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My brother wants to sell his home to my sister, because his health has been in a sharp decline and he can’t afford maintenance and many of his bills.

Has she, for instance, spoken about needing money for other reasons — to send home to family or to take a trip home at Christmas that she cannot, perhaps, otherwise afford?

"We do ask for a voluntary payment for our lessons, but not all parents can afford it."

Many servicemembers argue they can afford to take greater risks because they have job security and guaranteed pensions after 20 years of service.

“People are asking, ‘How can I afford this?’” said Robert Peltier, who owns dealerships in East Texas.