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Organizing/Storage Of Bills, Important Papers, Etc.~ Need Help PLEASE!
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on July 21, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
What do you use to organzie your paid bills, important papers, etc. I don't have a good system in place for these things. What helps you keep organzied?...
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- I dont have a lot, so I just got a file box... it looks like a tool box, but has racks for files to hang. very convenient, doesn't take up much room, and it's portable...
- We have 2, 4 drawer filing cabinets. 1 for personal & 1 for our company. These are located in our office downstairs that houses the wireless printer, etc. We pref...
- You need, a file cabinet. Or file boxes.
Do You Do Your Own Taxes?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on January 14, 2011
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Do you do your own or go somewhere? My husband and I have always gone to H&R Block, but I can't stomach paying over $200 for 30 minutes of work! I did ours last year w...
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- I used to use H&R Block, but for the past two years I have had to file an amended claim because their system missed some deductions. I will be using TurboTax this year...
- Turbo Tax online - it's awesome!!
- we use turbo tax and I work for a CPA, so if something is weird, she takes a look at it for me.
Money Saving Tips
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on November 6, 2007
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I am a SAHM and money is a little tight. I was wondering what you do to spend wisely. For example, I know someone who shops at Ross and Marshalls for things to decor...
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- I was going to suggest A. Food Ministries as well. The food has been great and has saved us a ton. I am excited about Decembers menu as they have a ton of specials nex...
- everyone has great advice so far! i would just say as for gifts for extended family and friends...just don't! if they know the situation you're in, they will understan...
- I joined www.afullcup.com a few months ago and it has helped so much! You can find links to printable coupons for products that you buy. (there is one for $5 off a p...
If You Had $500,000, What Would You Do?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 23, 2011
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If you unexpectedly were given $500,000 (tax free), what would you do with it?
Pay down debt?
Save it?
Curious to know what you all would do with a bonus $500,000?
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- Pay off the mortgage! Wow, talk about a stress reliever. Then, put $50,000 away for my son's college fund, give $50,000 to my parents as a thank you for all they've...
- Buy retirement home, cash. Put the rest away.
- Pay off the tax man first!!! LOL Them, pay off my house, pay off my sister's house, put the rest in an interest bearing account/IRA/something to plan against my s...
$39,000 Alligator Handbag
Asked by R.M. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2011
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Apparently Mary Kate and Ashley have come up with a $39,000 alligator handbag. This handbag is "flying off the shelves" according to the news report.
Who could po...
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- I don't usually even comment on this because it just makes me mad or I try to accept the fact. I have worked my butt off for the past twenty years in medical sales and...
- Holy Snykees! I would have to take out a loan for that. I could find something else to spend that kind of money on although i guess if you have a lot of extra money ...
- I don't understand how the rich could possibly be paying a lower percent of tax than the rest of us. I hear that a lot but it seems like a lie. Some people will live...
What Did You Study in College? Are You Working in That Field Now?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on March 22, 2012
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For me it was Literature and Business Marketing and yes (sort of), I work part time for a political research editor, so I can be at home before and after my son goes/c...
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- i went to college for 2 semesters hated it and had no idea what to do with my life.. after a couple years of working random jobs i wwent to a tech school for biotechno...
- I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. I did work in the newspaper and radio industry for about 10 years and loved it but didn't make enough money....
- I have a B.S. and M.A. in Criminal Justice and yep, I'm using them. I work as a senior level manager for the state juvenile justice agency and I teach Criminology at a...
Home Employment Possibilities
Asked by H. from Columbus
on January 30, 2007
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I am looking for some advice on different home employment possibilities. I am currently a stay-at-home mom to three children and have been for the past six years. I ...
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- Hi H. My Name is B. I own my own Business and am enjoying myself, meeting new people that are in my team if you would like more info e-mail me ____@____.com or give me...
- Hi H.: I haven't posted in a while, but thought I would let you know that my husband and I own a business together. We have everything from helping companies like C...
- H. - Its great you put it out there and you're getting a lot of advice. I have had my own business for 2 years now and tried a few before I found this one. As you ar...
Looking for Credit Card "Perks"
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on October 25, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I was just wondering what types of incentives credit card companies are offering besides free hotels and free airline miles. Does your credit card offer a...
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- The newest program I have registered for is uPromise. It's a 529 savings plan to save for school expenses. These expenses could include college tuition, room and board...
- Actually, someone mentioned only using "store cards" for special sales, etc. But, the GAP actually has a new GAP Visa... it can be obviously be used at GAP/Old Navy/B...
- Personally, I like cash back. My favorite is probably the original Discover Card (1% back + monthly special purchase categories that give you 5% back). They also let y...
Debt Vs. Savings
Asked by M.P. from Grand Forks
on March 17, 2011
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i was watching suze orman last night and this awesome girl (woman) had all her financial stuff together and asked suze the best way to start saving for college. befor...
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- Great question. You don't mention what type of debt and how much interest you're paying. If there's anything that's high interest, I would get that paid off first ...
- You need to have some emergency cash - about $1000 for when your car breaks down, your child is sick...something like that. If you don't have this, you will turn to cr...
- In my opinion you should get rid of the credit card debt first and foremost due to the high interest rates. Once that is gone you'll have a lot of money left over to ...
Is Any One Else Worried About Monday?
Asked by J.X. from Los Angeles
on August 7, 2011
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I'm refering to loosing our tripple A rating.
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- worried, no. Sorta pissed that the people I voted for are a bunch of lame butts that argue worse than my kids, yes. If were an elected government official, and came...
- Not significantly. Standard and Poors is only 1 of 3 credit-rating systems. We're still triple A on the other 2. This is basically a reaction to raising the debt ceili...
- I'm not worried because I have little control over the rating. It does however lead me to think about my investments and any necessary changes I have to make.
