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HMO Vs. PPO
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on August 26, 2009
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I just started a new job and finally have health insurance. Thank goodness! Now I have to make the decision between PPO or HMO. The HMO costs a lot less a month, bu...
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- We have had an HMO for the past 7 years or so and haven't had any problems. I've had two emergency procedures, underwent IVF and had a c-section. My older daughter h...
- I switched from United Healthcare PPO to Aetna HMO a couple of years ago. It was pretty similar in coverage and co-pay, but the deductibles are lower and my cost was l...
- I have an HMO. I love my HMO -- it is Cigna but my employer (a law firm) wrote its own plan with Cigna so some of the coverages might be different. All of our doctor...
Being Full Time Working Mom, How to Take Care of 2 Kids.
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 12, 2010
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Hi everybody.
I have a 2 year old son and I am expecting my second child soon. I am a full time working mom and cannot leave my job too.
And if I send two kids to...
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- I wish you had given more details about your situation. Are you a single Mom having a second child? Or is there a husband in the picture helping with income? What sort...
- Hi Sweta, Is it possible for you to work from home? I have two little ones and I work from home. It allows me to hire someone to come in for 8ish hours per day ve...
- Some daycares will offer a discount for 2 kids. We crunched the numbers and it was still a bit cheaper to do daycare x 2 than pay for a nanny - there are some tax thi...
Your Best Advice for Other Single Mothers!!
Asked by C.T. from Jacksonville
on February 21, 2008
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Hi, being new to this site I thought a great idea would be to ask the single mothers how the heck are you keeping your life/family together? :-)
Schooling, Finances,...
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- Yeah, I need this advice too! I'm so tired all the time. I work full time, go to school part time. I live in a 1 br apt with my 2 year old and sleep on the couch ev...
- I was a single mother for over 15 years and I have 3 suggestions. First is no matter how busy you are, take a few minutes everyday for yourself. Even if it's just ...
- Keeping yourself Motivated is the sure key to your success with running your household, having time with kids, (family), etc. I used to teach preschool & work in the ...
Should I Quit Working? I Am So Torn! PLEASE No Bashing!
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on November 17, 2011
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I started a new seasonal job at a warehouse last week. It's ok, I work 7-5:30 but I am away from my family 12 hours a day. I got the job to get back into the workforce...
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- I recommend you also become more educated about kidney failure due to diabetes. Kidney's operating at 60% is pretty good actually, not bad at all. Your husband can liv...
- So many places are hiring for retail seasonal help. The hours are only part-time and seem better suited to your needs. If you don't need to work right now, cherish t...
- I think if you don't need the money, stay home with your family, you said your husband has health issues, so you want to spend as much time with him as possible. Why ...
Nanny Vs. Daycare
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on February 2, 2011
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I am considering hiring a nanny for my 2 girls (4 mo and 3 yrs) when I go back to work. What is the going rate for a nanny these days? Pros/cons of having a nanny vs. ...
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- It really comes down to comfort and WHO is watching them whether at home or in a center. I have my two (2 and 4) in daycare at a center and I really like it. PROS - ...
- If you aren't getting what you need from day care and you can afford a nanny I say go for it. There are lots of pros to it. I don't know the going rate, but I would ...
- We decided to go the au pair route with Cultural Care and couldn't be happier! We have been in the program 2 years now (I have a 3.5 yo, 2 yo and baby on the way). W...
Help Finding the Right Formula
Asked by B.T. from San Antonio
on May 7, 2008
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I have been having a tough time with finding the right formula for my son(Aiden). I have a beautiful 2 1/2 mnth son. He has a slight acid reflux and dr prescribed Axid...
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- My 5 month old was diagnosed with silent reflux around 2 months of age (after being told numerous times it was just colic/fussy behavior!!!) We were on Good Start, but...
- My 2 month old has the same problem and I've been using Similac's soy formula and it has helped.
- Hi B.! We went through 8 different formulas with my son after nursing him for 8 wks. He was on 3 different reflux meds and had difficulty with all formulas. I resul...
Paying for Maternity Leave!?!
Asked by R.M. from Portland
on May 20, 2010
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Hello Mamas-
I am not in a position to qualify for a “normal” maternity leave, 6 weeks paid off time off, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to prepare...
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- In addition to all of the great ideas you've gotten about saving money, you might want to consider looking into something you can do from home to make extra money, too...
- Most maternity leave is traditionally covered under short term disability - you have to be on leave a week before it kicks in. My previous employer than arranged to h...
- i can totally understand. last year i would have qualified for short term disability for maternity, but it ended in march. my doc said i couldn't do my job in early ap...
Suzie Orman or Dave Ramsey?
Asked by M.M. from San Antonio
on June 23, 2011
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Who do you prefer for your financial books, dvds & seminars? I catch Suzie Orman's show every now & then and have watched her PBS special but haven't purchased any o...
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- take what you like from both...they both offer good advice...bottom line is you need to find out what works for you and your family... For us - it was neither....we...
- Dave Ramsey gets my vote. We are out of debt, saving for college and retirement and able to go out to dinner and on nice vacations all because of his Total Money Make...
- What about David Bach? He has many bestselling books on finance. He actually coined the phrase "Latte Factor" (not sure if you've heard of that phrase before). Da...
Need Help Choosing a Breast Pump!
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2008
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I am expecting my first child and need help choosing a breast pump for my registry. I plan to breastfeed and am not sure if and when I will be returning to work. I w...
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- I recommend any Medula product. I have the travel backpack version and I am currently pumping for my second child. It is dual which works great to get the most milk. ...
- As a nurse and lactation educator and a mom, I highly recommend the Medela Pump in Style, so much so, that soon I will renting them to moms!!
- I have the Medela (the shoulder bag one) and loved it. I plan to use it with my next baby (due in July) and right now my sister is getting lots of use out of it. It iu...
Do You Feel This Way?
Asked by A.D. from Washington DC
on November 27, 2008
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I am almost always so tired - exhausted. I feel tired "down to my bones." some days, it is like I have to think toput one foot in front of the other because my body ...
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- Hi A., It seems like you are describing my day to a tee. I do, however, have a thyroid problem. I also need to use a CPAP, but do not use it. My husband recently...
- I had this happen after I had given birth to my son and the drs. couldn't figure it out for about a month or so. I finally went to a gastronologist and found out that...
- A., You definitely have a legitimate problem that is beyond "just stress". I had the same problem a year ago and no doctor could figure out what was wrong with me. I ...
