Formerdoormat,
You don't believe things in our country have taken a turn for the worse?
The prices of everything have gone up,food,gas,phone,cable...........
How old are your children now?
It was easier just 4 years ago to pay for things,now I struggle as do many single Mom's I know.
I have worked in the health care industry for 20 years,the changes I have seen in peoples insurance is an outrage. You are paying more money than ever in deductables,co-pays. Critical medications are not being paid for,and it seems the sicker you are the more the medicine costs.
When I bought my car 3 years ago it cost 10.00 to fill the tank it now costs 30.00.
ALL these increases everywhere are taking away from my children.
Is life easier if you don't have to worry about money,yes for me it is.