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Need advice on realistic ways to earn money from home

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Flutterbe · 25/08/2026 13:00

Due to a partners debt . I’m struggling to pay the bills ! Always been a housewife and now an oldish lady, I need to find a way of earning a little money from home ! Anyone out there who has good experiences with working from home ? Help would be very much appreciated!!

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KrazyKatty · 25/08/2026 13:04

Why is your partner’s debt impacting on you paying bills? Isn’t he paying off his debt and covering his fair share?

If not, why?

Bjorkdidit · 25/08/2026 15:13

If debts are impacting being able to pay household bills, earning more may not be the best solution. In any case, if you have little work experience it's unlikely that you'll be able to earn enough working at home to make a meaningful difference to household finances unfortunately.

Do you own or rent (and if you own, is your partner a co-owner?)
How old are you both and are there any DC at home?
What skills and experience do you have?
What was the borrowed money spent on?
Are you entitled to benefits and would you be financially better off living alone where you don't have the costs of another adult who may not be covering the cost to the household in lost benefits, higher bills and food/travel/entertainment costs.
Is there a reason why you can't work outside the home?
Has your partner sought professional advice about the debt?

Sorry for all the questions, but no-one can advise without a bigger picture of your overall situation.

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