Recurring Expenses
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Disrepectful Young Adult
Asked by A.R. from Fresno
on March 9, 2008
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I have a 19 year old step-son who is disrespectful to adults including my husband and myself. He has smoked illegal substances in our new car, taken the car at night a...
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- I'm not sure what you can do if your husband is not on the same P. with you but a kid like that would not be living in MY home anymore. Time to let the little bird le...
- I think that nothing will be resolved unless you and your husband can come together on this. I have a step son and we have had some issues, but my husband would never...
- Hi A., I have young adult children around the same age. I would tell you at 19, if he is living in your house exhibliting these types of behavior, you are well withi...
First Time Home Buyers, Saving up While Tithing, Stress
Asked by E.P. from San Antonio
on April 8, 2013
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My Husband and I are wanting to buy our first home. We Struggle with our finances as a team. There is so much that I would like to put into this, but this is as easy a...
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- Are your credit cards paid off? Are you debt free? (Cars, store cards, etc) If not, you need to get rid if that debt before trying to save for a house. You need a b...
- If you and your husband are committed to tithing, then that's commendable and I have nothing to say about that. If you disagree on tithing, good luck convincing the o...
- Okay, so I think that firstly, a break from tithing would be ideal. In addition I think you should look into finding a part time job or even a full time job to help e...
Maternity Insurance
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on April 28, 2008
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I am in need of some maternity insurance. I've been checking out some discount insurance cards for maternity only, but I don't know what to use. I have private insur...
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- I listen to Dave Rasmey (570am 1-4PM) and he says maternity insurance is a waste of money. Instead hospital shop. Make an appointment dress your best and ask for the...
- The old fashioned way is giving birth at home. Midwives are a great, supposedly. I have a friend who did it 6 times! If there are complications they take you to the...
- Hi T., My husband and I own our own business, so I didn't have maternity insurance with either one. I used a discount plan on both. Be very careful of discount pl...
What Gifts Do You Give Your Child Teachers for Christmas, Is Money Allowed?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on December 7, 2009
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Hello Moms,
Do you give gifts to your children teachers for holidays, and if yes what do you usually give? Do you think money is appropriate? If yes, how much is OK?
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- Hi M., I am a teacher, and some of the best gifts that I have gotten don't cost a thing. A heartfelt letter from a parent or a student are the gifts that I end up ...
- My sons are in daycare and we give a $20 gift card to each teacher and $25 the the director and assistant director. Cash may seem a bit impersonal. I get a gift ca...
- We LOVE gift cards. Thank you for being generous and thinking of your child's teacher. I know I greatly appreciate all gifts given to me by my students.
Health Insurance
Asked by S.E. from Dallas
on December 18, 2007
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Hi moms. I'm seeking health insurance for my family. My company just closed down and Cobra payments is just not an option for us. Has anyone had any luck in finding...
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- We are on our own due to owning our own business. We did the research and came up with Aetna being the cheapest of th eones with solid coverage. It is only good if y...
- I am self employed and have Blue Cross Blue Shield. It's a little pricey, but it is one that I know is well accepted. I have NOT heard good things about Unicare or Hum...
- Hi S., You should give Sara Edwards a call! She is an independant consultant that has access to many of the major insurance carriers that you would recognize. She ...
Paying for the Wedding Costs of an Adult Child
Asked by M.V. from Washington DC
on August 21, 2010
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What costs are expected of you if the child has lived with his fiance for 5 years? Especially when you have expenses you constantly have to borrow from family members ...
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- The parents should sit down with their child and discuss what types of things the child would like for the ceremony, etc. Then they should be honest with what they ca...
- From your post I assume her child is male. Traditionally the grooms parents pay for the rehearsal dinner. But if he is an older adult and has been living with his fian...
- Zero, zip, nada, nil! They've played house for 5 years now they can pony up the money for their own wedding!
Your Grocery Budget
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on July 25, 2012
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I guess this is sort of a poll. I'm trying to get us on a better budget. I have calculated all of our regular monthly bills - mortgage, car payments, cell phone, car...
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- we are a family of 4. Our kids are 5 and 7. I spend around $120 to $150 per week on food. I wish it was less, but things are just so expensive around here!
- Here in my State: groceries for 1 week (we have a family of 4, the kids are 5 & 9 years old), it is about $200. And, I am a smart shopper and shop sales and always, ...
- ETA: If you are throwing food out? You are wasting food and money. Designate one night a week to leftovers. We usually do it on the night before trash is taken out. ...
Can't Afford a Baby?
Asked by H.D. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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Hey, ladies. One of my friends desperately wants to have a baby but feels that she can't afford the medical expenses that comes with it. Her job does not provide insur...
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- I personally disagree about waiting for insurance. You can pay it out, or save up for the majority of the costs upfront. I do believe they should get the child insur...
- Some people have suggested midwives, which is a good idea. However, keep in mind that most midwives are not licensed in the event that the pregnancy becomes high risk...
- Count me in as one who suggests waiting until the couple is better insured. I never expected my pregnancy to take a turn for the worst: my daughter was delivered via...
Insurance for Infant
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on November 19, 2008
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My sister just had a baby a month ago. Her dumb BF waited too long to add the child to his insurance plan...he had 30 days and he just forgot. Anyhow, does anyone kno...
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- If Sooner Care is anything like ARKids First, there are 2 plans, one that has no copay for people who make very little money, and one that requires a copay like all ot...
- If you are in alabama, try for all kids, it only covers working families, if you add your child to your husbands plan it might not be as cheap as you thing, you are sw...
- Tell your sister to call the BF employer's personnel departmente and find out about the window of opportunity to add a dependent. She can tell the personnel assistant...
How Do You and Your Husband Handle Spending and Money?
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on March 8, 2010
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My husband and I are at a crossroads about our day-to-day finances. I am looking for ideas on how others budget, handle checkbooks, who decides how much is OK to spe...
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- my husband does the bills, and he is the breadwinner. he also likes to go grocery shopping (go figure), but i write the list (as specific as possible or he'll wander o...
- Sounds familiar! =) My husband used to control all of our finances, but I got so sick of asking if I could buy something and his answer would ALWAYS be, "No, we can't ...
- my husband never had anything to do with $$....he didnt know how much i spent on a anything or how much the bills were, not even the mortgage.....but he has expensive ...
