Helping Family
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Lending/giving Money to Family Members
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on April 13, 2008
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Hi,
I would like advice about parents helping their children and grandchildren in these difficult financial times. Money can be a very emotional issue-you don't wan...
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- I will ask two question: If they do not pay you back can you do with out the money you loaned them? If they did not pay you back and you needed that money to li...
- It is too bad that you feel that children/grandchildren on visit when they need money...that being said this a little rule of thumb that my own father taught me about ...
- I still have small kids, so I am not a grandma yet, but I have never asked my mom for money after being married and moved out. And I see her usually once a week, give ...
My Family Got My Babysitter Sick.. Now She's in the Hospital
Asked by L.G. from Los Angeles
on November 5, 2012
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So....
My kids got sick last week- the stomach flu. It started with the younger one and a day and a half later the older one got it. Tons and tons of vomiting and lat...
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- If she has no health insurance, then the social worker at the hospital will help her apply for emergency Medi-Cal to cover the hospital stay. Of course, not being a c...
- It might not be that she is "fragile" or something else seriously wrong with her. My sister gets an uncontrollable gag reflex which she sometimes cannont stop once it...
- She's probably NOT paying the hospital bills either. Pay her for the days she was there helping. That's probably all she expects!
Bringing Another Kid in the Family?
Asked by S.W. from Springfield
on January 17, 2012
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Okay so this is a LONG story, but I have five kids 18,16, & a 14 year old girl, then i have a 12& 5 year old boys. So my sister hasn't always made good choices, I actu...
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- The boy coming to live may very well WANT to talk about these things, so I say allow the conversations to happen naturally. Just be sure to tell this new child that he...
- I suspect that the collective family of kids will look out for their sibs. I would not have a special gathering myself, but I would give the family a head's up that he...
- I commend you for already having 5 kids and choosing to have another to help your sister out. You should tell the older ones the truth and say age appropriate things ...
Husband Lost Job - Need Money Saving Tips
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on June 12, 2010
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My husband lost a very good job yesterday and it was a total shock. We have lived comfortably and we have some money in savings. We are already looking for ways to c...
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- I didn't see where anyone else mentioned the Grocery Game (grocerygame.com). It is an awesome savings website for not too much work. Especially if you already do cou...
- when i was teaching my husband didn't have insurance through his job and it was a lot to add him to my policy. So we looked into an independent plan. If he is fairly h...
- i am sorry to hear that. check out my dfwmommy.com - she links all the store ads with extra coupons. i would do what i can to make sure everyone has insurance. put you...
Family Asking for Money
Asked by M.O. from Corpus Christi
on January 4, 2012
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Ok. My M.'s cell phone got ruined and my husband and I offered to help her get another one. By this I mean paying for activation fee and initial cost of the phone. My ...
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- First off - your M. is an adult. Unless she had some health crisis, you are not doing her any favors by doing stuff for her - paying her bills, to be specific. Helping...
- I agree with Ruby...you are not doing your M. or yourselves, any favors by continuing to "enable" her to live as she wants with no responsibilty on her part. Think of...
- If you have a simple phone, no internet, no texting, simple calling it can cost way less. Sure it is not a fancy do everything phone BUT if she can not afford it she g...
Feeling Let down by My Family
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on September 10, 2010
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Hi moms,
I guess it's not so much a question as maybe a vent. My dd's and I moved back home back in april for personal reasons. Well when I was still living in anot...
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- This makes me so sad for you. I live out of state from ALL my family and I always fantasize how nice it would be if I had my family's help. Good luck to you.
- Write her a letter. It's probably the best way to get it out without getting too upset to get your point across. Make sure you read it and read it again before you g...
- Make sure she knows you appreciate her helping you out and that you plan on finding more permanent arrangements once you get a job (which is why you are so grateful th...
Lost a Family Heirloom -- Still in Tears
Asked by H.A. from Burlington
on February 1, 2011
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Hi all,
I lost my grandmother's wedding/engagement ring set last month. She passed away 8 years ago and it was a daily reminder of her. I feel HORRIBLE.
Fortunat...
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- The ring is what she left you. If you're not dying to have a new ring then I would take the insurance money and put it towards a house project.
- So sorry :( The ring is gone...no replacement ring will change that. Use the money for your project and also to buy a beautiful frame for a photo of your grandma and...
- I would maybe try to view it differently. If you are a spiritual person...maybe your grandmother wanted to help you out with something more substantial than the ring ...
Guilty About Asking for Child Support
Asked by M.G. from Sioux City
on November 4, 2010
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Is it wrong for me to ask for child support? I am trying to work things out with ex (set up counseling for he and I) yet he seems to think that if I ask for child sup...
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- Since you brought up child support to him, it probably has him scared. No man wants to have child support taken out of their checks. So they would rather pay with out ...
- Just based on what you have said about him, I would go for child support. He knows that if you go for child support, he will have to pay a lot more than he would be ot...
- Is he listed on the birth certificate as the father? I don't know how it works in Nebraska but I think in my state it goes through the county. Honestly, him not be...
Babysitting Grand Kids
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on December 7, 2010
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I watch my grand children, a 1 1/2 yr old and a 6 yr old, 5 days a week for almost 11 hrs a day. My kids can not afford to pay for babysitting so I do it for them but...
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- I just wanted to tell you that I am very sorry that your children are taking advantage of you. That is exactly what they are doing. You asking for a couple of days ...
- They are definitely taking advantage of you. You are apparently paying to live with them, which helps them pay the mortgage, and lets you pay less than living alone. T...
- I understand how you feel but try not to take it personally. Maybe they could look into getting assistance w/ child care costs and hire you fulltime (as in pay yo...
Nanny Is Yelling at My Child
Asked by T.R. from Chico
on September 25, 2010
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Dear Moms,
I would like to ask your advice. I have a 7 years old daughter who is sweet, bright but not very obedient child. I am very soft and eveveryone says that I ...
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- I hate to say this but if you don't figure something out you are going to have a huge problem on your hands in the future. Your daughter is in charge and she knows it....
- wow, if she does not obey now what s going to happen when she is a teenager????Read raisinggodlytomatoes.com .....was a lifesaver for us. I was a nanny for a long ti...
- Get rid of her. She sounds like a mess. You are her employer, not her bank, and it sounds like a risky thing to get mixed up with. I also hope these nanny's are get...
