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What Do You Do to save Money?

C.V. asks from Columbia

We have a budget. We live within our means. We're not in debt (other than the mortgage). I'm just looking for ways we can save a few dollars here and there in orde...

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I’m in a Financial Battle with My Husband

A.E. asks from Chicago

Hello Moms, This is not a normal request you see on this site but I’m hoping there may be some moms out there that can help me realize I’m either wrong or righ...

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How Did You Decide to Give up Your Career and Be a SAHM or Not?

J.M. asks from Seattle

I am a teacher and lucky enough to have a .6FTE position. This worked very well when my 6 year old was younger. My schedule was such that I had a good chunk of qual...

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Feeling Hopeless

T.F. asks from Los Angeles

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one going through this...I'm a single Mom. Dad out of the picture. My son is 8 years old and my #1 priority in life. I try so har...

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A Taboo Topic or Open for Discussion in Your Family?

J.B. asks from Dayton

An earlier answer to a post got me to thinking. The response was something like, "Have you gone over your budget with your children so they could see that what they ...

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Grandparents That Give Too Many Gifts!

E.M. asks from Chicago

My in-laws buy too many gifts for my kids! We see them about 6 or 7x per year, including holidays. Rarely does a visit go by without them giving our kids something --...

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What Do You Do About Your Mortgage??

M.M. asks from Dallas

Ladies, My husband and I had a deep conversation this morning about our home mortgage, and we'd like to know what the norm is. Do most people get a 30 year loan for...

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18 Year Old High School Senior Curfew and House Rules

D.E. asks from Washington DC

My 17 year daughter turns 18 next week. Wanted some input on what her curfew should be for school nights and weekends. She currently works part-time and is responsi...

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College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?

A.B. asks from Pittsburgh

I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are. * Provided college is the right choice for your child, t...

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Who Pays for College...?

J.B. asks from Houston

Are we as parents obligated/responsible for paying for our kids college? In a perfect world we would all have started a college fund when they were babies and at col...