Told I owe money back on my benefits

The agency says I reported earnings incorrectly, but I think I followed the instructions. There are 17 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I cannot afford to repay it all at once.

Read the letter for the appeal deadline and act on it, even if you think you will end up repaying. Then ask about a payment plan.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.