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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Need Help with Creating a Household Budget for the New Year    —Port Saint Lucie, FL

"Hello to all of my moms out there. With the economy in the state that it's in, I'm finding myself needing to create ..."

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There is an online home budgeting system that helps you manage your spending called Mvelopes. My family will be using this in the coming year too. Their website ...

I am recommending it because it works and I am practicing it now. There is a gentleman called Dave Ramsey. The program is called Financial Peace University. He teaches...

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Q: Financially Freaking Out!!    —Olathe, KS

"Long story short,I have many issues right now. Here's what I need help on. 1. MIL just informed me that she will ..."

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Re #2: Look up Cottonwood Park in Shawnee. I know they have income restrictions, and it's a pretty nice complex...my son's father lives there. Good luck!

Dear A. My girls said their friend gets $30 dollars for watching someones child for 8hrs a day. Could you go to the office 2 days a week and work instead of one da...

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Q: Saving for Education    —South San Francisco, CA

"I am wanting to open up an education account for my 7mos old and wondering if 529 is really the best way to go. I als..."

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A 529 plan is a real blessing, but it is meant for college or post secondary education only. This is the way it works...you put in money and it grows tax free. You c...

Hi A., Our accountant set up 529 accounts for our kids. We contributed for one year. They continue to perform quite well. However... There will always be someone (...

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Q: Looking for an Experienced and Trustworthy Financial Adviser & Accountant    —Simi Valley, CA

"Due to being new to Simi Valley, I am looking for a financial adviser and an accountant to help myself and my husband..."

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Hi P., Welcome to Simi! I moved here about 7yrs ago, and LOVE it! I know this isn't what you're looking for, but this coming Tuesday, from 9am-12n, the MOMs Club wi...

Hi P. I can definately help you out. I came from out of the country and used to have my brother-in-law handle my affairs. He has since retired and it took a long ti...

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Q: Dave Ramsey    —Arlington, TX

"Ladies can anyone tell me about Dave Ramsey's program. My husband and I are drowning in debt and can't seem to swim o..."

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Absolutely wonderful and do-able! I highly recommend Dave Ramsey's program. He has steps that are very practical to follow. It's worked for my husband and myself and ...

There are no words to explain how Dave Ramsey has helped us. We are still snowballin' it and working our way out of debt, but we had a lot to get out of. Since Octob...

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Q: Parents Co-Signing on Home Loan    —Aurora, CO

"Me and my husband are looking into buying a home. We can not qualify with his credit, but we can with mine and a co-..."

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S., Here is my opinion, wait till you can do it on your own. We have owned 2 town houses in the past, with no co-signers. We put a house under contract I lost my ...

Most financial advisors I've ever heard are against co-signing. I'm not sure all the reasons why, but people I know who have done it wish they never had as it ruins t...

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Q: Retirement Plan for Self Employed    —Dallas, TX

"I am looking for a good retirement plan. I am 40 years old and have being living in the USA for 7 years. I am self em..."

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A.- I am self-employed and my financial advisor set me up with a Single K plan a few years ago and it has done well. You can deduct all your contributions off taxes....

A., Try Oppenheimer Funds Single K Plan available through Wachovia Securities A.

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Q: Budget Help!    —Wichita Falls, TX

"Mu husband and are first time homebuyers, newly married, and new parents. We have no credit cards and only one car pa..."

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I've been with my husband for 3 years only married 1 year and 3 months. We have a beautiful 18 month old daughter. 6 months ago he got laid off from his job and hasn't...

When I was younger and married, we really got in hot water with debt. I did my budget the old fashioned way. I got a card box and on each card, I listed my payment o...

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Q: Need Financial Advisor Who Will Not Try to Sell Us Products    —Minneapolis, MN

"Hi there, We're expecting our first child in November and are now experiencing the inevitable "financial freak-out" ..."

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My aunt is a Financial advisor who I know would treat you with Complete Respect. Elizabeth A. Shaw Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Ameriprise Financi...

My husband and I have been working with Nicole Middendorf of Strategic Financial for a number of years - she is very down-to-earth - and makes money matters easy to un...

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Q: Financial Assistants for Working Mothers Without Insurance.    —Dallas, TX

"Can anyone recommend where I could go for assistance for doctor and hospital charges. I do not qualify for Medicaid ..."

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Hi. I have the same situation. I am about 2 mos. pregnant. I called my ob/gyn and the hospital, if you negotiate with them (just ask) they usually cut a percentage ...

K., I'm not sure if this helps or is what you are looking for but I thought it worth mentioning. I'm currently pregnant and my individual health insurance does not c...

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