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Bill Paying Organizing Tips.
Asked by K.U. from Dallas
on June 9, 2011
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I'm just curious how everyone organizes and pays monthly bills. Do you pay them as they come in the mail? Or set one or two days per month to pay everything at once? ...
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- My hubby pays bills now the last few years. He has a file box (one with a handle on it...little snap close top so he can store pens and such in the lid). Every bill ha...
- Two files. One colored plastic envelope is for incoming bills. A different colored envelope is for the to be filed bills. These files are stored on a file holder on t...
- I put all of my bills I get in one file folder. When I get paid (twice a month) I pay all of my bills due (all online) and write the confirmation # on the bill. I ke...
Cord Blood Banking - Pros and Cons
Asked by P.G. from New York
on December 4, 2010
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I will be giving birth to my twins in a few weeks and we cannot decide whether to go for cord blood storage or not. From what I've read/heard from other parents, it ma...
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- I banked both of my son's cord blood and plan on doing it for baby number three in a few months. After doing my research and talking to different doctors (none of who...
- We did it for both of our children. I hope to never use it, but if i didn't do it, I didn't want to regret it. I was once told by a nurse, it's like a life insurance p...
- I didn't do it but my son has autism and some who did bank cord blood are looking into treatments that have helped kids with disabilities. I guess the con is the cost.
Babysitter Rates
Asked by H.B. from Allentown
on September 26, 2010
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My husband and I are making a strong effort to incorporate "date nights" back into our lives. We have two children, ages 5 and 11, and usually rely on grandparent's t...
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- Hi, H.: I would negotiate a fee per hour so in the end, she would feel railroaded. $10.00 and hr. Good luck. D.
- Ask her how much she charges. That's usually what you do when you are considereing hiring anyone to do a job for you, right? We pay our 30 year old babysitter $20/...
- Well I would say anywhere from $10 to $15 an hour depending on things as others have said. I also wonder why your 11 yo couldn't babysit. I started sitting right aro...
Has Any One Signed up for Upromise
Asked by S.W. from Bellingham
on October 21, 2008
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Has any one signed up for UPromise to help save for college? Is this a good thing to start? What are the downsides with UPromise?
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- I signed up for UPromise five-ish years ago when my best friend from college first had a baby so that I could be doing something nice for her even though we lived acro...
- I have been with UPromise for over two years and have saved over $400. It's little by little, but every little bit helps, and it's "free" money, right? There is no c...
- S., We signed up for the Upromise just after our son was born. So we've had it for almost 3 years now and not experienced a downside at all. We use it for everyth...
I Fee like Such a Bad Mom. (Long but I Need to Vent)
Asked by J.P. from New York
on April 13, 2010
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So my daughter is 3 and I feel like I have not done or teach her anything that other moms do. I am usually tired and never have any time to do anything with her. I wor...
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- maybe you can put her in a daycare for a couple of hours each day or a couple of days per week. This will give the chance to have a solid 4 hours or so to either get ...
- We are constantly in the kitchen/family room area and throughout the day I will put a plastic tablecloth down and put the kids at the table with coloring books, sticke...
- Don't be so hard on yourself! You'd be amazed at how much she is learning by just being with you. Maybe you could include her while you make meals. Kids love to hel...
How Much Do You Pay Your Babysitters?
Asked by C. from Kalamazoo
on April 22, 2006
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How many children do you have? How much do you pay your babysitters (high school or college age) per hour? I was thinking $6.00/hr for a college student for 1, somet...
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- It depends are you looking for a baby sitter full time for when you work and what not or are you looking for a baby sitter to go out to like the movies once a week or ...
- I think it is important to not take advantage of your babysitter. I feel like having someone take care of my children is one of the most important jobs I can ask entr...
- I actually think 6 an hour is high. daycare providers who do alot more for a child while in care get paid less. unless you have the babysitter doing some extra chores...
Legal, Divorce Assistance
Asked by G.M. from Austin
on February 1, 2010
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Hi All,
My husband and I have been separated slightly shy of two years. Before he left our home, he had obtained a divorce decree from a website for about $75.00 and...
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- Hello Again. I responded to today's post and now have read yesterday's post. Ok. Your ex is used to getting his way. It is now your turn. Please, please, please t...
- I've heard of getting a divorce using an arbitrator. However, my best advise is get a lawyer. Ask friends, family and collegues for recommendations. When you call t...
- With what you are saying it would be good for you to get a lawyer. You could possibly even request that he pay your lawyer fees. Either way he should be required to pa...
529 Accounts for Your Kids? Pros/Cons? Other Alternatives?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on August 11, 2011
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Just trying to get an idea of pros/cons of 529 College Accounts for kids.
Or what other financial type accounts for kids college savings is better?
529 accounts, so ...
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- We started our daughter's savings for college before she was born. After she was born, we went with a 529 for the majority of her funding but we also have numismatics...
- the 529 that was purchased 14 years ago has been awesome.. (Thank you mom!) Our daughter will be a Senior in college this fall. So easy for the college to use. The...
- Hi sh- All my kids have 529 accounts...the only things that I have found 'odd' is that the account will not pay 'fees'...for example...my daughter is a animal scien...
18 Year Old Needs Guidance
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on December 27, 2011
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My husband and his son are having an argument right now. My 18 year old stepson graduated high school this past June. He has been working part-time at Burger King for...
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- To me it sounds like your stepson does not want to go to college and is just making up excuses. Yes, the longer he waits the more difficult it will be to go back ...
- It is kind of difficult because he lives with his mother, but I told my daughter to go to school or get a job and pay rent...elsewhere. She went to school.
- Well, you say that "lots of kids start out with the "basics" and figure it out as they go along" but I think that's what MOST kids do! (My son is only 8, so I have no...
Looking for Low Cost Classes for 2 Year Old in Los Angeles/west Los Angeles Area
Asked by C.Y. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2008
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my son is ready to go out and explore, i work all day long but my wonderful husband watches our son during the day, he is now on the look out for a class, any great l...
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- Try the YMCA on Sawtelle. Two is a hard age, I found for stuff to do. Three is when everything seemed to be opened up for kids. I found it easier to take my daughter t...
- I believe the zimmer museum has some low cost art classes for toddlers. The West Hollywood park also offers a "Tiny Tots" class for about $50 a semester, but it's har...
- I LOVE a program we are involved in called Babes in Backpacks (babesinbackpacks.com). We hike one a week at different locations all over los angeles county. Its a won...
