Account Types

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Need Help Figuring Out Where to Put 6 Yr. Olds Money
Hi ladies. My son just turned 6 this June. He recently won a settlement of $12,000. The courts say it needs to go into a restricted account until he...
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Combining Finances - How Do You Do It?
I am new to this site so I am hoping that I can get some good advice on what to ...
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I Can't Get a Checking Account!
I am in a bad way financially and I have in the past let my account get overdraw...
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Savings for Junior
Hello, Supermoms! My hubby and I have received some cash gifts for various oc...
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Need Organizational Help. When Should I Shred Older Documents?
Hello ladies, I know this is an inquiry non related to moms but I do need hel...

401(k)

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What to Do with 401K
When I left my job over two years ago to stay home with the kids and have our baby, I didn't cash out or rollover my 401K. Of course now that the ecomo...
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401K & Foreclosure
My husband and I are having a lot of financial struggles... since I started work...
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Cashing in My 401K to Pay off Credit Cards
Hello All, I have about 8K in credit card debt I would like to pay off. I als...
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Can You Help with Money Saving Tips?
My retirement savings just took a major nosedive with the recent stockmarket dro...
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Who Do I Go to for This? Seeking Possible Financial Advisor
I am seeking someone who can teach me about financial issues. Right now my husba...

College Savings & 529

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529K
In August of 2008 I invested some of my kids money into a 529K plan. I am so upset because between the 2 of them they have lost between $500 and $850 d...
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529 College Savings Plan?
Hello!!! I am wondering how I start to set up a 529 college savings plan for my ...
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529 Plans
Hi Moms. My son recently inherited some money that is to be out into a 529 Plan....
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529 Plans
Hi there, I am wondering if anyone has looked into starting a 529 account for th...
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Minnesota Savings 529 Plan for Your Child?
My daughter is only two, but I figured it will be a good idea to put some money ...

Flex Spending Account

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Seeking Info/advice on Flexible Spending Acct. for Childcare Expenses
Hello, Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one in daycare, my husband and I are contemplating enrolling in the Flexibl...
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FSA Account for Daycare Expenses
I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not...
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Flexible Spending Account
We increased our FSA deduction this year because we thought our son was going to...
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Starting Home Day care...what Is Needed for Proof for Flexible Spending Accounts
Hi, does anyone have experience in what I would have to provide (as proof) so th...
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Seeking a New Job Opportunity That Is "Kid Friendly"
In other words I am keeping my options open. I currently have a fulltime job tha...

IRA

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Can You Help with Money Saving Tips?
My retirement savings just took a major nosedive with the recent stockmarket drops so I am going to need all the help I can get with saving money. Is ...
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Who Do I Go to for This? Seeking Possible Financial Advisor
I am seeking someone who can teach me about financial issues. Right now my husba...
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Savings for Junior
Hello, Supermoms! My hubby and I have received some cash gifts for various oc...
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Does Anyone Else Really Miss Their Kids While at Work?
I work full time - corporate job downtown with a 2 hour commute. I leave my kid...
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Took in 2 Grandkids Full Time and Living on Fixed Income - Help
Hi moms, I have some friends who have taken in their two grandchildren to care f...