My budget is 30% of my guaranteed income. Between $600 and $700 per month. I have looked into Section 8, but the waiting lists and risk with safety don't make it feasible until I get down there and see for myself.
At this moment, I'm being painfully, painfully real about my spending and my problems with money. I am also aware that without a strong support system around me, I will most likely make the same mistakes over and over.
While Asheville doesn't have Debtor's Anonymous meetings, they do have a fabulous consumer credit counseling service which has a terrific reputation. They are having a workshop on money and women in mid-October.
Asheville is terribly expensive and we won't be able to afford a two bedroom apartment there... yet. I have looked at Johnson City and Hickory. If you head an hour north, the prices on apartments drops by 50%. There are nice complexes there were I could find a two-bedroom in our price range.
My credit rating, however, is still an issue. I've made a budget for this transition and shared it with some friends in D.A. and some others.
Ironically, I've spent decades of my life trying to convince Matt to face his issues honestly when I've been in-and-out of deep denial with my money issues.
I know I tend to head to la la land with money and I'm really trying to make that right. I have put my kids through a lot because of my problems in this area. Praying hard this transition will go smoothly and we find a safe, affordable place.
Our lease here is up Sept. 30. I can't afford to renew and I don't have work here anyway. There's not much work here for anyone, let alone a writer.
Building support around me with people who have screwed up money and put things right.
"You know, it's times like these when I realize what a superhero I am." Tony Stark/Iron Man
“Focus on what you can do, then do it with all your heart.” Lois Wilson
