Recurring Expenses
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Funeral Gift
Asked by G.S. from Washington DC
on April 24, 2009
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Is it appropriate to give money towards funeral expenses or the educational expenses of the deceased grandchildren instead of flowers? They did not specify any charity...
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- GS, Have you thought about www.starregistry.com/? You can name a star after the children. I'm sorry for your loss. K.
- Dear GS, It is completely appropriate to give money or help out in any way possible, especially, in that type of situation. I can't tell you how many last minute e...
- I think that money in the deceased name for the education of the grandchildren is an absolutely fantastic idea. What a way for her to be remembered and have her influ...
Insurance Settlement - What Should You Expect?
Asked by D.E. from Portland
on July 10, 2009
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I was recently in a car accident. Not my fault. Hit by someone else. Their insurance has covered everything so far. I was not badly injured, but had to go to a chi...
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- Hi D., I don't have alot of experience in this but I do know that you should be super cautious about closing out the claim. Things can crop up months later that are ...
- I recommend telling the insurer that you would like to complete treatment. Since PIP is supposed to cover the first year (my insurer did two years), you should be WAY...
- Hi D., I used to work for a Chiropractor, so I saw this all the time. My hubby also used to be a claims adjuster, so I know a little bit from an "insiders" perspectiv...
Credit Card W/ Rewards
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on May 31, 2011
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My husband and I rarely pay with cash anymore. We buy everything with our debit or credit cards (and pay off the entire balance each month). Anyway, I've been thinking...
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- I like USAA, but you can only use them if you or a family member is military. We just cashed in our reward points for $300 gift card to Walmart, but they have a lot o...
- We have our business cards through Bank of America. We run all expenses through it and other things as well. It is PAID IN FULL before a statement is even cut. There...
- We are just like you and have been for YEARS! We've gotten rewards for the past 11 yrs and make over $1000 a year just paying for our everyday things with our CCs and...
Maternity Leave with No Pay
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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how can i go about getting help with my rent, electric, car insurance and car payment while on maternity leave and i wont have any income coming in for that period of ...
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- You have done as much as you can. Please consider this income opportunity that lets you work at home, flexible schedule (with your newborn), part or full time hours. I...
- DIAL 2-1-1 EXT 1 - 24/7 HELP LINE FOR MEDICAID - they will answer your questions http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/index.html This is the Medicaid site. Possibly ...
- I did not get paid for my maternity leave. I had 2 and a half weeks of vacation time and I used that. Then went back to work part time (under 32 hours a week) after ...
Is Pet Insurance Worth Getting?
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on July 20, 2009
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We are getting a puppy next Monday. We have never owned a dog before so we are unsure of the financial expectations. We are looking into pet insurance for at least the...
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- We use VPI, just the accident/illness. It didn't seem worth it for the vaccines and such. Trust me if your dog has some catastrophe (broken limb, ingestion of foreign ...
- Be very careful! There are a lot of loopholes with many pet insurance companies!! We currently have Embrace pet insurance for our Newfoundland. I did lots and lots of ...
- I have two dogs, both with insurance. For my older dog, I bought it after a weekend of routine and emergency care that totaled $1000. I bought insurance for my secon...
How Much Life Insurance for SAHM
Asked by G.R. from Houston
on January 16, 2011
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How much Life Insurance is right for a SAHM? I know the formula 10 times annual salary for the husband/breadwinner. But how much is right for me? We have 2 kids, age...
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- You couldnt have enough..... you, in the household, are irreplacable :)
- Any life insurance agent should be able to answer this for your specific situation but if you want to make sure you're not being oversold, figure out a yearly "salary"...
- If something happens to you, your husband will need daycare for the kids, someone to drive the kids to and from school and preferably a nanny that can help in many of ...
Need Family Insurance
Asked by S.L. from Phoenix
on October 18, 2007
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I am a first time mom of 2 month old triplets. I love my new role in life, and it is not possible for me to go back to work. I am worried, however, because my family...
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- Hey Julie did you find insurance for your family? Let me help check it out and if you like anything you see leave your contact info. www.primerica.com/tanyataylor Thanks
- Hi, I have AZ Blue Cross Blue Shield for my two boys (ages 1 and 2). It costs me $255.00 per month to insure them under the Blue Preferred plan with a $5000 deductibl...
- Apply for kidscare it is for people who make to much money for state help.....
A Comment/question About Teachers Gifts
Asked by L.M. from New York
on June 4, 2012
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So I am being asked for $ for teachers gifts for 2 teachers for each child, $10 each teacher, and teachers aide. This comes to $40. Plus we have 5 birthday parties in ...
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- I think $5 is a good amount to give for the teachers if there is a collection being done. This is a way of saying thank you to a teacher that you believe has done a g...
- Hi L., If it's end of school year or winter holiday I just bought $5.00 gift cards. Duncan Donuts, Subway, or gas car. I alway received a great responce. Cookies ...
- DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't feel obligated. Don't feel guilty. I hate when people do this. Giving a gift is a personal choice. I've had some horrible teachers...
Money a Huge Problem
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on April 10, 2007
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Hi ladies,
well my husband and i make enough money monthly to cover our bills and more. But we are so terrible at budgeting that we just scape by at the end of the m...
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- Hello M., My husband is a financial advisor and so needless to say, we talk finances, budgets, investments all the time. He is also a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Pr...
- Get the Dave Ramsey book called, The Total Money Makeover. It will inspire you, and get you excited about controlling your own money and life, not letting it control ...
- We went to a program at our church called Financial Peace University. A lot of churches have the class. You can go on line to find out what church in your area or what...
Life Insurance Policy on Husband
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on April 2, 2010
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My husband is 55. We are arguing over whether to get a 15 or 20 year term life insurance policy on him. Since I figure I'll probably outlive him (I'm a woman, I work...
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- Before making a firm decision, I would suggest you talk with your financial planner or CPA to detrmine the type of policy best suited for your needs and financial goal...
- Term life is meant to replace lost income during the income producing years...that's why they recommend 10x your yearly salary prior to retirement, then the idea is th...
- I would not get term at all. Check out what Dave Ramsey says about it. He has several books.
