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Our Neighbours Uganda had their president sworn in for a 7th term

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 May

I am a proud African, almost independent of any leadership as I am mostly self-reliant in terms of basic needs. I mean I hardly expect food, shelter and clothing from our government. Healthcare is scandalous and amenities are...

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SNAP Interruptions in the US?

Loyal Opposition @PinkFloydFan (1187) • United States 6 Feb

I know this is an international site, and even though you don't depend on this, I'll explain it anyway, and would love to hear how your country deals with hunger. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the US....

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Is there street begging problem in your country?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1731) 26 Jan

Every country seems to have this issue, though it seems to be much higher especially in third world countries of Asia, South America and Africa. Do you have this problem in your country and is anyone , including the government...

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Is street begging allowed in your country?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1731) 14 Aug

In all the countries I have been to, street begging of one form or the other is allowed. This is the case even in the Unite Kingdom and South Africa. Does your country allow this kind of a thing?

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A country with 10 million out of school children in Africa

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1731) 12 Jun

Poverty is forcing many kids out of school especially in countries in Africa. In Nigeria for instance, there are more than 10 million out of school children roaming the streets, sometimes hawking food to sell and get some money...

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Story Of Death Of An Old Father!

Md. Rakibuzzaman @MRRSPMMTZOWE3 (65) 17 Apr 25

Yesterday, I was very shocked to hear about a old man who committed suicide on the railway line. The old man's name is Mir Ruhul Amin. He is approximately 60 years old. I really con not accept such a death of an old man. He is...

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Watching vet stories: what I learn.

marguicha @marguicha (230331) • Chile 19 Aug 24

Good morning, friends. Today I am watching a documentary about a vet in the US who works helping out people who have no money to care for their pets. And for the first time I see a side of the US I did not know about: the poverty...

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AFRICANS NEED GREAT LEADERS

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 21 Jun 24

I am proud African though from one of the poorest countries. Poverty of Africans id greatly attributed to greed and poor leadership. There are claims that colonialism contributed to our poverty but I tend to believe that...

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WTF is Wrong with You People?

Great White Snark @pbashton (87) • South Africa 28 Oct 23

It disgusts me that people can complain about how expensive everything is (which it arguably is) and how financially constrained/poor they are, on the one hand, then a few minutes to days later, throw away perfectly edible food or...

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Is Child Hunger Really a Thing in America?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 26 Oct 23

I am not going to say there aren't likely some suffering families. And I am not denying that it exists. What I am asking moreso is whether it is as big of a problem as some politicians will have us believe? We've seen what...

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Credit Builders

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 8 Jul 23

I am trying to build my credit score so I can eventually buy my first home. I am at 501 which is huge for me. A few years ago it was in the 300s. I am already using Self and Kickoff and a really crappy credit card. Does anyone...

Yesterday was Payday

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 8 Jul 23

My check actually went further than it normally does because I had overtime on it. I got everything that had to be paid this paycheck paid and have my remaining envelopes in order of importance. In September I get one of those...

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Are you a Spender or a Saver?

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 4 Jul 23

I believe there are two kinds of people in this world. There are Spenders and Savers. Spenders have the urge or need to spend every penny that they come across. Savers have that same need or urge but it is to keep as much money...

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How my No Spend months work

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 4 Jul 23

July is my first No Spend month this year. For a No Spend month for myself I don't spend any money on anything that isn't in my budget. There are a few rules that I use for myself. If my vehicle breaks I will empty other...

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Soda Savings Challenge

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 2 Jul 23

I mentioned that I charge myself $1 for every soda that I drink. Doesn't matter if it is a bottle or a can. The only rule is I can't buy 2 liters, only 16oz bottles and 12oz cans. I have a container and every time I open a soda I...

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I'm a tired person

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 2 Jul 23

Almost all the time I am tired. Especially when I'm at work. I work from home so the urge to take a cat nap on my lunch is huge. Thankfully I manage to talk myself out of it all of the time because by the time I fall asleep it...

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New Budget

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 1 Jul 23

It is now July 1, 2023. How did that happen? When did that happen? I swear it was February last week. I just sat down and finished my June budget and made my July budget. I need to bring home $3,844.33 to pay all of my bills...

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50/30/20 Budget

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 24 Jun 23

If you haven't heard of the 50/30/20 budget or you have never had it explained, here is how it works. You get paid and then your money gets divided in the following ways. 50% of your check gets put aside for Needs. Needs like...

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New business idea

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 24 Jun 23

Next year I will be opening my online shop and will have a table at some vendor fairs. I will be making and selling all things budget related. Envelopes, fake money, savings challenges, binders, etc. My goal is to make them...

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Payday

Quilter @fatragu (677) • United States 24 Jun 23

Well, today was payday and just like that all my money is gone. I didn't even get to cash stuff any envelopes. Got up, checked my bank and saw my check. My car payment pulls out as soon as my check hits the bank so I can't...

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