Comments on: Free Groceries or Just Another Scam?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:47:25 +0000

It sounds like your brother needs help with getting his finances in order, and the credit card problems will naturally come with it. Go to daveramsey.com and read his book Total Money Makeover. His easy to follow steps to become debt free have 100% changed my family’s life…we’ve paid off a ton of debt just by looking at what order we pay our bills in and getting intensely focused on what we are paying off…it is worth a try, even if you only read the first few chapters. I know it probably sounds a little hoaxy, but it is down to earth stuff that everyone can do-and it doesn’t cost anything to borrow the book from the library. Dave does offer a “Finanial Peace University” class which I think is usually around $100, but not necessary to go through if you can read and understand the book….give it a try!!! good luck!! (Also–he has talk radio shows on a.m. radio and on Fox business network)

By: flash

flash — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:25 +0000

Well, I’ve had no luck with the gentle approach here. DB is complaining about the credit cards but doesn’t understand this may be one of the sources. And he won’t take the Dr. Phil approach of tough love with his DS. Sigh…still looking for ideas on this one.

By: fern

fern — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:56:48 +0000

Think about it….why would anyone give out $250 worth of free groceries to the world at large?

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. I’m amazed at how many people so want to get something for nothing that they’re willing to ignore all reason and logic.

By: LC

LC — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:56:06 +0000

To stop credit cards from being taken out in your name, can’t you put a credit freeze on your account? And/or a fraud alert? Isn’t this supposed to help?

No, wrt your real question….”if it sounds too good to be true….” Sometimes it’s just hard to convince someone else of that. Good luck.