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I Stress About Stress Before There Is Stress To Stress About

I'm so stressed right now,my daughter's SSI check didn't go on her card so now I'm freaking out because tomorrow is tax free weekend for the US,that's where all clothes and school suplies are not taxable.

I've put off buying school clothes in favor of bills all summer so of coarse, something like this has to happen.

I'm hoping it will resolve itself withen the day and it prob will but I'm in panic mode.
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NodandaWink · 51-55, M
Do you have any credit? If so charge everything then immediately pay it off when the check goes through.
JaneDoeEyes · 36-40, F
@NodandaWink I'll never do credit,I've watched everyone I know go way way way into debt and still trying to crawl their way out.
NodandaWink · 51-55, M
Thatv is foolish. Pardon me for being blunt. Credit is a necessity in todays world. The trick, and you're already half-way there with your concern, is not to abuse or misuse it. If you know the money is coming in a certain time you can do the transaction now and pay it off in a week when you get your check. The trick is simply to pay it before you incur interest charges. If you are smart with credit it is a great thing. If you,are foolish then yes it can be a nightmare.
JaneDoeEyes · 36-40, F
I understand how credit works,thank you though. It's just not a option I'm willing to persue.
NodandaWink · 51-55, M
I think if you really understood how it works you wouldn't have that attitude but you'll have to come to that understanding, or not, in your own time and way.
So I guess, embrace the stress! Much luck.
JaneDoeEyes · 36-40, F
Maybe it's that I do understand credit but you don't understand my families cronic money situations. But thank you for the well wishes on my anxiety.
NodandaWink · 51-55, M
I do get chronic money problems. Also I understand if you feel you won't have the discipline to use credit wisely. Best not to put the temptation in front of yourself. I hope you resolve your troubles soonest.
JaneDoeEyes · 36-40, F
You nailed it on the head,I don't trust myself or my husband with them.