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When my parents were alive,they were not very rich.Yet they helped their two older 1 time after time.When Daddy passed away,his notebook showed debts 2 from several of his children.I was not among them.I 3 borrowed money and when I did,I set a repayment plan and 4 to it.It was a matter of 5 with me.I couldn’t stand owing my parents—or anyone else—money because I watched them 6 to help out my older sisters when they were in financial difficulties themselves.
These days,after the death of my parents,I am one of those people who can be 7 to for help when they need it.Just as I can’t stand 8 other people money,I can’t stand saying no to whoever needs help.I don’t 9 helping others,but I would be more than glad if they would make a(n) 10 to handle things themselves, perhaps by doing some 11 planning—like planning not to spend money they don’t have!