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Another Car Seat & Accident Question (Progressive Ins.)
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on July 27, 2012
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A friend totaled her van two nights ago. She rear-ended a person in front of her. Her airbags went off, and the car was unable to drive away. She has Progressive. H...
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- We have progressive and my hubby totaled his car without our 2 year old in it and they still replaced his carseat. The accident was his fault also. Just keep badgering...
- Wow, I am glad she is ok. I know this must be difficult for her. Bottom line, is you get what you pay for. When people try to save money on insurance, 9 times ou...
- The only thing they might cover it under is comp/collision along with her car damage after she pays her deductible. Otherwise yes because it's her fault they don't pay...
18 Year Old Son Has 48 Hours to Get Out.
Asked by M.C. from New York
on March 27, 2013
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I am venting mostly-
I have had to do the hardest thing ever, kick my 18 year old son out. He is a father, so that makes this really hard. Even though his son most...
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- Sending you hugs, stay strong.
- Ya I would not be paying for his cell phone or Gym membership if he is disrespectful to you. He needs some tough love Momma!! Tell him to take his attitude and hit the...
- I'm sorry that he's likely to withhold his son from you (that punishes the kid) but I think that sometimes they don't fly unless we shove them. If he can't abide by yo...
Insurance Premium Doubled
Asked by M.M. from Tallahassee
on December 29, 2010
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The other day we recieved our insurance premium bill. It went from $600. to $1245. My other half decides to start calling around to try and find another insurance comp...
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- You do not state what kind of insurance ... Home is what I am assuming by "installed and alarm system" and if that is the case, I do not own so I am not 100% on this, ...
- Make sure you do not just look at what the cost is, but this website explains how to find a company that actually services you quickly and pays you when you make a cla...
- By asking him to do something and repeatedly asking if he did it, that is not helping. That is nagging. Sorry, but it's true. We all do it sometimes. Helping would...
A Soon to Be 18 Year Old Highschool Daughter
Asked by B.B. from Lake Charles
on August 8, 2012
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my daughter will be 18 next month and im concerned she wants to move out with her boyfriend,she is a senior in highschool and we are having trouble with rules i worry ...
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- If she's 18 and wants to move out, you can't legally stop her. You CAN tell her that you will NOT be supporting/raising any grandchildren and that if she loses her sch...
- As someone said she will be 18 and legal, but you are still and always will be her parent. Let her know if she does move out and she doesnt finish school, she cannot ...
- I was a pregnant 18 year old high school senior. I went to college, had 2 MORE kids, have a stable, steady job, own 2 cars, have a house... ... and I moved out at 1...
Driver's Ed Classes for Teens - Advice Needed Please
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on March 22, 2012
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My son will be 15 at the end of April and wants to take the driver's ed classes so he can get his permit as soon as possible. Please advise on what to look for in a sc...
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- Hi! I live in MA and every state has its own rules but I sent my son to one that has been around forever (1957) and has a certified skid school with great reviews. Tot...
- I can't answer to your specific area. I can only speak about TX. Our classes have to be done outside of school and when my daughter was in the class, it was about ...
- I live in Castle Rock. With my oldest son, now 17, we did the classes through a drivers ed program in Highlands Ranch. I chose it b/c the instruction was given by fire...
Farmers vs State Farm
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on July 22, 2010
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Mama's, I've been with State Farm forever, but was very upset with a current situation. I am looking to Farmers, but have no experience with them. Would you recommend ...
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- We have Farmers for our home owners policy (Allstate for everything else) and they've been fine. No issues at all. Our Allstate agent has always been great to work wit...
- Heck no! Me and alot of people I know have switched to State Farm because you just can't beat their prices. Farmers prices are really high.
- I have had state farm for over 15 years and finally made a switch to Hartfard! I saved almost $400 a year on my home!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohooo! Oh the richer benefits too. ...
In-home Nanny
Asked by G.T. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2010
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Hi ladies,
We are moving out of state, cross country, at the end of the month. Our nanny is wonderful, we love her very much, she is attached to the kids and them to ...
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- You shouldn't pay her any less. You are the one wanting her to move.
- I was a live in nanny for almost 4 years for a family with 3 kids.I was paied $500(that was 6 years ago), had 2 days off, car and cell were provided by the family....
- What a wonderful opportunity for you all! While I'm sure that there may be a difference between live in nannies and au pairs as far as etiquette goes (obviously the...
Insurance for Teen
Asked by J.J. from Milwaukee
on February 21, 2011
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How do you go about the payment of insurance when your child starts driving? I was thinking of paying half and it will still be $80 which i think is way too much for a...
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- I had to get my own insurance and pay for it myself. Plus pay for the gas and repairs and everything else that goes with having a car.
- I had to pay for insurance, I worked a job to do it. We had to keep our grades up, stay out of trouble... in order to keep our car privileges.
- Just a side note: I had to remind my daughter about not letting other kids ride with her. I know it is hard to say no when someone comes up to them in the parking lot...
Do You Have a AAA Roadside Membership?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on February 28, 2012
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Have you found that this membership is useful for your family?
https://michigan.aaa.com/membership/join-aaa-basic-dr/947.uts?
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- We have it - we're in TX. My car is 11 years old, and I have a 5 year old, so I would not want to be stuck without help. It's worth it if you need it just once.
- I've had AAA for years, but now our auto insurance offers roadside assistance, and it's impossible for me to lock my keys in my car, so I am discontinuing it. I do lik...
- I have a AAA membership but I don't specifically live in MI. Mine has been a lifesaver on more than one occasion. Once, as we were driving with a realtor in her car,...
"How to Make to a Budget" Suggestions Needed!
Asked by K.H. from Johnson City
on May 11, 2010
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Hi! I am looking for a simple uncomplicated budget maker. I am very organized when it comes to the bills but I have yet to come up with a budget. Any tips that you ha...
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- Use the budget maker from Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover". I HIGHLY suggest buying the book. Also, once you have decided on a budget, I suggest creating a real-...
- I think Dave Ramsey's budget workbook is awesome. He's really wise when it comes to finances.
- Keep all of your receipts for a month or so (or dig them out and look back), sit down with a notebook, and at least a month's worth of bank statements. It is easier f...
