply #4)

Tue May 6, 2025, 01:02 PM

May 6

My MAGA relative has five kids under the age of 12.

I was told they were building a house that was quite fancy.

That plan resulted in the apparent purchase of a 10 acre lot that has nothing on it now but a plastic table and a bar-b-que pit.

Tough times indeed for too many out there.

I never thought I'd see the day that I could no longer afford a car but new ones are close to $40K these days.

So, I had to let go or face losing the house it seemed.

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I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork May 6 #1

So much for my "Golden Years" CountAllVotes May 6 #3

I live in rural Mass. There are local groups that offer rides and other services for free. erronis May 6 #15

Thank you! If I find out any other helpful sites, I'll post along w/ yours on this message stream... SWBTATTReg May 6 #19

Yes, that is here too CountAllVotes May 6 #21

Congrats on dumping your nightmare car! SheltieLover May 6 #2

Yep, its gone CountAllVotes May 6 #5

So many of us are having to face tough choices. pandr32 May 6 #4

no kidding CountAllVotes May 6 #6

I hope there is transit nearby. pandr32 May 6 #9

I live in a rural area CountAllVotes May 6 #10

Check that "senior citizen place" out. pandr32 May 6 #11

I've been alone for 3 years now CountAllVotes May 6 #12

I get it. pandr32 May 6 #17

I do not have a cell phone CountAllVotes May 6 #23

You need to look out for yourself. pandr32 May 6 #30

yes, I have a land line phone CountAllVotes May 6 #31

Are you eligible for Medicaid? Mountain Mule May 6 #18

Yes, Medi-Cal/Medicaid partnership CountAllVotes May 6 #26

So sorry... EarthAbides May 6 #7

The bank that financed it knew CountAllVotes May 6 #8

Maybe you should alert your State's elder care abuse hotline or fraud hotline, there could be others like you that have SWBTATTReg May 6 #24

There is a complaint on the BBB website about them CountAllVotes May 6 #25

Gotta do what you gotta do... Wounded Bear May 6 #13

I have some help CountAllVotes May 6 #14

Giving up a car can be a huge decision. Joinfortmill May 6 #16

I may get another one CountAllVotes May 6 #20

Wish i was closer gay texan May 6 #22

the former lanscape guy told me that CountAllVotes May 6 #27

Yes I know how it is Jacson6 May 6 #28

Maybe a scooter would work? CountAllVotes May 6 #29

Not in CA. you are still required to have insurance and the rates are the same or worse. Jacson6 May 6 #32

I am still insured until Sept. 2025 CountAllVotes May 6 #33

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