<p>Just plug in an external keyboard. You can usually get them for $5 at a used computer parts store.</p>
<p>I already have a bluetooth keyboard (of course bluetooth wasn’t turned on)
But the last few models of laptops have keyboards that you have to take the frigging computer apart to swap them out instead of just removing the clips on top- they quoted me $600! haha- they have got to be kidding.(
If I can’t fix it, I can get a replacement for $100.( & I found instructions on how to take it apart online)</p>
<p>We have been putting the maximum into retirement savings, that Hs company will match, since we had lost a lot in tech stock awhile ago- plus made the illadvised move of borrowing from retirement for D’s tuition, one year. ( and the mortgage the year after that)</p>
<p>Im also in the position of being in school- and networking for jobs that will pay well- or quitting school and working for not much money.
Because of learning/disability issues, I unfortunately can’t do both, although I am going to try.
We live in one of the most expensive areas in the country, with the highest inflation, but we have lived here all our lives, its not like we moved here on purpose!
We are researching where to move- I’m leaning toward Portland ( where older D lives 
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