greylady

@greylady (153)

United States • Age 73

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Tomorrow is a new day. A stranger is just a friend I haven't met.

Discussions (13)

greylady's Discussions

Advice?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 15 Sep 07

I have a son who just turned 31 years old. He is epileptic. We have attempted to file for disability for him and can't seem to get anywhere with it. He recieves his medication thru a program with one of the companies that...

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2 people

prize notifications when you didn't enter a contest??

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 17 Jun 07

For a while I was recieving checks in the mail from Canada that I was supposed to deposit and then send the funds via money order to a processing center to claim a much larger prize. It sounded like a scam to me and I ran them...

prize winning notifications

scam

spam

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1 person

Still hoping to find an income on line

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 16 Jun 07

I have been searching for months for a way to earn a little extra income on line to help with my money dilemma and offset the money I spend on internet access as well. I have to admit that I haven't been here a lot. I've just...

online income

seeking employment

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3 people

How does 'My Best Responses' affect what you earn on MyLot?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 12 Jun 07

Are 'My Best Responses' the result of rating? How do they benefit you?

earnings

mylot

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Do you have high blood pressure? high cholesterol?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 21 Mar 07

I found out a couple years ago, after I had had my first stroke, that I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I had no idea that my blood pressure or cholesterol were high and I guess it contributed a lot to my having a...

medical issues

special diet requirements

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2 people

How has having a stroke affected you?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 21 Mar 07

A couple years ago I was unfortunate enough to have a couple strokes and although mine were definitely not as nearly as devastating as the ones experienced by many, I still have things to cope with and results to deal with. If...

dealing with medical problems

physical limitations

stroke

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Have you ever dealt with debt reduction/elimination companies?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 20 Mar 07

Have you ever dealt with one of the debt reduction places? I have been thinking about doing a bancruptcy but this debt place called. They promise 55 cents on the dollar or less negotiated by them with my creditors will actually...

debt elimination

debt reduction

finances

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Telephone Companies-Which One Do You Use?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 20 Mar 07

With the cost of living being what it is, we are all cutting corners where we can. I have heard a lot of commercials on new phone companies that offer better rates and complete calling packages that include both local and...

bargain shopping

frugal living

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1 person

Free writing instruction

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 19 Mar 07

I have been doing a little research since reading that some of you are thinking about becoming published writers. If you are interested, there are a few places on line that offer free instruction and guidance. Look at...

learning to write classes

romance novel

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3 people

How do you make money on line?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 18 Mar 07

I just started here a few days ago and since then lost my job. While I am out looking for a job I don't want to discount earning extra money on line as an option. I know I won't start out very high on the pay scale. I don't...

jobs

online income

paying internet sites

5 responses

Starting over

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 16 Mar 07

After 25 years with the same company I find myself with no job, no savings, a house payment, a car payment, utilities, and unpaid credit card debt. I wasn't in great shape before with credit card companies threatening to take me...

finances

frugal living

lack of employment

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4 people

Does it make sense to you?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 15 Mar 07

Sometimes people run into financial difficulty. I doubt anyone does it on purpose. When you fall behind in your bills why do creditors demand payment in full when they know you don't have it or you wouldn't be behind in the first...

budgeting crises

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1 person

How many times can the same income be taxed?

greylady @greylady (153) • United States 12 Mar 07

I pay federal income taxes, state income taxes, social security taxes, medicare taxes, city taxes, and school taxes before I ever see my paycheck. I bought a home with money left after it had been taxed at least six times and...

money management

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1 person