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Should We Have More Kids?
Asked by M.F. from Washington DC
on March 26, 2008
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Hello Everybody!
My husband and I have come to that crossroads of whether or not to have more children. I love being a mom and always imagined that we would have a...
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- Sweetie think very careful about this. You don't want to strain the marriage. My personal thoughts are we handle what is given to us. My children have never been hungr...
- All I can say is we have 6. We do not make a lot of money. I stay at home with the kids. We live in a 3 bedroom house that is a little over 1300 sq ft. and we are ha...
- WOW it sounds as if your life is very blessed. You have two beautiful children and a wonderful husband. It appears that you are not listening to your husband or y...
Occupy Wall Street--Are You Mamas Game?
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on October 30, 2011
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If you didn't have kids to raise and/or a job to go to, would you join one of the Occupy Wall Street protests? Or perhaps you already have. Have these folks found an e...
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- I support those that are there to have their voices heard and try to make a difference. I truly wish they were more united in their voice and reasons. It would help...
- Nope, but I would go to the Tea Party rallies and meetings, as they represent the idea of reforming government to get business out of government (and vice versa-for th...
- Nope, not interested.
"Stop Coddling the Super-rich"
Asked by A.M. from San Francisco
on August 16, 2011
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Excerpt from an article by Warren Buffett in today's paper, titled the above:
"While the poor and middle class fight for us in Afghanistan, and while most American...
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- if the middle and lower income class didnt have to pay almost half their income to taxes, there would be less WIC, less FOODSTAMPS, less WELFARE....we are on WIC and f...
- I could not agree with you more, Rosebud. I am apalled that middle class people could support those who agree that the billionaires and multi millionaires of this worl...
- Actually everyone does not pay taxes. Many people have taxes withheld - but that doesn't mean they don't get them back at the end of the year. Everyone pays SS & Med...
Boyfriend Issues
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on February 23, 2008
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I am 25 yo and my boyfriend is 47. I was crazy about him even though we have a huge age gap, a bumpy start, a surprise pregnancy early in our relationship and let's ju...
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- Idea number one let Mr. "Wonderful" stay home with the kids all day one time. Hopefully, that will change his tune. You deserve to be loved and respected for who you a...
- Hi, I don't want to send the wrong advice BUT I have just gone through a divorce and I was married 13 years. Two children 10 and 13. I was on the right track to my d...
- Sheila, I joined this service via invitation from my niece. I glance at it but for the most part things did not apply to me but it was very interesting. I am getting ...
Help! I Am a Dunce with Money!
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Ok, we're not super bad shape or anything, but my husband has a new (very demanding) job, and so he has passed over all the financial chores -- paying bills, keeping t...
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- I combine my shopping with Cost-CO (their milk is hormone free as well as their ice cream, yet not 100% organic... and it is CHEAPER!) along with Berkots or Brookhaven...
- Hey T. M. Well I'm no whiz at math, but I am a single mother and I do pretty well with the budget for myself and 2 kids. I will say that it is important to keep trac...
- Ok...the word "dunce" has me laughing...I don't know why but I think it's been forever since I heard it and it cracks me up. There are a lot of ways to build a budg...
Financial Problems
Asked by C.A. from Wichita
on May 12, 2009
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My husbands grandma suggested that I file bankruptcy. I am hesitant because of the major affect on your credit. One of my other friends did debt consolidation so maybe...
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- You said husband. That means you two would need to file together. When he married you, he married your debt as well. There are implications both ways (to file or not t...
- Good Morning C., yes dear it is a mess but a relatively small one considering. Budgets are very hard but doable. We just this month paid off a credit card that had rea...
- I dont think you have enough to file for bankruptcy. You could try, but I think you need more debt. Not that you should get anymore. Unfortunately, the rent thing, ...
65,000/Year Income - Enough?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on August 20, 2011
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Do you think this is enough to raise two kids and save for retirement and pay for college? This is based on two income so need to pay for day care too.
It is the...
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- I'm not familar with the cost of living in your area, however, I would say YES, a family could live a modest comfortable life on that amount. However, I don't think t...
- I say sit down and put it on a spreadsheet to get your answer. Keep in mind an emergency fund for cars. Cost of living is so different from place to place that your ...
- We make do w/$40,000/yr w/a family of 6. One income + putting me through school. You can make anything work if you are willing to make cuts in unneeded areas, spend fr...
Grandparents That Give Too Many Gifts!
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on September 13, 2010
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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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- Beat them to it - ask for college savings bond or CDs, investments, start a savings account.... Clothes - socks, underwear, etc. You may never have to buy clothes ag...
- Why don't you tell them what they DO need. Then you can get what you need :) How about a trip to Disney with them? My parents take us there and that's the kids Christm...
- Hi E., Why not use it to teach your children about donation? Your in-laws are doing what they want with their money and any "conversations" might offend them or hurt...
Paying off Debt
Asked by J.E. from Boise
on January 14, 2009
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I am considering using a family financial planning company to help me get my credit card debt under control. I understand that they deal with the credit card companie...
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- Hi J., I would imagine you are overwelmed with the responses to your inquiry. I too am a financial coach and would recommend any sort of program without using any co...
- If you had any questions about credit repair, I would recommend my in-laws in Georgia. They work with people from all over the country, so it doesn't matter if you ar...
- J. I am a financial consultant. Be careful with some of these companies. Most of them have hidden fees. Sometimes you will be paying more than you already are. Also if...
Financial Issues
Asked by B.A. from Philadelphia
on February 4, 2008
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I don't know where to begin. This may be more to vent then to receive advice, but I've been very depressed lately I need to get it out. I am hoping that someone who ...
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- Wow! I could have written this myself. We are in a bit of the same situation. My advice and what we are trying to do it number one NO MORE CREDIT CARDS! then we ar...
- B. I definately feel you on this topic. I recently relocated to the Allentown area from NY. Coming w/not much money and not able to get a mortgage yet to to working on...
- Hi there, I hope I'm not too late in responding, but I really want to encourage you to stop thinking you're a failure and that you're failing your kids. Do you realiz...
