Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Let’s set the scene: you are a caregiver, you’re unemployed or you have a job that you dislike and to add insult to injury, the income from this job does not cover your basic living expenses (rent, utilities, food, etc.). You are a caregiver who is financially burdened. Thus, you are wondering: How Can I …
Welcome to the final chapter of our financial mini-series, where we will focus on wealth creation. You should now know: the importance of being aware of your actual financial standing, via tracking. that financial education is a must. As you learn about money and wealth, you will realize that having a job is just not …
Welcome back! This is Part 2 of our 3-Part series, where we look at the initial steps that caregivers can take to change their financial situation. Last week we learnt the importance of knowing exactly where you are financially. Presently, you should have one week’s worth of data showing how you spend your money. As …
Before you do anything, you must know where you are financially. Not assume…know. When your income comes in, where does it go? Who are you making rich? To get an accurate picture of your money’s journey, you must do what is called Tracking. No, not budgeting. With budgeting, people make assumptions…”Oh I think I will …
Caregiving…it’s my humble opinion that persons who are not caregivers seldom understand what it truly means to be one. We, as caregivers, are somewhat responsible for this ignorance, as we walk around pretending that all is well and that we’re okay, when the truth is that, most of the times, our lives are in shambles. …
How am I going to continue to provide for my sister AND myself? How will I be able to afford the things that we both need? Will I have to stay in a job that I do not like and thus feel the joy drain out of my body every day just so that I …