Money
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Money
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on May 7, 2010
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Hi everyone,
I am ashamed to admit that I have used credit cards without my husbands knowledge. I was used to being independent for so long that I couldnt ask him fo...
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- Ditto Nikki. This isn't a mistake, this is irresponsibility. I would recommend that you look into the Dave Ramsey program. It will help you get out of debt in a res...
- Hi, I am not declaring bankruptcy but I have experienced some of what you have. I am coming from a spiritual point of view so you may or may not accept all that I say...
- I'm sorry but I have a very difficult time understanding his money, my money. When your married you are a unit, a team, and all the money gets put together and togeth...
What to Do with the Money???
Asked by D.T. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our 3rd child in early September. I plan to stay home with our 3 kids for a while when the baby is born. We will be cutting our pay in...
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- Wow, that's alot of information :) I can tell you've done your homework. Honestly, I would put the $7k in an interest bearing account and forget about it. Within a ...
- Hi D., Seems like you have a tough cookie in front of you :) If I were you, I THINK I would pay off hubbys car IFFF int rate on it is too high... if not I'll probably...
- It is so easy to justify spending newfound money as in a bonus but I am a firm believer of saving. You mentioned your savings was low. I say put it in an account whe...
Money
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on June 15, 2010
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Like many other families we are struggling. We have two girls 7 and 3, My husband has a full time job as a firefighter, I work part time (daycare would be too much and...
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- I don't doubt that Dave Ramsey has good advice. I have personally not needed to follow it, but I do agree with the others NOT to touch your 401K unless it's a dire em...
- There are a FEW exceptions to dipping into a 401k that mean that you don't have to pay all the penalty fees. As I recall (talk to a lawyer, my recollection isn't spot ...
- ok we original took out a loan to get an inground pool needless to say instead we paid two credit card off than we jack them back up used my retirement fund paid them ...
Home Career Ideas
Asked by R. from Dallas
on August 10, 2008
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Hi all! I am currently employed as a medical assistant for a great group of doctors in Southlake. I am also approaching 30 years of age, and my biological clock is t...
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- Hi R., I have had a home based business for the past 14+ years. I work with a FABULOUS company, The Pampered Chef. We are committed to helping families reunite arou...
- Hi R., You are correct that "there's never a right time to have a baby", but having the financial freedom to raise your own children and having more control can mak...
- I have just started a business from home but am slow to start b/c I still work at a corporate office. I love the job and actually that is all I do at work all day is ...
Is Medical Billing a Good Career Choice?
Asked by M.E. from Boca Raton
on June 12, 2010
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I am looking into making a career change and need any advice. What are the pros and cons of this field?
Thank you.
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- I work in an anesthesia billing office and love it!! After years of working in a doctors office, I was burned out! At least now I don't have to deal with patients and ...
- The way the economy is I would keep what I have right now...making a change is a bad idea with the way the economy is...
- Although I work in a different dept, many of my colleagues are claims processors. They review claims and process for payment (another part of the medical billing prof...
New Career at 43?
Asked by J.F. from Colorado Springs
on February 12, 2010
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Hi Mamas, you are always so helpful, I thought I'd put this out there, because I'm having a hard time with this, and it's scaring me a bit. I find myself, at 43, with ...
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- I would definitely consider doing some freelance writing or editing as that is something you can do while your daughter is in school or at night while she sleeps. Tut...
- What about working for yourself? I've been running a home-based business for the past 4 years and it has been everything I could have wanted. I've been able to be ho...
- If you don't have to work full time, then consider working when your daughter is in school. If you like education and want to be in a school, you might want to consid...
Maternity Wear/ Career Suits
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on August 18, 2006
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As a full-time working Mom of a 3-year old and a baby due the first week of February, I am looking for the most economical way of keeping up with my wardrobe. ...
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- Old Navy has great deals on suits and other items for the office. You have to look at their Web site and shipping is only $5.00. Liz Lang at Target has really nice ...
- Hi N.! I may not be able to help you with your particular request, but I want you to know that your query has prompted me to take my dream seriously. I have 1-yr o...
- I bought my stuff from baby depot and they have prtty reasonale stuff. I delivered in Dec 05. If you want we can look at you buying it from me. I dont have business su...
Future Career Question
Asked by L.P. from San Francisco
on October 11, 2010
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I'm really torn here and not sure where to go with this question. I am a mom to a 2 year old with a BA in something pretty useless. I enjoy where I work but it has no ...
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- I was in a similar situation after the birth of my 1st son, (now 2 ½) I went back to work almost immediately. I was in the middle of a career which I had advanced fr...
- Hi, I saw your post and feel like I'm constantly in the same conundrum - I work for a nonprofit and actually run our internship program so I talk to a lot of psych/so...
- Last spring I began to pursue a paralegal certificate at a local school. I have not worked in 10 years and before that was in non-profit. I have a BA. While I enjoy...
Want a Career Change
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on January 19, 2010
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I need advice. I am in the hotel business right now, and I like my job. However, it is not rewarding in the least - either financially or spiritually. I really, really...
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- Most universities today offer on-line courses. Do your research and decide what vocation best suits your personality, needs, interests, and then just take one course a...
- Here's the good news. You HAVE a job. Look around, many people have been out of work for a year or more. Count your blessings. You say you like your job but you are no...
- I studied social work in school - and thought I'd find it fulfilling; however, like you, I only found it partially satisfying - and mostly suffocating. It wasn't until...
Creative Ways to Wrap Money for Christmas
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on December 15, 2009
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I have searched on the web for some creative ways to give money as a gift. I have found origami designs, put the money in a large box so they don't know what it is, a...
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- A relative received a large sum of cash as a Christmas gift years back wrapped around a soda can and then wrapped. When handled, it kind of glugged and he wondered wh...
- FlyLady.net has a video or book about all kinds of creative ways to give money as gifts. You can look for it on her website or email her. I get her email updates and...
- People have mentioned the flylady. One way on there was to get a hardbound book. Youo bend the book and slide the money into the spine. Then on a few pages throu...
