Keeping to a Budget
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Completely Floored! Marital Fight / Finances Now? (LONG) :(
Asked by A.C. from Savannah
on July 5, 2012
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I thought we had a GREAT marriage. Seriously, everyone thinks so. Even after talking to my dad, he says that my husband is a very good man and that we just need to fig...
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- Ok maybe it's not a Physical Affair, just an emotional one. He's cutting you out of finances because HE's getting ready for a divorce. Put your children first, prepare...
- Well, he's got to be waiting for you to confront him about the password changes? I'd go to the bank and withdraw some money and open a new account if I were you. He'...
- Things just don't add up. People just don't throw money at strangers. Are you sure they are not supplying him with something? I would make myself very involved in t...
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...
Budget
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on October 6, 2009
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Hi! I am currently looking for sites that are helpful to a family on a tight budget. Any information on great thrift shops for nice clothing, places to get discount sp...
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- T., Women love to shop, but spending money is another thing altogether......Yuck! My sister and I used to go to garage sales every weekend. Just for a couple of hou...
- Tracy Where are u located. If u are near me I know where everything is. I am the quee. Of thrift and savings!
- T., I recommend Dave Ramsey's site, too. He has a free budgeting worksheet on there that is wonderful. The Financial Peace University is AWESOME! I use the Groc...
What Techniques Do You Use for Finances?
Asked by C.H. from Grand Rapids
on February 16, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for 8 1/2 years and when we were first married, we had zero debt. We bought our first house that turned out to be the money pit (cra...
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- I do the finances in our house and I would advise getting a bill payer account at your bank. I add up all of my bills and then divide that number by the amt. of paych...
- My husband and I use an accounting software. It is the BEST! We use it to keep track of every penny - it really helps you to see where everything goes, so that way if ...
- C., Are you a Savings Angel member? If not you will save HUGE. It is a website that has already began to change my live. I've only been budgeting their way for 2 w...
Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
What Would You Do? Better Finances or Cheerleading?
Asked by B.K. from Austin
on October 8, 2010
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My 13-year-old is a competitive cheerleader. The expense is enormous, in my mind. 300.00 for cheer uniform, 150 for shoes, 20 for a bow, make-up. We pay the coaches...
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- As a family you stick together. I believe if the family goal is to reduce debt to improve quality of life for everyone, then that goal is a group goal with sacrifices...
- do everything you can to keep her in all these activities...it saved me as young girl....i was involved in everything..my parents made HUGE sacrifices to do so....do ...
- Wow. Who knew? My kids are both involved in sports at age 11 and 14. This cheerleading sounds like travel soccer or any other travel sport that involves termendou...
Need Help Deciding What to Do About Finances
Asked by L.B. from Minneapolis
on July 14, 2007
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I hope someone can help me out there. We are having serious finance problems. Me and my husband both work but he does not make much $ and we have a few credit cards....
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- You and your husband need to talk about it. It is not easy. I am going through the same thing. You need to tell him how you feel and you need to make hime tell you ...
- I might be able to help, call me at 877-740-5757
- Hey L. (I am updating my response after having more time to review the other responses...) My heart goes out to you. I have two suggestions in response to the oth...
On Bed Rest and Worried About Finances
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on August 21, 2011
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Hi Moms. On Monday, my doctor put me on bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy. I'm 29 weeks today, so hopefully I have a ways to go and the baby isn't born too early. ...
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- My husband ended up switching jobs when we were put in this situation. He always worked for less than he could have made, because he didn't ask for much. Once he kne...
- If you have health insurance most will have a short term disability as others have mentioned. If they don't or you don't have insurance you could talk with your work ...
- do you qualify for government assistance i.e. food stamps wic etc? do you pay for short or long term disability through your health insurance? i got short term disab...
How to Manage Teen's Finances
Asked by T.B. from Norfolk
on February 13, 2008
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Hi everyone...I have a son who is 16 1/2. He has his own bank account. Up until now I have made him SAVE half of all money he earned for a job, got for birthdays, or ...
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- I have only a 5 year old and a baby...so I'm not experienced with teenagers. But I think you should give him the card all the time. You should be able to see the acc...
- Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? He gives financial advice and has great materials for teens and children. His website is daveramsey.com
- I say trust him until he gives you a reson not to. If he is a responsible kid (and it sounds like he is) he will more than likely be responsible with his money.
Have You Pulled Your Child Out of Preschool Because of Finances?
Asked by T. from Phoenix
on July 12, 2009
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I was wondering if their are other families out there who are not able to send their
kid(s) to preschool because you just can't afford it. If so, how does this make y...
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- There are some high school that have preschool in them. Basically it is set up like a regular preschool but the high school child development class gets to interact a...
- I don't know where you live, but King of Glory Preschool in Tempe is very, very reasonably priced. Check it out. www.kogaz.org. Hope this helps.
- In no way is preschool NECESSARY for a child. You have more of an issue because one child leaves. You can easily put together a preschool co-op where a few moms host ...
