Financial Planner
Results 81-90 from 329 articles
Feeling Down
Asked by C.P. from Provo
on March 17, 2008
-
Lately as I get farther along in my pregnancy I am having more and more mixed emotions about having children. Please don't judge me, I'm trying to get excited about ha...
Answers
- It is very normal to feel what you are feeling, so don't feel bad for feeling this way! I have 7 and #2 and #7 were surprises, and my feelings like that were worse wit...
- I wouldn't worry too much about your feelings right now. It's completely normal to have mixed feelings. This is a huge change in your life. It's normal to fear chan...
- It is totally normal to feel scared. It is a lot of responsibilty to raise a baby. They don't come with directions only guidelines that don't always fit your kid. ...
Savings Plans for Your Kids/ Grandkids
Asked by S.J. from New York
on February 26, 2010
-
I was looking into starting a new saving plan for my daughter, but I was wondering what plan I should do. She already has the 529, but I am just concerned what if she...
Answers
- I don't know how to help you, but I do know that NOTHING should be in your daughter's name. My parents had a lot of money in my name when I went off to college, and it...
- I disagree with MH that you should try to get the gov't to give you financial aid. People have to stop thinking the gov't "takes care" of us. People need to be respons...
- We opened accounts for both of our boys through Scottrade, Coverdell IRAs.
Retirement Investment Advice
Asked by A. from Dallas
on October 16, 2008
-
My husband's job offers the Fidelity Advisor SIMPLE IRA and so I wanted advice from you smart mommas on if this a good way to save for retirement. Thanks, we're new t...
Answers
- I agree - talk to a financial planner about it. I'm not a financial planner, but here are the things I, personally, would look for before investing in my employer's r...
- Be careful about using an insurance agent for financial advice, they often use just their life insurance products and you will spend more than you invest for insurance...
- A.: My husband is a financial planner with Northwestern Mutual. He would love to sit down and talk with you about your retirement plans. Give him a call at ###-###-...
Looking for a Divorce Lawer
Asked by L.B. from Minneapolis
on April 9, 2008
-
Hi - I'm not entirely happy about posting this publicly, but the lawyer I originally contacted is not answering my question about insurance and I need to start my sear...
Answers
- Call Crysalis in Minneapolis/St. Paul. They have $20 legal advice clinics that are amazing and they make lawyer recommendations from there.
- I don't know any lawyers to recommend, but I would strongly suggest securing a financial advisor to help you manage assets, and questions like insurance. Perhaps this...
- Lauri Salverda at Lenander Advisory is a financial planner who works and is certified as a divorce specialist and does know of lawyers in the area. They are located in...
Family Being Overbearing About Our Vacation & I Want to Cancel---Am I Crazy?
Asked by T.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2011
-
Our family lives on the other side of the country. We've planned a 10 day trip to the area where all of them lives. (FYI--Each set of Grands usually comes to our hous...
Answers
- i haven't read all the responses, but i'm a firm believer in that you teach people how to treat you and boundaries are your friend :) i'd be exceptionally annoyed in ...
- You are planning a 10 day trip across country and yet your extended family members are being SELFISH, yes I said it. Go on your vacation and whoever shows up great and...
- No, I do not think you are crazy. I would be tempted to cancel as well. However, I probably wouldn't, because then I know *I* would feel guilty for not having the li...
Saving for College Tuition
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on March 1, 2010
-
I am concerned that we aren't saving enough (aren't we all) for our two kids for college (ages 2 and 3). I'm fortunate we can save some each month - for now. How do ...
Answers
- I spoke with a financial planner last month that actually didn't recommend using a 529. Mainly because you HAVE to use it for education, what if they get a scholarshi...
- There are calculators you can do to figure out how much you need to set aside. However, if I was you, I wouldn't bother. I did a calculator and was shocked by how mu...
- We meet with our financial planner when we had our first about 4 years ago and he told us its about 300/month per child, or about 32,000 into a college savings fund th...
Bankruptcy Attorney or Advice!
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on July 30, 2006
-
Hi moms!
I don't know if anyone will have any suggestions on this but I wanted to give it a shot. I have a friend who is thinking of filing for bankruptcy and need...
Answers
- Bailey, Gallian, and Gold the 1st visit is free...its around 1850 for the totel but they have a payment plan.
- Prevost and Shaff are wonderful. My exhusband and I used them a couple of years ago and they were excellent. They're in the book and the initial consultation is free...
- I don't know the situation but maybe before she talks to an attorney she could talk to a finacial planner. My friend is one and her advice and planning is all FREE! ...
Does Anyone Need an Accaountant/business Consultant?
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on April 16, 2006
-
My friend just left a position as Senior Accountant for Club Corp and is starting his own consulting business. He offers accounting services, home office organization ...
Answers
- Hi Adrienne, I would be interested and finding out more about his rates for personal accounting. My husband and I do run a small freelance business from our house, so...
- I would like to speak with your friend regarding his services. ###-###-####
- Hi Adrienne, I own a welcoming service in Plano. We greet each new resident who moves to the city with a gift bag of goodies, a map, directory, history of Plano, and...
529 College Savings Plan
Asked by I.W. from Baton Rouge
on February 28, 2010
-
Hi mom, It's me again... I am wondering how I start to set up a 529 college savings plan for my son and my daughter (4years old and 8months). Did anyone use anyone tha...
Answers
- Have you looked into the pre-paid college funds. They differ a little from state to state. You can pre-pay in full or do monthly payments at todays rates for college...
- I set up 529 College Savings Plans with the same financial institution I have for my 401K. I use www.fidelity.com It is very user friendly and their representatives ...
- I am also in the process of setting one up for my 6 month old. After alot of confusion, I decided to go to my bank and speak with the financial counselor there. He gav...
We Need Life insurance...and He Has Had Cancer
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on April 11, 2011
-
My Husband is a 3 time cancer survivor. We need to get life insurance. He has a small policy that his parents started when he was young. But its a very small amount of...
Answers
- I have no idea other than perhaps you can ask if you can have a exception put in saying that if he dies of cancer or a related illness they don't have to pay.
- I wish I had an answer for you. All I can say is that I'm in the same boat. I had cancer last year and we had talked about getting term insurance before I was diagno...
- I worked with all the insurance companies out there and the one I would go with is New York Life cheaper than most companies. And no I don't work for an insurance company
