Credit Cards & Interest: Meijer
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Best Credit Card
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on July 26, 2010
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We our looking for a new credit card with a rewards programs(either cash back or travel). Does anyone know of a great one to get?
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- I too say Chase. We have a leisure rewards card through them and we like it a lot.
- We use the UPromise card. We get 1% back on all purchases plus some stores and restaurants give an extra percentage and there are even some brands of products that gi...
- It doesn't matter. They're ALL a bad idea as far as the "rewards" go. The average credit card user will pay 47% MORE for an item compared to if they were paying ca$h...
Financial Advise
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on August 15, 2009
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I know a lot of you out there are probably in the same boat. I need quick advice from someone qualified to give advice please!!! I have been a SAHM for years. Times ha...
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- pay in this order: 1. credit cards (whatever you do --make THESE) 2. mortgages 3. pay partial payments on everything else, and contact businesses to let them know...
- Yes, I live and breath by Dave Ramsey financial advice. Please go out and take a look at that site. Also, I am not sure who told you that missing a second mortgage p...
- I would try to pay your mortgage. Take a hard look at your bills and cancel or reduce what you can. I.e. you do not need cable. Cancel it. Try to conserve energy, ...
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 Advise, Pre School, and Potty Training, Jobs, I Need Advise on LIFE!!
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on August 18, 2008
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I am going nuts. Ever since my son was about 2 months old I've stayed at home with the kids because it's been too expensive for daycare. I watched one boy for about a...
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- You could try Usborne Books, Partylite, or some of those other "party" types of work. I don't know if you have to own their stuff or not, but you could probably sign ...
- First and foremost what do you want to be when you grow up. Okay what I mean is when your kids are all in school, what do you aspire to do? This may be your time to ge...
- Stay strong and hang in there. Things will get better! There are quite a few preschools that will take children that aren't potty trained. They all get potty traine...
Need Some Advice Badly
Asked by N.H. from Dayton
on August 9, 2009
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Today i just found out that my husband lost his job and i am not sure what to do know? You see i am 4 months pregnant and we have a two year little boy and i am stay a...
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- First get your butt down to job and family services and to WIC. You have paid into the system so use. You will get food for you and the baby when born you'll get a foo...
- N. I hear your concern and I encourage you to check out my web. livingwithsolutions.com and go to the business opportunity section. Great opportunity that you and ...
- N.... Don't get all stressed out - I know that is a hard thing to do right now, but it won't help anything. Make sure your man files for his unemployment... the so...
Money Saving Tips
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on February 19, 2011
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Hello Moms,
I know many of us have been trying to save money/spend less in the economy the last few years. I am just getting through a health scare. So far the resu...
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- If you follow Dave Ramsay's Total Money Makeover Baby Steps, it will bring you pace of mind every day!
- We spent so much money on food--so I tried (and LOVE) e-mealz.com. For $5 a MONTH--they will give you recipes/meals and grocery lists each week. If you choose a cert...
- If you're looking for free things to do with your kids, go to kidwinks.com; you'll see a link on the homepage for free museum days, and if you subscribe to their emai...
Help Budgeting
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms-
My husband and I just got the horrible news that he will be losing his job within the next 60 days. Although he has time to look for another job before this...
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- Firt of all when there is a will there is a way. My husband brings home about $1750 every two weeks and we have a $1471 mortgage plus a $358 van payment. Then all th...
- First of all, sorry your husband lost his job. Hopefully he will find something soon. I would start looking for things you can make extra $ at, research companies love...
- First thing first: trim the fat. You are already pulling your children from classes, which is great, but there is likely to be a lot of other areas of fat you haven't ...
Looking to Learn How to Be a Coupon Saving Mommy
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on September 9, 2010
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Okay..I see people posting savings from vendor coupons, and store coupons..but I have yet to see anyone here in Michigan post anything about how much money they save.....
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- www.afullcup.com is a GREAT website. There is information on how to be a coupon clipping mommy as well as the stores ads so that you can line up the Sunday newspaper c...
- I really don't know much about this, but moneysavingmom.com might be able to help you. She does a lot of the legwork for you, sharing the weekly specials and links for...
- Yes its called grocerygame.com. Plus I can tell you if you shop at kroger they take any vender coupn from the sunday paper up to a year old. You need to keep the coupo...
Need Ideas to Cut Costs
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on November 2, 2008
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I am really nervous. Money is really tight! We can't make the bills this month and we have been set back more and more over the last few months. I am a stay at home mo...
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- Hi S., You have gotten alot of good advice. I just wanted to tell you that I think the website Chell was trying to tell you is called Esay.com. It has alot of local...
- S., Seems you're doing all you can! Why doesn't hubby want you to get a job? Could be you MENTALLY need it, not only for your well being, but to feel like you're ...
- Hi S., I would say try childcare in your home. I just started doing that and i love it. Also,i find that grocery shopping at walmart helps us alot....for 4 of us i sp...
Asking for Other Mom's Input on How They Are Cutting Back During the Recession.
Asked by A.N. from Indianapolis
on January 6, 2009
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Hi everyone, Since we're in a Recession and hopefully the only time the market will be this bad during our adult lives, I would love to hear/share ideas of what other...
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- Try: 1) http://www.grabillmeats.com/ 2) http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Food discount sites
- Hi A., I am a mom of 3 -ages 9, 6 and almost 3 year old. Each year I say I won't get carried away w/Christmas but somehow I end up doing just that much to my husband'...
- I recommend the book "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. It doesn't talk about ways to save money per say, but it is great for getting your financial life in order...
