Hello everyone. A little background, I'm 20, U.S citizen and currently doing a degree in college. I have 2 younger siblings, sibling 1 is 18 and sibling 2 is 16, both live with my grandparents. Sibling 1 has just started college and is doing engineering. My grandparents are really great people (late 70's) who have been kindly supporting us ever since we moved in. However my grandmother has been having severe health problems for the past 2 years and my grandfather, with the little money he has left saved up has been taking the hit very hard. As a full-time college student I try to fit in some part-time work to pay for my food and contribute what I can to my grandfather but it's just not enough.
My parents....well they separated 12 years ago in their early 30's. Both of them were doing pretty well at that point and they were ambitious in their career plans. Dad was doing alright a few states away and was paying for our living expenses until he went bankrupt 3 years ago for some massive debts (I don't know the details). He stopped visiting us shortly thereafter and I haven't heard from him since. Mom was promoted to stratospheric heights and moved overseas to work. The last time I saw her in person was nearly 2 years ago when money wasn't such a big issue and my grandfather assured her we could be taken care of. She pays for my tuition fees in its entirety and spares me the student loans. She calls every few months or so but I have no way of reaching her outside of that (no social media presence etc). I fear the financial hit is taking a toll on my grandfather's health. I need some good advise on how to manage my finances and help my family in the process independently. Thanks!
Submitted December 24, 2018 at 02:08PM by Salty_Fudge http://bit.ly/2CwCeGv
