I don't contribute to those gofundmes unless I personally know them or know their situation.

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May 20, 2019
8:41:36am

Baron AKA "Dear Leader"

I don't contribute to those gofundmes unless I personally know them or know their situation.

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Baron

Previous username: jarocho
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A "GoFundMe" after someone unexpectedly dies. Is it always necessary?

Richbyu

5/20/19 8:38am

Occasionally it is a way for people to feel like they are helping without getting their hands dirty.

kccougar

5/20/19 8:40am

I don't contribute to those gofundmes unless I personally know them or know their situation.

Baron

5/20/19 8:41am

It is irresponsible for bread winners with young families to not have life

Ozymandias

5/20/19 8:42am

One of my college friends was diagnosed with brain cancer while in school.

JohnnyComeLately

5/20/19 8:45am

Fair enough. Of course there will be exceptions, but most people simply dont

Ozymandias

5/20/19 8:53am

Yep he had a terrible situation. As soon as I could I bought life insurance

JohnnyComeLately

5/20/19 8:55am

Early in my married life, there's no way I could've come up with $100 a month.

Eddie

5/20/19 9:05am

Not referring to your specific scenario, today's mentality is that there are

Ozymandias

5/20/19 9:12am

I agree completely - there are a wide range of situations/scenarios.

Eddie

5/20/19 9:18am

Perfect case in point.

5/20/19 5:53pm

It is. People get mad if you say that, but it's true.

SandYFan

5/20/19 8:51am

Read about that today: "Thou shalt not help those that are irresponsible."

BGRTHNUMEGO

5/20/19 8:55am

I didn't see him say anything about not helping.

SandYFan

5/20/19 8:55am

Read my post again.

Ozymandias

5/20/19 8:58am

Side note: I wonder what percent of people have life insurance

2018grad

5/20/19 8:43am

What percent does the site get from each donation?

2FarGone

5/20/19 8:44am

How I look at it:

UberDeek

5/20/19 8:45am

Is life insurance paid out immediately? Maybe there are quick costs they don't

Vincent's Picks

5/20/19 8:45am

It never once crossed my mind to do this

Twin Roots

5/20/19 8:55am

To be quite honest - at the point I probably needed the most life insurance...

Eddie

5/20/19 9:03am

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