It's not pretty but it does get better. We're making it, with no help. We've waited over 2 years for him to make as much as he did when he bought his house after losing one job due to a closing and others that worked part time or laid off. You kind of have to be grateful for the moment, because you never know what's going to happen with this job. Right now, we're using a different technique. No credit. Paying ahead on everything and saving what we can while fixing up the house in case we can sell instead of forclose. I know what you mean, that would be some real reality tv. lol.....