Results tagged “economy” from Momtourage: Need Advice?

My fiance is worried, not happy, about my pregnancy. Why?

THE QUESTION :

I'm five months pregnant, and my fiancé doesn't seem to be happy about it because we're not where we need to be financially. How do I get him to see that this child is a blessing and that we can still make it? I'm so tired of the pessimism.

THE ANSWER:

Yes, having a child is something that should be joyful and celebrated, but the expense of it all--paying for the formula, the diapers, the clothes, the medical bills, the daycare, etc.--can be a bit overwhelming, especially in these hard economic times. Your fiancé is smart to be concerned about how to finance it all, especially if he doesn't feel like he makes enough to do what he probably feels he's charged to do as a father-to-be: Take care of his family. My guess is that he's not so much unhappy about his impending fatherhood as he is worried about how he's going to adequately provide for you and the baby.

Denene Millner

How can I make money at home now that I've been laid off?

THE QUESTION :

I have five kids: four in school and one at home for a few more years. I was just laid off from a very well-paying job for two days of work. I know that to make the money I was I will have to work full-time. Not a problem, except for the cost of full-time childcare! I am receiving unemployment for now. Is there anything I can do at home to make some extra money to help with our high bills?

THE ANSWER:

There are many opportunities for home-based work. Determine your skills and preferences first. There are many legitimate opportunities: telemarketing, sales, clerical work, secretarial or transcription support, mystery shopping, recruiting and so much more. But beware of scams while researching your options on the Web and elsewhere-- they're in abundance in nearly every area of work-at-home employment.

Natalie Gahrmann

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