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Several Money Curiosity Questions..
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on July 5, 2011
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We're working on buying a new house to accommodate our growing family. As I'm figuring out our budget and everything, it got me to wondering what everyone else does. ...
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- We moved into our current home, probably a forever home, in '99. I was told I could buy up to a $275,000 home with a $25K down payment. My wife and I looked at w...
- We are debt free with exception to the mortgage which is crazy low for our area. I see you are in Allen as well and the prospects for TX are fantastic. We are not in...
- Two things: 1) Set aside the money you will be spending on your future house payment NOW. See if you can do it for 6 months. If you can, you are ready for the exp...
Life Insurance Drama
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on April 22, 2008
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Hello fellow mammas! I am the mother of a beautiful 20 mo. old daughter and have been "fighting" with my hubby to get more life insurance. When we got married we got...
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- My husband also didn't believe in life insurance. He said buying it was betting that you were going to die. My husband developed cancer at age 46 and died at age 48....
- I also have worked in the insurance business. Tell your husband that if he should suddenly die that you and your daughter could loose your house and everything you own...
- M., As a life insurance agent, I may have a bias opinion. But you need to speak to someone like myself who has some way of putting you and your husband through a prog...
Financial Planner/Advisor for Kids College
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on May 16, 2011
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So, I am wondering if any financial advisors out there can help me with this. I am currently in grad school and when I finish I will be making a good salary. My oldest...
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- May I recommend Mark Cannon with Ameriprise Financial - ###-###-####. He's a really nice and intelligent person with a young family of his own. He's been really help...
- I highly recommend Shirley White-Stevens in Allen: http://www.shirleywhitestevens.com/ Not only is she an independent certified financial planner, but she specializes...
- A., I have a WONDERFUL financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Richardson. He is on Campbell Road, just east of 75. His name is Charlie Pepkin. He's been my f...
Investing/Saving Question
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on March 6, 2011
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I'm hoping some of you are financial gurus who know a lot about investing and can help me with a question. As of right now, we are 100% debt free (about to purchase a...
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- I agree - a finanical advisor can help. If you know you'll have the money each month and you already have emergency funds, I'd say invest in a mutual fund. I recommen...
- When I was a financial planner, we looked at a few major areas. That you have no debt and some emergency savings is wonderful. Does the $10K savings include the down p...
- I am a financial planner also. Jennifer S has a great response. The only thing I would add is that if you get advice from a financial planner, look for someone who is ...
How Much Does Your Husband Work?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2012
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I am having a pity party over the number of hours my husband works because many of my close friends' husbands are teachers and are home by 3:45 in the afternoon every ...
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- That's not late. My husband is military and works from 5:30 am to at least 7:30 every night. As late as 9 pm is not uncommon. He's gone all week at least once a month ...
- My husband leaves the house no later than 6:30am and gets home between 6:30 and 7pm. I knew what I signed up for when I married him and yes it's hard but like you say...
- I feel you. My husband is a physican and his hours are all over the place. He often has 32 hour shifts at the hospital, and then comes home and crashes (of course). ...
Money for Retirement Account
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2011
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Hi, just wondering what a reasonable amount of money is to put into one's retirement account? What type of account do you put it in?
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- I agree with the answers below, especially about needing to personalize your own situation with regard to your current income level, your spending habits, your current...
- I think you need to talk to a trusted financial consultant so you can figure out how much is right for you to be investing. Everybody is different. As for us, we...
- Shannon's advice to check out Dave Ramsey's program is a great idea; Clark Howard also has several books on financial 'smarts'. Like many of the other moms mentioned:...
Life Insurance
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on March 6, 2009
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Hello Mommys!
I need some advice on getting life insurance. I have life insurance through work, but its not very much. I am 30 years old and I'm wondering if its i...
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- Hi K.. Find a good independent insurance agent who can explain all of your options to you. Whole life insurance is more expensive than term life insurance. It may no...
- GOOD question K.- and NO you don't have to purchase term insurance ( that's the kind that only covers for a certain period of time) - you can purchase the other kind -...
- I personally dumped my life insurance at work, for my daughter anyway.It just wasn't really worth the money and we can't afford the extra expense when I only work part...
Seeking a Female OB GYN
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on March 13, 2009
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My daughter is 21 years old needs to see a gynocologist but would rather see a women OB GYN it will be her first time. Can anyone recommend one in the Torrance, Redon...
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- Hi M., same person as the hair question? Any way I like Dr. Barbara Schulz ###-###-#### Very straight forward, great nurse if she's not available in the future, ...
- Kay Elledge in Torrance off of sky park. Great doctor. I'm a labor nurse so I work with the majority of themm
- Dr. Latrice Allen is great. very friendly office staff as well. New office in the Sky Park buildings. ###-###-####
Financial Adviser Needed
Asked by D.Q. from Dallas
on November 24, 2008
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My husband & I have decided we want to move up north w/in the next 5 years or so. We know what we need to do financially to make that happen, but we're not sure the be...
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- Ameriprise Financial will charge a flat fee .... I think about $500 (though sometimes there's a discount with Costco or American Express Platinum) and Chris gives very...
- I recently transferred my retirement IRA, 401K rollover as well as most of my other financials to an advisor who has become a trusted friend. Young guy, very, very sh...
- Call Dave Ramsey's office!!! They will do what's perfectly best for you and your situation and give you a plan to save money and make sound decisions. www.daveramsey.c...
HELP ME PLEASE! I Need Advice!
Asked by A.V. from Kansas City
on April 25, 2008
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I found out about an hour ago that my current sitting arrangements are not going to work any longer. Until now my mother had watched my son for free. I work full time ...
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- You have lots of good responses, but I have a comment. I hope you realize you ARE contributing by staying home and taking care of your baby. In fact, that is an enormo...
- Hello A.! You are too cute.....being knowledgable about being a mom has nothing to do with age:) I have the awesome ability to work from home and contribute to our f...
- Hi A.! I want to expose you to an opportunity that many people who have degrees, careers, own businesses, are retired, are students, and are at home caregivers are ...
