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[quote=Anonymous]I would not let a family member move in that I thought was making poor choices with money and that didn't have a clear crisis outside their control/solid plan to turn things around. Too much potential for damage to the relationship.

I would offer to: 
#1. Give her enough money to make rent this month, and maybe half of rent for the next 2 months 
#2. Have her over for dinner/make sure she had basic food
#3.  Help her investigate other benefits she might be eligible for
#4. Help her with her resume and job application process

#1 would be CONDITIONAL on her going through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, which I would pay for ($100 I think). I'm an atheist, so it actually pains me a bit to make that a condition since he is hardcore evangelical, but the class is phenomenal and there is no other "network" out there like that that helps people get their act together. It's a 9 week class, and she'd have to go every week AND be open to sharing what she's learning, her budget.

#2 - #4 I'd do without conditions. But I'd be willing to give some money to the situation to avoid her moving in AND to help her get on the right track.

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