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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Need Help Figuring Out Where to Put 6 Yr. Olds Money    —Algonac, MI

"Hi ladies. My son just turned 6 this June. He recently won a settlement of $12,000. The courts say it needs to go ..."

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talk to a financial planner. Investment firms. Some could be put in an educational plan, and some into investments or stocks that could grow and complement the educa...

First of all, check out the Michigan College Fund - they have a matching gift from the state. It has certain requirements and you will have to see if you qualify, but...

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Q: Need Help Getting Bills Organized    —Leander, TX

"Hi Mamas! Hubby wants to get away from automatic bill pay, so we decided that I should be in charge of the bills. ..."

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S., I use the computer program Quicken to help me with all my bills. You can set up the bills to appear on your calendar. You can make budgets, track the differ...

Hi S., I bought a dry erase calendar board at Wal-mart. I pay all my bills online so as I get my statements I write down the amount due on the date that it's due.....

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Q: Looking for FDIC Bank with Good Rates    —Chicago, IL

"I'm looking to open an account at a FDIC bank with good interest rates and customer service, I want to do a CD accoun..."

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If you are in the northern suburbs I would look into State Bank of the Lakes. They are small (yes, FDIC) and it is so nice to walk into your bank and have them not onl...

Look into a local community credit union. They are FDIC insured but instead of being out to make a profit they are out to make you money since every member has a stake...

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Q: Online Payment Mistake    —Lewisville, TX

"I decided to make a Verizon phone payment online- this was my first time to ever do it because I am skeptical of doin..."

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I would first of all contact Verizon by phone and confirm that they did not receive the payment (payments and letters can pass each other) so I would do this before I ...

try checking your online history for proof and did you record your confirmation number,without that you are pretty much SOL. I pay everything online and never have iss...

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Q: Online Bank Accounts    —Mount Prospect, IL

"I am looking to open an online bank account for savings so that I can benefit from the higher interest rates. Has an..."

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We have an ING savings and have had it a few years. We're plenty happy with it!

ING has savings and an online checking account. The checking account would have the overdraft protection, but not the savings. They most likely do a "soft pull" - wh...

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Q: Exchange Foreign Currency    —Bolingbrook, IL

"I am wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can exchange foreign currency?? Some of it is older like FRANC's, e..."

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K. I have used "World's Money Exchange"..It`s in Chicago..They offer good rates..You can even view the current rates on their website.. http://www.wmeinc.com/

I don't know how much you have to exchange, but here's my idea. Our tooth fairy leaves a $1 and a coin from a foreign country after she takes the tooth. We use it as a...

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Q: Does Anyone Really like Their Banks?    —Allen, TX

"We are looking to change banks. Does anyone really like thier banks? I would like little to no fees, lots of ATM's ..."

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Hi C., I love my bank! FROST BANK. Before I switched I was with Chase. Fees and customer service were not the best. One time I was over drawn by one penn...

I'm a big fan of Bank of America - they have all that and are located across the country, so when we need to hit an ATM in another state, we find one easily so we don'...

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Q: Bank Account for Kids    —Tampa, FL

"I would like to set up a savings account for each of my children. I am looking for a bank that has child friendly ty..."

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There is a community bank in South Tampa called Pilot Bank. They have a very child friendly saving account program complete with a "pilot puppy" Their web site is Pi...

I set up an account for my daughter at Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union. There are very child friendly and will help encourage your child to save their money. Your Welcome!

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Q: Suggestions for Investments in My Home    —Saint Louis, MO

"Okay ladies! I am getting the first-time homebuyers loan that they offered this year and I want to be wise with my m..."

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A tool box with tools. Hammer, both kinds of screwdrivers (different sizes), scraper, nails, screws, electric screw gun, masking tape, duct tape, black permanent mar...

We're getting new windows and I was referred (by a window contractor) to Window World (seller of the $199 window). If you purchase the windows that are their upgrade ...

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Q: Need New Bank, Have Had It with B of A    —Keller, TX

"Any banks out there with really good customer service? I don't need anything special. Just standard customer service...."

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wells fargo and wamu are good just for simple checking never had any issues with the bank making errors or them fixing problems the merchants created either

We have been with Guaranty Bank for over 10 yrs now and get great service and they do have a totally free checking program and they offer lots of other services as wel...

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