My family struggling with financial problems. I'm only 11 and I have 3 sisters. What can I do to stop wasting money, I get free hot lunch and my mom works 2 jobs. I need serious help.
2006-11-29 12:12:03 · 6 answers · asked by Smiley 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Just be nice and help your mom out by doing stuff around the house. Have your mom a drink (like Ice tea) ready when she gets home and don't argue with your sisters. Clean your room without her having to ask, etc. Your mom will be so happy!!! I grew up with my mom single and having to work a lot and we were very poor. Now that I am older, I know what would have helped her the most. And it's doing little things like the above.Turn off the lights when you leave a room, don't ask for name brand cereal, turn the t.v off when your not watching, hand wash dishes instead of using the dish washer, do outside activities like walking in the park or playing in the park instead of asking to go to an amusement park, etc. But remember you are a child and finances are not your problem, and you shouldn't let it worry you that much.
2006-11-29 12:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by ximxca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well u could do a yard sale and get rid of the stuff u really dont need or stuff u will never ever use. or u could a fund raiser,try to save your money by turning off your lamps,dont leave them on it saves energy and take short showers not long ones that will save a lot of money on your water bill.and you could get some of your friends together and do a car wash $5 for each car.
2006-11-29 12:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be more specific. How do you think your family is "wasting" money? Food, shelter, clothing, transportation? I can give you some ideas, but I have to know where your money is presently going. You must also acknowledge that you are only 11, and that your mother and sisters may not want your imput.
2006-11-29 12:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem just like it at your age. What I did is Keep the house clean, babysat my younger siblings, etc. If you have skills with the computer maybe, you can learn how to burn cds, dvds, and you can sell them. It may be illegal. But that is what I am doing. lol
2006-11-29 12:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by Dorianna Helena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-clip coupons -purchase widespread off manufacturers fairly of brand variety products -purchase 2d hand products alongside with clothing, dishes, etc... -unplug electronics whilst they do no longer look to be in use, alongside with cellular telephone chargers because of the fact they pull ability despite in the event that they do no longer look to be getting used -consume out much less in lots of cases and concentration on domicile cooked dinners and packed lunches -now and returned in case you circulate to the food market overdue at night, like after 9pm, you may get nutrition discounted that they are approximately to throw out, alongside with rotisserie rooster -budget. Make a itemizing of issues which you will desire to purchase and pay for. next, set aside a small volume for "desire" products and entertainment, and attempt to no longer circulate over that budget.
2016-10-13 09:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rob a bank
2006-11-29 12:22:46 · answer #6 · answered by hiletsparty69 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋