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Worried about how to manage financially

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Amitolamummy · 26/07/2013 21:38

I have been in a lucky position with housing and finances since I split from my sons father last year, but we need to move into rented accommodation very soon. I am on income support and don't receive much maintenance. My sons have several food allergies which makes my food bills much higher than normal. It looks like I will need to find £100 a month to top up the housing benefit I will be entitled too, in order to find a house close enough to my sons school. From September I hope to start working part time as my youngest can start nursery, but have no idea how long it will take me to find a job.
I'm really worried about paying all the bills, keeping my car (if I let it go i'm not sure i'll ever be able to afford the initial outlay again, plus it limits my employment options)
Is £100 rent top up ridiculous? Does anyone else have to find that sort of money each month? I've been treating myself a bit this last year, whilst saving some money too, because I know I will be watching every penny. I'm not sleeping anymore because I am so worried. I don't have any family or anyone to fall back on

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freemanbatch · 26/07/2013 22:06

I have a mortgage so only get mortgage interest help not housing benefit and I have to find £350 a month on top to pay my mortgage, its just about possible so I think £100 rent top up will be doable for you as long as you're organised about your finances.

Good luck with it because it will be stressful to begin with.

Amitolamummy · 27/07/2013 10:27

Thanks, that is a lot of money to find and would be completely impossible with the amount I get. I still can't see how I will find £100 and manage to pay all the bills, buy food, school uniform, lunches, trips etc. All those presents to buy for parties too. I guess I could just hope everything falls into place and I do find a job that improves my finances.
I never used to be this worried about things but I've been a sahm for a few years now and am completely out of practice with job hunting and things

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