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Budget
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on November 8, 2006
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Hi- I really didn't know where to post my questions, so here it goes. I have a problem, I really need to get on budget!!! I really do not know how to go about it. I k...
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- I have worked with many people helping them budget time/money etc. I would suggest first thing is to get receipts on everything. The purpose of this is to see exactl...
- M., I am in the same boat. Hoever, I have been listening to Dave Ramsey and have just purchased his book called "My Total Money Makeover". You can listen to him at...
- My husband and I live my a strict budget monthly. We go over all of our monthly expenses about once every six months and figure out where our money needs to go. You re...
Music Cd's
Asked by D.L. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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Any suggestions for children's music CD's.
Inexpensive prices are preferred.
Also, where have you purchased this CD?
My son LOVES to dance around when listening...
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- I have a 4 1/2 year old and a 1 1/2 year old and they LOVE Ralph's World. I have bought CD's at Target and checked some out from the library.
- Laurie Berkner is awesome. She has several cds out and they are a blast to dance around to.
- My son love the Do-Re-Me kindermusik Cd's. I even like to list to them because of the variety. They are sold by Discovery Toys. They have a website to find someone ...
Need to Budget!
Asked by M.A. from Denver
on October 6, 2008
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Hi there. I'm looking for some advise for a family budget. My husband and I both work and more than anything I want to be a stay at home mom. For years I have been ...
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- Both Crown and Ramsey are excellent sources. I would start by educating yourself and take over houshold finance. That being said, I am assuming by your choice of r...
- Is there any reason that you NEED him to participate in writing out a budget? Of course, ideally, you'd work on it together, but I don't see why you couldn't at least...
- I would say that you should just go ahead and make the budget. Show him that it is feasible for you to be a SAHM and what it will require. Sounds like if this is som...
Wedding on a Budget!?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on January 1, 2010
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We are planning an outdoor wedding for May and we are on a strict budget. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to plan a beautiful unique wedding for cheap. ...
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- We had our wedding outdoors at my parents' lakehouse. I thought I would end up saving a ton of money by this DIY method, but ended up spending a ton more. I know it is...
- I married my husband in my (now our) backyard! All the money that I would have put into rentals and flowers, I just put into sprucing up the yard. We kept everything...
- The gazebo in Addison is on Beltline and it's on a wooded trail but also easily visible from the road. I know someone who got married there and they reserved it throug...
Budget Help!
Asked by K.H. from Wichita Falls
on August 11, 2009
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Mu husband and are first time homebuyers, newly married, and new parents. We have no credit cards and only one car payment. However, we can't manage to stay ahead, eit...
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- I've been with my husband for 3 years only married 1 year and 3 months. We have a beautiful 18 month old daughter. 6 months ago he got laid off from his job and hasn't...
- When I was younger and married, we really got in hot water with debt. I did my budget the old fashioned way. I got a card box and on each card, I listed my payment o...
- Dave Ramsey is awesome go to the library and check out his dvds or audio cds and listen to them I know he has a book but I've never read it. He is great it is all abou...
Budget
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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hi everyone.
my husband and i are are trying to make a budget and want to stick with it. i would love suggestions and ideas on you guys budget and come up with rea...
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- Start keeping your recipts for a month and add them up at the end to see what you spend. I have a budget I use every month. Send me a message and I will e-mail it to y...
- I was in debt over my head and had about 10 credir cards go to the collectin agency. This was about 5 years ago and it had gotten so bad I stopped opening my mail alt...
- My husband and I decided on a budget when we first got engaged because each of us had some debt we needed to get rid of, a wedding to plan for and a house to save up f...
Trying to Stick to a Budget
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 2, 2008
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I've created a budget to deal with my husband's and I expeses because with gas prices the way they are, we can't afford to spend money frivilously. The only problem is...
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- Good for you! I would suggest 3 seperate bank accounts. One for the house. You will have to decide how much you have to pay yourself. This account is just for pay...
- How is he getting ahold of the money he is spending? If it is credit card or checking account, take them away and only alot a certain amount of cash per week, PERIO...
- I'm a huge Dave Ramsey fan also and we're currently members of his Total Money Makeover website and are working the babysteps. Check out his book and with all honesty,...
Money and Budget Help Needed!
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 20, 2008
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OK, I have a hard time asking for advice from perfect strangers about something that is very personal to me, but I need help. My husband and I made a decision together...
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- Money is always a hard topic. I work for IHC, and they have various kinds of jobs that need to be filled 24 hours a day, including receptionist type jobs, clerks, etc...
- I can't offer any good advice Kim! But I feel for you. Make your husband work two jobs. :) I know he will love that right! John and I have sat down and made a bud...
- Totally do the Dave Ramsey "thing". My husband and I started in February and it has made a huge difference. First make sure you have $1000 in an emergency fund. I w...
How Much Do Kid's Cost?
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on July 3, 2009
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Hi!
I'm newly married and my husband and I are wanting to plan and prepare (budget wise) to start a family. I'm a nanny so I'm well aware of all the 'stuff' kiddo's ...
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- I read somewhere when I was pregnant that babies cost about $1300/month. I've got a four month old son, and I've found that be right on the money (haha!). We pay $95...
- God bless you. I wish more people thought this way before having babies. If you breast feed you will save a bundle. Diapers, go to the store and when pricing them...
- This really is a tough question. Remember that it takes a lot to get started, crib, car seat, stroller, etc. But after all of that, make sure you can cover formula a...
Food Budget Monthly
Asked by C.G. from Washington DC
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Mommy's-
I am trying to build a compelling case to my husband to stay home after my second child is born in December. I make very good money and it would be alot ...
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- We eat out ONLY once a week and at that, with a 3.5yo and 1.5yo, tend to go to only the "kid friendly" places which aren't as expensive. That said, I do alot of cooki...
- Wow - you've already got some excellent advice! I wanted to add that I, too, stay at home and have even before our kids were born (we're a family of 4 now). My husba...
- You've gotten some great responses-this is clearly a hot topic and one I was interested in following. We are a family of 4 and spend about $150-$175/week on groceri...
