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Division of Life Insurance Policy
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on October 23, 2007
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Ok, here is a good question. As new parents we are making sure our children are taken care of in the event of our death. But my husband and I are trying to determining...
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- A., Okay, if I understand this correctly, you are trying to decide what to do with the ins payout should your entire family (children included) pass away. My husban...
- Life insurance is typically supposed to cover the expenses of life without you. So, I would say the entire amount should go to the guardianship of your child. As it ...
- Sounds to me like whoever will have your son should get the bulk. As far as the rest of the family goes..that's tuff. Guess it all depends on who contributed more/le...
Do You Work Because You "Have" to or Because You "Want" To?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 26, 2011
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I work PT (2 days per week). Mostly because I want to. To cover my personal bills and expenses, and "extras" etc.
I think if I wanted to, I could not work at all an...
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- I PLANNED on returning back to work until my job was 'eliminated' after a month after I announced I was pregnant. Since then I've been a SAHM but during the school...
- I don't think WORK is what someone pays us for as much as it is what the human race is designed for. Everything good and constructive is a type of work. The Bible sa...
- I am a single mom of 3 boys so I work because I have to. I think that even if this wasn't the situation I probably would still work at least part time.
How Can I Teach a Child/adult to Be Less Selfish and Lazy????
Asked by E.J. from San Antonio
on December 11, 2009
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My daughter is a freshman in college. I can't get her to do anything for me or the family. Everything must revolve around her and her social life. She has always bee...
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- I hate to say it, but having been that age myself not that long ago, you just need to let it pass. I am 25 with my first child and I know I will face that eventually b...
- Be careful! This is a sensitive time of establishing new boundaries. Rather then "taking it away" I think you guys should sit down and talk. Say, "I'm willing to pay f...
- Time for some tough love. Cut her off.
What to Do About This Debt
Asked by L.L. from Tulsa
on April 8, 2007
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ok so here it is. I just need to get it off my chest. We are soooo broke. I am in debt a good 4000 in credit cards and to top it off my check wasn't enough to pay all ...
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- This is tough. One thing is for sure is to cut the cards whether maxed or not, get them out of site. I would avoid transfering balances to 0% cards because then when...
- A lot of us have been there L.. I started out selling things on Ebay. Of course, one has to be careful of the selling fees and make sure you know exact shipping so t...
- Hi my name is N. and I am a Sales Director with Mary Kay. I would love to share with you how you could make some extra money with a Mary Kay business. You can work M...
Please No Gifts for Baby's birthdayAny Ideas for Inexpensive Birthday Gift List?
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on December 31, 2007
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My child is going to be turning 1 yr. soon, and we wanted to figure out a way to tell people that we really don't want gifts from them for her birthday. We also know t...
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- Dear A.; If I were you, I will write down monetary fund gift because then you can started her college fund account instead of toys and clothings since she has plent...
- This idea is not always inexpensive but i love it. Tell your friends/ relatives they can purchase a share of stock. Any company they want spend a little or as much as ...
- How about contributions or presents for an orphanage.
Insurance
Asked by D.A. from Odessa
on November 10, 2010
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Hi I just need some good advice from ya'll. My common law husband left me after 13 years and 1 daughter together. At first I was so sad and upset but now I am ok wit...
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- Sounds like it is time to remind him of the agreement, no child support if you were both carried on insurance and support of child. Let him know that there are lawyer...
- You have good advice already to get him to support you and your daughter. That is his responsibility. Just want to make sure you know that individual insurance is av...
- For your sake and your daughters sake.....get something legally done! I know you think you were trying to be nicey nice about the whole seperation but you are only se...
Budget Help!
Asked by K.H. from Wichita Falls
on August 11, 2009
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Mu husband and are first time homebuyers, newly married, and new parents. We have no credit cards and only one car payment. However, we can't manage to stay ahead, eit...
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- I've been with my husband for 3 years only married 1 year and 3 months. We have a beautiful 18 month old daughter. 6 months ago he got laid off from his job and hasn't...
- When I was younger and married, we really got in hot water with debt. I did my budget the old fashioned way. I got a card box and on each card, I listed my payment o...
- Dave Ramsey is awesome go to the library and check out his dvds or audio cds and listen to them I know he has a book but I've never read it. He is great it is all abou...
We Need Help
Asked by E.W. from Phoenix
on October 7, 2008
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Okay like many others my husband and I are in over our heads in debt. My husband lost his job at the begining of the year. Even though he was able to find wnother job,...
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- Hi E.- Money (or lack of) is one of the biggest stressers in life. I'm sorry you are having to go this tough time. I know many others are feeling the same crunch, so ...
- E.- I know it feels like a big black hole you are in right now (we are just climbing out) but you have so many options! My husband and I are working an awesome prog...
- We have been a military family and my husband is retiring next month. I have tried to plan ahead (a little). I have a home based referral business and can help you e...
How Do They Do It?
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on April 26, 2010
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I have asked this question of some friends before, but everything was vague, so I am hoping that since this site is a bit more anonymous, that I might get some candid ...
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- THey are living beyond their means - you should not worry about others and how they afford their lifestyles - instead focus on you and your family.
- Hi, it could be that the earner makes more money than you assume, they have less debt, etc. My husband and I both work but our mortgage is only 5% of our monthly inco...
- I think it's unfair to assume that people who enjoy a nice lifestyle and travel go in to debt to do it We have a single income family, have zero debt, have a nice car...
Child Care and Child Support During Visitation
Asked by A.A. from Tallahassee
on July 14, 2010
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I have 2 beautiful daughters who love their father dearly. In February, my ex and I agreed to let him have the girls for 6 weeks over the summer. He asked for this amo...
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- He still pays child support and he also is responsible for any costs while he has the girls. Unless your divorce / custody agreement states otherwise.
- You are not responsible for their child care expenses and summer camp expenses while they are with him (well, actually you could agree to pay for half of the summer ca...
- The law is different wherever you live. I have one daughter who's dad "pays" 169/mo. It is my understanding that if they have the child for MORE than four weeks in a r...
