Rental Real Estate &amp; Business Real Estate
paid money i owed and bought my child diapers and so forth.
Use money normally asigned to pay off credit cards.
Husband only working I am stay at home mom
GOT PAID FOR VACATION &amp; SICK LEAVE WHEN i RETIRED.
saved half, and half went to pay off debt
went to food bank one day about 4 months ago.
payed bills and bought something for the house. wife saved a little, i spent a little.
money into a fund that i can use toward wellness,education or other needs.
Use it for insurances &amp; property tax
i was out of work for 9 months due to leukemia.  had short term disability then got ssid for the last few months.
employer will put in no more than $100 to match me on retirement bi-weekly
Global health insurance purchased by self
Varias mucho mis horas de trabajo, cada semana.
Hasta ahora no he tenido gastos hace de emergencia,
if im lucky i might get 40.00 every few months for child support
When I was self-employed, clients paid on different schedules
we are Harvey flood  victims and currrently living in FEMA trailer on property with gutted house that we have sold with understanding we may stay until our FEMA lease expires
I work for my mom and she pays for everything lol
I am a substitute teacher. No exact number of days worked.
my husband is OTR driver his pay is based on his deliveries
health insurance premium support under ACA
farm/ranch income when crops/cattle sell
Some credit some money from back account
have substantial amount in my bank account that supplements my income
had to give it to someone else towards a debt owed
loaned money to my son for a down payment on a house
i own a house that my elderly parents live in rent free
health issues causing leave from work for both working parties
cost of living increased while income did not.
We had to replace a fence that was old and starting to fall down.
child support paid or not paid by exhusband
N//A, as my son lives with us and he received the tax refund.
integrity and personality of individual manager
Will use it to help pay for daughter's wedding next year.
Healthcare Sharing Organization (Samaritan Ministries)
Divided it up between us to use or save as wished.
was Laid off but have found some part time work since.
child support payments not always on time/changing
Craigslist, getting rid of stuff in both
Not government benefit. Railroad retirement benefit
we moved in the last year. the refund helped pay for a couple of projects and updates
Income is low. Waiting on new job, and have to use savings to get by which is runnng out
accepted offer as contractor, waiting on security clearence
did rent rooms but that was a desastor as they broke and took items from the house
education &amp; qualifications of advisor
cuando boy al doctor tengo gastos estras porque me queda  a 5 horas de retirado
I controll how much I can take every month
Vehicle troubles. Had to use money. We would use for other things.
Education and Training relate to Job/Career
Purchased new heater(9500) paying off monthly (7 to go)
Got an inheritance, so I had extra $ above income
It's only letting me select one - so Reputation, branch locations, diversity
always have had surgeries almost every yr and have to pay off medical bills to get a small discount so charge the bills on a 0% cc also pay for our college daughters living expences and auto breakdowns
didnt put anything into retirement to get more money on paychecks
25% hourly cut in hours based on funding
voluntary benefits such as accident, cancer, critical care
farming don't get a check  on a regular basis
2 kids in college means our spending exceeds our income
We have a rental house and a start up farm.
Put in savings, then take out when needed.
I am in school. When I am on my break my hours change at work
My Father-In-Law &quot;owns&quot; the house, but my wife and I pay the mortgage payment and will take over the mortgage next year. So, we kind of own it. We don't need permission to do improvements or anything like that.
recieved federal refund ,payed state taxes
Would help with a lot of personal development non-work related as well as related (loans &amp; payment of depending on what and how much)
medicare and now my health benifits that are part of my pension have become my supplemental because the government requires a person to sign up for medicare when they are 65
My wife is in school and worked less hours at times
through retirement options from past employer
bills sometimes would have a little left and other times not
caught bills up, car matenaince, home repair
Wife has partime job, only works when there are elections
Paid off a credit card, and paid 1 month of rent
use cash in my wallet, rest on credit card
im not working currently, i gave birth recently
Added the refund money to my primary banking account
own a trailer, pay rent for space and some utilities.
will only accept one, the 3 are, fees, interest,convenience.
sold our home and bought another home for less
fees or costs, interest rates, reputation
having worked with and knowing the institution before
my car had been broke down for months I spent my tax refund to get it fixed. I was borrowing my moms car
the other household member is a room mate and her money is her own. I have no income at all right now so i always exceed my income.
went to a swap meet to sell some of my stuff
self-employed and business hit slow patch
Transmission reverse gave out. Used tax for repair
had a medical hospitalization. also unexpected car repair
Medicare, Tricare, &amp; VHA Works Together
i am retired and teach one class a semester
Christian Healthcare Ministry- medical sharing and short term emergency medical plan
when i lived alone i needed to borrow to get through the month
i do not live alone any thing checked would not have anything to do with me, i take care of myself
Social Security Disability Backpay with regular monthly payments beginning in Sept. 2017
Enrollment rates in my wife's online course offerings
SSDI started in September. Before that the GA I mentioned. The kindness of others was irregular.
County general assistance awaiting disability decision
we had to move into our own apartment, moving is expensive.
work Agency as a Surgical tech, it pays $30.00 a hour
Purchased needed items, payed off bills, stocked up on food.
We have a Reverse Mortgage on our house so we dont make monthly payments but it also is not rent free.
2000 VW Jetta and burial plot next to my dead sons ashes
my late, Daddy, started that bank in the '90s, alwsys stsyed
brother[trustee of my affairs,livesout state]
Paid what bills we could off with what we got back, still owe, lol
Used refund for a trip to Venice, Italy.
paid car insurance premium for entire year
We spend more because of winter expenses
two government pensions - survivor as widow and my own federal employment
applied it to first 2018 estimated tax payment
I bought the RIGHT to live in this retirement community as long as I wish but pay a monthly fee, my investment is only half refundable if I leave or die
I am on medicare &amp; my wife is covered from work
child care, free lunch program at school
I do not receive benefits from my employer
I prefer to deal with a local institution.
increase in cost of private school tuition
apply to a charity for help-St Vincent de Paul- or-Salvation Army
Worked 2 -3 hour shifts at Dollar Tree and then had a health issue and could not work any more.
My husband has a debt to the state of VA to pay back TANF his daughters mother recivied.
They do not offer anything other than the pay check I must earn.
Variable operating income from owned business
Divorce fees, lawyer fees, child support
I have Social Security, an annuity, and 2 pensions from 2 employers
not paid if missed work for sick or personal reason
Mom owns.i pay all bills and maintain iy givr some rrnt
I'm a professional musician, so have done music gigs
Self employment income can be high one month and low the next. If my daughter or i get sick or hurt, go out of town or something unexpected and I cant work theres no money coming in.
just moved into affordable housing for artists and my family helps with some of my rent.
lose work days due to children being sick
Paid bills, used as a down payment on new car, bought tires for daughter in laws car
Knowledge of/experience in the financial industry
Availability of products/services that suit my needs
Recommendations/experiences from people I know
My husband lost a lot of money, then he died suddenly
I'm self-employed. It all comes from me...
Car break in's, extra car &amp; medical deductibles
Uses it to pay part of first quarter 2018 taxes
Pais my land taxes and paid up bills I was behind on..
Owned business and could not take a paycheck
Work for an auctioneer preparing and during auctions
Provided by state teachers retirement  self paid premium with Medicare  paid for in addition
I invested a little more than I earned and therefore was living off my savings
I started using a bank when I moved to this city 22 years ago and I'm using the same bank today.
paid bill up to date that I fell behind on,
taking care and helping my elderly family and friends
Computer only let's me select 1 choice - not 3
a few trips to food pantry this year,  use coupons for market.
need dental work/ pulled and dentures  my medicaid may not cover it as most dentist don't take it as they pay low and late.
college bills and assisting son during school
Used it for typical expenses and to help child
saved half and paid bills with the other half
I am an 11 month employee - one month unpaid
some tuition assistance for related schoolwork
we own three houses. Two are rental income properties
work a few hours a week at JoAnn's for fun and socialozation
responsible for upkeep and utilities, etc
specialty purchase that we would not otherwise buy
Received from city/state andpayed Federal
I didn't receive one, but my sister did. Not certain how she spent it.
Personally, I have no debt, but those in my household do.
storm damage repair to home that insurance didn't cover
self employed means i have to take care of my needs
I am self employed and offer myself nothing.
Medicare Advantage Plan through state teacher's retirement
Used most of it to pay off part of my credit card balance.
Consulting - giving research presentations to various groups
I am part owner of 2 houses that my parents reside in.
I left the childrens father (and took nothing) and had to rebuild a household for 5 children from nothing
my wife got sick and missed several days of work. she does not have paid sick leave
boat, vehicles, music recording equipment
my accountant applied it to State income tax
SSI cut by over $500 per month due to old cow sales.
Part time independant contractor/no hourly
paid property taxes and Auto and Homeowners Insurance for the year
Handicap accessability of financial institutiuon.
paid off credit card accounts that increased while I was unemployed, bought clothes for my daughter who is excessively growing out of everything, bought clothes for myself (pregnant - needed bigger pants and shirts), paid 6 month premium for c
I work in movies. We typically work for 2 months and then have to find another job. I am fortunate that I don't seem to lack work.
Left with IRS for application to 2018 taxes
paid property taxes for this year in full
Business investment comes first for long-term growth
Work part time for someone else (2 different part time jobs)
I am part time so I do not get all the benefits, I selected the ones I get
own mobile home. rent the space it is on
Required Mininum Distribution from IRA accounts
paid my next quarterly tax payment with it
Own house with a partnership and rent from the partnership
Withdrew money from our retirement IRA's to pay for bills.
Gambling became a problem for my husband.
Tom runs his own business. It is always variable. We have a large savings to draw from when there are lean months, and add to the savings when business is good.
the mortgage debt is investment property.
Mobile home is mine, but i pay space rent
SSDI Lump Sum Backpay in late 2017 followed by new regular monthly payments
Put towards Principal on mortgage payment
paid my husbands back child support with most of it
Retired Methodist Minister Working Full Time for Housing Allowance Only
spending increased due to holidays and birthdays.
i saved half and used the other half to pay more into my bills!
I havent encouter any of these situation
deposited it in checking account for household budget
Ease of doing business and how helpful they are
ice hockey referee (independant contractor)
Saved most and payed home owners and payed for coal for the next winter
Paid Family Leave Time to care for sick family member
home improvements: i.e., new water heater
left it in SS to help pay next years taxes
spending was higher due to natural disaster
had to pay for damages caused by Hurricane Irma
pay rent and expenses for single parent not living with us
family member. not considered &quot;borrowing&quot;
All these offered if youre full time only, which im not
Employer offers vacation, sick leave &amp; retirement, but I'm ineligible because part time.
Saved it all, to be used for house and vehicle insurances.
i would ask if i could pay in a few payments
no mortage..paying all property taxes, imsurance , maintenance upkeep... Aunts home ..she is in a nursing home now  , this is first step to our retirement...
military: finance/pay roll over paid several times
I am saving for a move in the beginning of August. I would then begin paying it off after the move around August 15th
I don'tdo anything but put my checks directly to my checking account
I don't use anything but a checking account
I am an independent contractor.  No benefits.
couldn't work due to time recovering form surgery
banks like credit unions there for  bank members, not for corporate board members
aided with family member's after death debts
Added on house for mother and running to Doctors
Approved for social security and I let go of my job for our family to move to purchase a nicer home.
they offer a free life insurance 20%of my income. paid barevment. pet insurance. accedent insurance. cancer insurance and dental
A home which we plan to pay off before retirement
this page doesn't work correctly.  Can't select more than one category.
Dividend payments on retirement account from work
My mom and I both because we have separate financial situations.
0% interest loans from bank credit cards
take surveys for Understanding America :)
One of my monthly incomes is based on the stock market
I don't work every day and my husband mind is some ware thin here
Paid the Fed Tax with the State Tax Refund
I am on individual plan as mandated by ACA
Repaired gutter on my home and had to have natural gas line repaired.
a lot of new, high expenses for the year
My employer provides no benefits.  I take off when needed.  my jobs are mostly 24/7
Work as a full time for a person out on maternity leave (13 weeks of work)
PERA Care Coverage which I pay for monthly
Sold a couple small litters of AKC show quality puppies
full time pastor (technically a self-employed position)
no, i am flex to work and receive no benefits.
Loan against value of securities in a brokerage account
sometimes shopping or spenting more on weekly groceries
Make payment arrangements with hospital.
small pay comes for serving on a educational board, and a state advisory committee
That my spouse &amp; I agree on our choice.
my husband and I are both fine artists and we never know what will sell
I limit my interactions based on what I have done.
Have to use credit cards to pay for car insurance and vehicle registration fees and for any house or car repairs.
$300.00 in my only savings account, that is required to keep from paying monthly bank fees.
applied refund to 2018 quarterly estimated
i work for a bank so it depends on where I work
local bank where i have banked for years
We own this house &amp; another upstate in the mountains. Both are fully paid for.
Using the same credit union since i was achild in the 1960's because of their rates, personal service, convenience &amp; services
Haven't changed or added financial institutions in decades, none of above?
private practice caseload fluctuates based on referrals that come in
an interest free credit card that i use occasionally,---pay pal
My sons covers his family and i have acchhs from state at no cist
take it out of my Charles Schwab account
community owned &amp; operated; never sells out to big corporate banks
Don't have an account but family and friends do and they say there really good
I retired in October, 2017. My pension is less than my salary
surgeries, mother's and friend's medical issues, customers' life events, death of customers
flexibility for parent's medical adventures, personal needs for time off
I own a home but rent during the week for work reasons
Every day expenses and some additional needs that were too expensive to buy normally
wife tax refund went towards a bill. my tax refund got taken by child support.
I quit my part- time job about a month ago.  I will begin another in about 2 months.
I most recently worked an hourly job with no benefits.  My upcoming job will be the same.
part time job after teaching for 38 years
Spent some paid down some of mortgage with the rest
saved most of it and used the remainder for annual donation
some of the bills where  lower than usual
put some in the house and some in the kids savings
husband had cancer and was off work. we had short term disability tgen ssdi. one month with no income.
Other family members have knowledge of their situation and I have knowledge of mine
Paying off student loans and paying for credential program
medicare and athem blue cross and humana
replenished savings account from money used while husband was not working
The IRS put it toward my tax payment plan
Energy assistance grant last winter $575
paid it right back to irs for our business
Saved *almost* all of it, spent a small amount
Girlfriend , sometimes hear , sometimes not.
Girlfriend, I ocationly borough $ &amp; pay back as soon as I can.
collectables of various nature farm equipment
Death of family member and no life insurance, major medical expenses, unemployment
Cut out cable TV, cut out cell phone, only ate cereal, eggs and bread
currently paying interest on adult child's college loans while he attends college
your system doesn't allow more than 1 item
Our jobs are not at an office, Self Employed
seasonal income from sale of farm produce
Survivor benefit as widow of government employee
Sale of berries and fruits grown on farm
Worked full time for one job and part time for another
Over half of my income comes from actively managed investments including selling covered call options. Monthly income depends on the length of the Option contracts.
The tax refund [spent] goes into checking which lowers the abount I take from investments for living expenses [saved].
Saved some and paid off debt with most of it
we filed for bankrupcy so they took most of it
I have been ripped off to many times I use just a local bank
The survey won't allow me to chose 3, so it would be interest rates, good service, and convenience of online format
Same question, same problem, same answers
custody case attorney payment; sister's funeral
ag related. no monthly income. based on when you buy and sell cattle
filled out surveys for UnderStandingAmerica
occassionally assisted my relative in her design business
I have a lot of old debts from credit cards, utilities, phone, etc. that I gradually became less and less able to pay after going on disability and have since resulted in judgements against me.
Self-employed contracting and real estate
I could ony choose one option.  fees and cost
increasing responsibility to care for sick parent hindered regular work
Had parents mark as dependent and gave to parents
If emergency, allow to go to collections
payed back borrowed money and spening to go to duluth minn. to pick up grandchild again still owe 500 for propperty tax and 500 for state tax got back 700
my wife is main suporter itake care of kids now stay at home dad and grandpa
i get paid 500 a month for helping take care of my disabled son who is now 26
medicaid and my wifes employer for life,dental andeye
Rotated larger payments to pay off each zero interest charge before expiration for each unexpected necessity charge, ex., Auto repair, vet bill,dental
No interest offers from credit cards w/specific expirations, always paying off in advance
recommendations from financially experienced family members
I use my state refund to pay the Federal that I owed
demos of children's vitamins at local grocery store
1 day Personal and 1 day Longevity Leave
Home Improvements, Added dental, moving towards self-employment
relocation to new state, moving expenses, extra travel
Insurance (cars, house, health), telephone, Dish TV
fuel oil, furnace, plumbing bills, prop. tax, sewer bill
overall customer service and willingness to assist.
My grandsons refund, dont know ehat he did with it.
My knee accident was largely part of the reason.
Some friends &amp; family gave me money &amp; I now get meals on wheels.
Had an accident &amp; broke my knee-cap at the end of Feb. if 2018 so I needed it to live on for expenses.
left in tax account for 2018 estimated taxws
union provided retirement trust -unvested
all of the above if full time employed. I am variable.
put it toward 2018 estimated tax payment
Depended on how often private students came
Sold products on social media as an independent distributor. Tutor a few hours a week at my convenience online.
used theoney to pay bills and get s vsr snd a new appartment
I own two properties.  I live in one and someone else lives in the other.
We had a big home improvement project that required several years to save up for.
withdrew money for mortgage payoff &amp; large $ purchases
self employed, change in how much customers owed/paid us that month
own two houses plus the one we live in  Rental income more the expence.
Drove truck for local farm at harvest time
I live with my daughter her husband makes those decisions drc
Paid 2017 Health Care Premiums charged to credit card. Federal Government took ALL of our Earned Income Credit because they taxed me on the discount I got on my Obamacare Health Insurance.
$8,000 Loan borrowed from Life Ins policy to pay off 2017 Health Ins Policy charged to credit card
We paid $235,000 to build a hardship home on our daughters property. We don't own the property, it cost twice what we thought it would cost and used all our savings.  We have a loan we are paying on it.
no benefits.  work approximately 6 hours a week
own a home in another city, currently rent from son
water heater broke so we had an emergency expense
lots of weddings, travel to take care of sick mom
Contract truck driver with varying routes and pay
My wife received a wage reduction at her job.
Income didn't vary the Dr. Bills I had to pay did that took away from my income
Help with medical through affordable care act
Trying to pay off some Dr.and hospital bills from the deductable on my insurance
I rent from my girlfriend, who owns the house.
I work freelance, not always booked, don't get paid for days I take off
more bills than what we bring in. behind on bills. fees upon fees upon fees
my refund went towards bills. my husbands refund was taken by govt (child support)
self employed sometimes personal reasons stand in the way of going back to work
Car repairs, DMV fee, unexpected problems...
car insurance, family contributions support
Increased expenses for son's health issues.
Depends on what the expense is and how it can be paid.
Weather hasn't permitted working. But work for myself.
own one rent, currently renting another in a different county
alot of debts i dont remember, but alot, from past
Had to pay for dental work on both of us.
automobile uninsured accident judgement. behind in rent.
emergency situations; health and automotive
C.U. load to covef dental work for me and spouse
Parsonage, provided by church as part of compensation
wouldn't/t let me check 3 so I would say #2,4 &amp; 7
wouldn't let me select 3 so I chose #4, 7, &amp; 10
#4, 7 &amp; 10 It wouldn't let me selection top 3
We made improvements to our farm and had to dip into our savings.
Both my husband and I have insurance through each of our employers.
needed a new heating and air unit so went towards meeting that
from cash that we keep on hand for things
paid next years first quarter estimated income tax
Saved, spent, and payed passed due taxes.
High medical/hospital bills ;  costs increase but not the income
Own house but rent space in mobile home park
A CD made up from modest funds from the downsizing of our house
bought a business, opened itt and then closed it 10 months later. pay was erratic.
business didnt work out, so i am living on savings while seeking employment