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slightlv

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17. Thank you, calimary.

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:42 PM

Oct 5

I do feel like DU is a home away from home. This situation has definitely humbled me in a lot of ways, and brought up what's really important in my life. Protecting not only our monthly income, but even more important... protecting my hubby... is first and foremost.
And yes, there have been some great suggestions that I've read so far, and each and every one is sincerely appreciated.

SS comes in on Wednesday. I've given him a set amount of money we have to live on until then, in cold hard cash. And even it is stored in my wallet. He never has felt comfortable getting into my purse, let alone my wallet. So this will work, and this month everything money related falls in my court. I've got my filing set up, my notes and spreadsheet to track stuff, and am beginning to feel a little more "light" than I had been. And it gives hubby something solid to lean on, dealing with cash only. He's such a good guy, Cali. I hate this is happening to him; it's so frustrating to him.

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How do I get through this? [View all] slightlv Oct 4 OP

perhaps if you shared your general location there might be more response nt msongs Oct 5 #1

Wishing you all well TommyT139 Oct 5 #2

Thanks! I'd already planned to do some research, you gave me a place to start! n/t slightlv Oct 5 #13

When my late DH started becoming confused due to Parkinson's, he did marybourg Oct 5 #3

I hate to go to those lengths, but I'm holding them in my slightlv Oct 5 #14

1+ keithbvadu2 Oct 5 #4

I don't really have anything helpful to say except I'm so sorry you are going through this. HeartsCanHope Oct 5 #5

Change the password to your checking and savings accounts. Tess49 Oct 5 #6

Actually, you and I think a lot alike. slightlv Oct 5 #15

I understand your concerns about auto pay. My auto pays are for my utilities, and are posted on the due date of the bill Tess49 Oct 5 #22

If you can't depend on when your autopays get deducted, you PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 #26

At first TommyT139 Oct 5 #21

Sending you love BrianTheEVGuy Oct 5 #7

The one hubby gotten taken in by has claimed a LOT of people here in the Midwest. slightlv Oct 5 #16

At least you can vent here. calimary Oct 5 #8

Thank you, calimary. slightlv Oct 5 #17

Oh man... calimary Oct 6 #24

Thank you.. slightlv Oct 6 #25

In early stages Alzheimer's, my hubby gave permission... SleeplessinSoCal Oct 5 #9

We've already done the CT scan. That's why I know it's "normal" aging. slightlv Oct 5 #18

My David secretly told the neurologist about his concerns. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 5 #23

Based on personal experience Lulu KC Oct 5 #10

Love your last sentence! :) slightlv Oct 5 #19

If you haven't already, it might be time to look into laws/process for conservatoryship Attilatheblond Oct 5 #11

We can be sure that we're not sissies! WhiteTara Oct 5 #12

Thank you for your thoughts, Tara. slightlv Oct 5 #20

Just your first two sentences PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 15 #27

Good for you! slightlv Oct 15 #28