Financial Responsibility
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Quicken Vs. Quickbooks Vs. Microsoft Money Vs. Mvelopes...your Favorite?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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I'm trying to find a user-friendly personal finance software that will help me track finances and budget. Ease of use is probably the most important feature as I'm no...
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- Quicken, I have used both thru the years & Quicken is the easiest.
- B.--I'm a bookkeeper by trade. Quicken is my favorite for personal finances. I've used Microsoft Money in the past and found it pretty user friendly as well. QuickB...
- I have been using Microsoft Money for years. Now on version 2004. Started with just our checkbook, savings, and cash accounts (it's important to keep up with CASH, s...
Online College
Asked by V.B. from New York
on August 22, 2011
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What are some noteable/credible online colleges for a BA/MS in Finance and Accounting?
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- Look into State colleges first, many offer long distance and online classes. For-profit schools charge more tuition, have worse graduation rates, and many have earned...
- I completed my masters in accounting a couple years ago. Speaking to the recruiters they do not consider any degree that is primarily online. They don't even look at...
- UMUC is good. It is primarily used by service men and women. I took a few semesters online when my son was born, and was taking creative writing with soldiers in Iraq....
De-stress My Husband Ideas!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on May 7, 2010
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I have recently lost my job, so all financial responsibility is now on my husband. What can I do to show him my appreciation and to try to take some of the stress off...
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- cut wherever you can. don't spend. spend time alone together. touch often!
- Examine your family's spending habits and see if there is some way you can trim expenses. That might help. Maybe you could change cable tv providers, for instance, and...
- We were in a slightly similar situation last year when I was laid off from a high-paying job. At the time, my salary was ~65% of our income, but I think more of the s...
Allowance for Teen and Preteen
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on November 2, 2009
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Dear Moms, My son is 13 and my daughter is 12. I often feel "nickled and dimed" to death asa they ask for money for this and that. I know that if we had a set amount f...
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- I think how my grandparents did it was a great way and I will also do it the same way. ( I was raised by them as a side note) I got $50 a week, but I also had the bul...
- Dear J., I am on the back end of this question now. My two are 17 and 19, a senior in high school and a freshman at NYU. It is a good question, one I asked when I...
- Dave Ramsey has a good way to handle money with kids. It starts younger but it's never to late to learn. Go to daveramsey.com and maybe pick up some of his books.
I Need to Rent a House Fast in the West Valley
Asked by N.B. from Phoenix
on February 20, 2009
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Hello, my husband is in the military, recently we find out that we have to live for three years. We have a new house in the west valley. Does anybody know good propert...
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- My husband and I were away in Japan for 3 years...Navy. We used H and H Management. Price was the deciding factor. $55 a month...I am not sure what it is now. I w...
- Savage Walker Realty is amazing! Sarah Crippa is super nice and extremely helpful Savage-Walker Realty 12725 W. Indian School Road #F112 Avondale, AZ 85392 ...
- Tom and Janet Clayton from Prudential Foothills are PHENOMENAL!!! You can contact Janet at ###-###-####. Tell her A. sent you:-)
Rent an Inflatable for 2 Year Old Party
Asked by M.S. from Davenport
on March 26, 2009
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I am looking for some advice! I am considering renting an inflatable for my daughters 2nd birthday at the end of May. My question is....is she too young to jump alon...
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- My son is 3 and we have rented one the last 2 birthdays. He loves it. He was a little afraid the first time, but we got it a day ahead of time, so we got in it with ...
- My sister rented one for her son several years ago- there were different ages of kids at the party- She had an adult at the opening of it to monitor the kids- she woul...
- My daughter was terrofied of the jumpers at 2-4 years old because of the older kids. If you are really good about limiting who's in there and when it should be ok.
Looking to "Rent a Princess" for a Birthday Party!
Asked by A.J. from Pittsburgh
on June 29, 2009
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Has anyone found a company/person who dresses up like the Disney princesses for little girls birthday parties? I found a girl who did Cinderella for my daughter's 3rd...
Child Support Dilemma...
Asked by M.K. from New York
on September 18, 2010
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I hope you are familiar with my previous post...I am currently living at home with my family to finish school. My boyfriend and I are still together and trying to wor...
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- Dear M., I think you should stay where you are and keep with your plans for finishing school while you have a stable place with your family and their support. If you ...
- Well let's get rid of that wool!!!! Still work on working things out, in the long run if that works out it is best for everyone. So you put your child on medicai...
- I say drop the dud. You said it best. "all the joy of being a father without the financial responsibility" He has to pay and should want to because you are living a...
Husband Does Not Want to Own a House EVER, Is This a Bad Financial Decision???
Asked by C.J. from New York
on June 3, 2011
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OK I'll make it short ladies. we were homeowners from 2003 until 2009; I LOVED my house, I loved being a homeowner and we only sold because husband's work was an hour ...
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- Geez, I can't imagine why he WOULDN'T want to buy a house, especially while the market's so flat. In the long run, it's ALWAYS better to rent then buy, unless you r...
- I have always wanted to be a homeowner, however I can understand why some people absolutely would not want to go that route. A few years ago, we put our house up fo...
- While real estate is rarely a bad investment, if he doesn't want to, he doesn't want to. Make sure to be funding your retirement and college funds generously!
Buying a House!
Asked by A.A. from Lubbock
on November 29, 2010
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My fiance and I really want to get our own house. I applied for a loan a few months ago, and we were denied because neither of us have established credit. Since then, ...
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- Hi Alyssa! Congratulations on living without credit! It may not seem like it right now, but what you are doing is excellent and best for you and your financial health...
- ck into the USDA direct loan. Their website is USDA.gov
- Because I have attempted to be a first time home buyer more than once (maybe one day), I recommend, having about 3 months of mortgage pmts sitting in the bank, a low ...
