Retirement Planning: Infant
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Money for Retirement Account
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2011
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Hi, just wondering what a reasonable amount of money is to put into one's retirement account? What type of account do you put it in?
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- I agree with the answers below, especially about needing to personalize your own situation with regard to your current income level, your spending habits, your current...
- I think you need to talk to a trusted financial consultant so you can figure out how much is right for you to be investing. Everybody is different. As for us, we...
- Shannon's advice to check out Dave Ramsey's program is a great idea; Clark Howard also has several books on financial 'smarts'. Like many of the other moms mentioned:...
Retirement Gift for Teacher
Asked by J.S. from Cleveland
on May 22, 2011
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My son's 2nd grade teacher is retiring after many, many years of teaching. My son's class will be her last (my daughter also had her 2 years ago).
The class wants ...
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- This might be hard to put together on short notice -- but wouldn't it be wonderful to make a poster sized collage of photos of all the classes she taught that you can ...
- We gave one of the retiring teachers a rocking chair for her front porch. She loves her neighborhood and said she loved drinking coffee outside on the front steps.. It...
- What about a bird feeder with a supply of bird food. You can use that at a house, apt or condo and everything she sees it she will think of her classes and all the li...
Planning the Rest of My Life
Asked by J.H. from Sacramento
on March 11, 2012
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How have you mamas planned your furture? Ok...Let me explain a bit further--I posted a question last week regarding happiness, which was prompted by my recently being...
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- I would start by making a list of things you want to do and think about where you want to be in five years. Prioritize your list by what sounds the most appealing and ...
- First and foremost, take stock of your situation. So you got fired. It happens, sometimes to good and very skilled people. Do not get bogged down in any shame or guilt...
- This may sound like a lot of writing but it's really not. Putting things on paper relieves the burden from your brain. First make a list of what you believe your p...
Wanting Another Baby but No Daycare.....
Asked by S.O. from Seattle
on April 6, 2009
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Here is my dilemma, my mom is my daycare for my almost 2 year old daughter. My hubby and I are talking about having another baby but my mom had mentioned to me a while...
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- If your parents are planning on traveling, then you should probably come up with another childcare plan regardless of whether you have another child or not. Your Mom m...
- Oh how well I understand your dilemna--- mostly as I'm in the ''other half'' of it--- that is- I'm retired, a very ''hands on '' grandma--- about to take on the regula...
- I'm with Peg! Hurray for peace and sanity. That said, there are a lot of options...but you'd have to explore them to see if they'd work for you and yours. - Does...
When Did You Feel Ready for Second Baby? (General Question)
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on July 14, 2011
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I see a lot of people with baby same age as mine (15 months) and already pregnant with the second! Got me curious, when did you plan on having your second baby? What w...
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- I never really felt ready but knew I wanted another at sometime. We finally just decided not to "not try" and it happened right away. Even as I went through the star...
- I had my second when my first was 22 months, so I got pregnant when she was 14 months. The timing of our second was NOT planned and I wasn't too happy about it. I ha...
- I didn't feel ready until my first was about 3 years old. I just didn't think I could handle two when she was little. Well, I didn't want to handle two when she was li...
Having a Baby After 35?
Asked by J.H. from Billings
on February 2, 2008
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I have just recently turned 35. We have two kids, but recently have been considering a third. I am worried about being too old. I would love to hear from moms who had ...
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- I am a nurse and see healthy happy moms (35+) and babies all the time. I have heard it is a little harder on the body as you get older, but not enough to not have bab...
- I will be 40 in a month and had my first in jan of 04 and my second in november 04. every person is different with their physical fitness and pain threshhold etc. ev...
- Hi J.- I had my third child last year when I was 36. We too were nervous about having a baby after 35. I found it comforting that the doctor's took that into consid...
When to Have Baby #3??
Asked by H.M. from Grand Rapids
on March 18, 2010
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My husband and I have a daughter who will be 4 next month and a son that is 21 mo. We would love to have four children. We have always said we would wait to have the n...
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- I have 3 boys, 3 and under and I'll tell ya....the third baby is a breeze! And he is such a joy! (not that the other two aren't, but there is something about #3 that...
- I have 3 kids and my husband and I are finished now. Our first 2 boys only have 21 months between them in age. I just had our daughter 7 weeks ago. My boys are 5 and 3...
- Baby fever much? lol Well if you think its the right time and your husband agrees then more power to you! but just make sure you think about the future and how the new...
Have Another Baby or Not???
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on April 15, 2011
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I'm really struggling with wanting another child. My kids are 8, 5, & 3, and I would love another baby, I think about having another constantly. However I also think t...
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- I have one and that's perfect for us. :)
- I have two, ages 7 & 4, and I struggle with this every day. I think I feel that I am "supposed" to have another. We have two girls, and my husband wants a boy. I ha...
- I had three kids in three years. It was chaotic. But, I was in "mommy mode" and did playdates, baby classes, etc.I loved it. It was where I wanted to be. My husband...
Moms over 40 with Children Under 5 Years
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on July 2, 2009
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Hi,
My family moved to Thornton/Westminster about 18 months ago from Southern California, and I'm still finding my way around. I am looking for other mothers who are...
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- I'm also 43 (well, I will be in September). I have a 15 month old son. It is deffinatly different having children when you are in your 40's. Asher was a complete...
- Welcome to Colorado! I live in north Thornton. I'm a 49 year old single mother with a 5 (almost 6) year old daughter. I'd love to have a small group of older moms...
- Hi D., I live in Broomfield, am 41 years old (and a single mom), and have 2 girls ages 1 and 4. I'd love to meet you... I'm heading into surgery today and will b...
Baby Announcement Etiquette
Asked by A.P. from Elmira
on July 13, 2010
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Hi moms! I'm due in 5 weeks with my second boy. With my first, my in-laws threw me a baby shower. With this baby, no one has mentioned anything at all. My mom is out o...
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- I agree with most other posts - i wouldn't do it. If you put it on the announcement i would think most people would feel obligated to buy a gift even if they weren't ...
- I would register for things you really need or think are special but I would not include it in the announcement. People may search on their own to see if you have a r...
- I going through the same thing right now, although baby No.2 is going to be a girl. Friends and family would like to throw a shower since I have a boy and could use s...
