Fizz -
Look at each of these problems with a "beginner's mind". Forget your preconceived notions of why you can't do X,Y, or Z, or why A, B ,or C won't work. Think outside the box.

As for money - where's the fat in your budget? Keeping track of every penny sent is usually informative. And can the debt be refinanced to a lower rate?

Ellie