College Savings & 529
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How Much Is Appropriate to Spend on a Child's Christmas?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 10, 2008
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The holidays are coming up which means spending money. For christmas this year, we are going to stick to my 10 year old son's christmas list. One problem is this - He ...
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- What I am doing this christmas with our kids is asking people to buy them memberships places or give them gift certificates to karate, gymnastics, art classes, bowling...
- I would make a wish list on Toys R Us or Amazon so that they can go to that. OR better yet, tell them NO GIFTS. Seriously. That is what we did with all our ext...
- How about asking them to donate things in his name or money somewhere since there isn't enough room in your house. They could then have thank yous sent to your son. Ki...
Need Ideas of How to Ask for Donations for B-day Party Instead of Gifts?
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
Well i have 3 girls who got lots of toys for christmas.My little one's b-day is coming up on the 15th.I wanted to ask our family to instead of giving her m...
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- This is so cute. I think if your friends and family knew this was your goal they would be happy to comply. One way you can do this is by registering at the Disney St...
- I would just come out and tell them. Most family members want to know what to buy. Be bold about it. Tell them that your girls have received a lot of gifts for Christm...
- I think you are on the right track. If you are close with your family, they shouldn't have a problem with your suggestion. Just let them know that you are taking your...
3 Week Old Only Wants to Nurse on One Breast
Asked by K.P. from Houston
on June 1, 2009
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My daughter is almost 3 weeks old and she has been doing a great job of breast feeding, however, in the last few days she has refused to nurse on one side. I seem to ...
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- Just a thought... Maybe she has an ear infection on one side and it hurts to suck when she lays on one side and not the other???
- call your local " le leche league" they can answer these and other questions for free. Also you can call the hospital and ask a nurse. I would think that she was just ...
- I would offer her the "weaker" breast first each time for awhile. She'll be hungry and suck harder. That should help increase the milk supply on that end some.
Should We Refinance?
Asked by N.B. from Chicago
on January 29, 2010
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I wondered if there are any mortgage savvy people out there that might have an opinion on what would be the best decision.
We have made not great decisions in the p...
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- I am not a mortgage expert. When I purchased my first condo I made a lot of mistakes because I used a mortgage broker who did not have my best interests in mind (desp...
- I know a great mortgage person who would assess your situation and be honest with you about what would be best for you to do or not do. Respond back if you want her c...
- From our experience, your mortgage payments might double when your arm expires. It's ridiculous how much they can increase your payment, but in the fine print of the ...
Short Term Planning
Asked by A.C. from Cleveland
on April 27, 2008
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Hello, several times over the past year I have tried to discuss "short term goals" with my husband. Meaning 3-5 years out. We are in our early 40's and there are man...
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- My husband also has no interest in discusses finances or our future. I've finally decided to just make plans that I think will work for us as a family. I know this m...
- I agree with most of the reponses so far. Go ahead & set your own goals. There is never a drawback when you have something positive to strive for! But I haven't r...
- It sounds as if your husband is happy the way things are and doesn't have any interest in self improvement.So after all the kids are in school full time you should go ...
Help! Two December Birthdays! We're Being Overrun with Toys!
Asked by L.E. from Columbus
on November 4, 2006
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Ok, here's my dilemma. I have two daughters who are turning 2 and 4 in December. I'm making their birthday party invitations this evening, actually. Ours are the on...
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- Well my friends and my girls grandparnets always buy my girls something little and then get them savings bonds. It has worked out great for us. We have done our chr...
- One thing you can do that I have done with my son (as his birthday is in January), Have a mid year party instead of it actually being near the birthday and that way th...
- I can't wait to hear what others say. We have 3 kids no more room and I am taling a break from cleaning the play room which we could not walk through. Please tell me m...
Do Parents Pay for Masters Degrees??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 25, 2012
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My sil was telling me that they have saved enough money to pay for 3 kids to go to college and get a masters degree.
We are saving for college for our kids but neve...
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- If I am in the position to do so, I do not see why not. To be honest, we are not even in a position to do much more than help at this point in our lives.
- L., this is such a good question. I have a son in college and he has brought up the discussion of grad school. I told him that he would need to work for a few years ...
- Absolutely if my daughter chooses to get one. She is a Freshman in college this year at a university and is even taking both summer sessions to get that much ahead wh...
Frustrated and Need a Proper Prospective
Asked by J.U. from Norfolk
on February 14, 2011
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This regards school districts. I am just not happy with our present school district. I won't go into to many details but the long and short of it to many very bad deci...
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- I had a similar problem. I've lived all over the country and I KNOW good schools from mediocre schools to bad schools. We live in an area with VERY mediocre schools (a...
- 1) get a "Geographic/District Exception" to another school in another District. For a school you do like or has better ratings. 2) Home school.
- Why not give homeschooling a try?
Pregnant Teenage Niece
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2011
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I have two sisters whom I am not really close with since I live across the country from them. My sister is separated from her husband and raising 3 teenage girls. My...
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- Im sorry, but you are being far too judgemantal. First, you state you arent close, so I guess any influence you could of had on your nieces lives hasnt taken place. Fo...
- My opinion is kind of a neutral stand point. Yes, you shouldn't reinforce your sisters behavior, but you should love your family. Maybe since you have already sent you...
- Not to take sides, but I'm with you. My brother's daughter had a baby when she was 16, (she's 28 now). My B and SIL were divorced at the time and my SIL did pretty...
How Do You PERSONALLY Define This?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on November 21, 2011
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Living within your means?
We have our 2nd Occupy Federal Way meeting Saturday.
It was open to the public, and we had about 30 people or so show up.
One of wh...
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- BLAH. My answer was too long and rambling. And the more I thought about it, the more worked up I got. So.....just gonna delete. Short answer: do you have the means (...
- What does living within your means have to do with the occupy movement? Isn't it about financial equity? ADDED: But 99% includes people who can live comfortably w...
- I think anyone who lives paycheck to paycheck is NOT living within their means. So, if cable has to go, then so be it....or the 2nd car, or the vacation condo, or ...
