Saving Money
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I Know Its "Our" Money But.....
Asked by ღ.. from Detroit
on October 26, 2011
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Does it make you feel like a loser when you buy something for your husband with his own money?
I am now offically a SAHM, since I have had kids I have always worked...
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- I totally feel the same way. I have come up with creative ways to earn money throughout the year, then I stash it and use it to buy him presents for birthday and Chri...
- 1) You NEED 'your own money', and so does he. Every pay check each of you pull x amount as "your" money (and TRUST me, it needs to be the same amount, or there will be...
- Nope, I don't...I am a SAHGranni...I do writing for my 'pin' money, vows, eulogies, etc..My DH has alwayz been the major 'breadwinner' even when we both worked outside...
Saving for College
Asked by T.K. from Miami
on May 8, 2008
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My son is a model and I want to use his earnings as an investment to staart saving for college. I cannot afford to pay monthly into the Fl Prepaid Program and I am lo...
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- Hi Theresa I know a lady who does financial planning She can go over the information with you.... Would you like to speak to her ? D.
- Hi, A plan B is always helpful. Please look and listen to my Opportunity Presentaton on my website: www.J..myarbonne.com If you have any questions please email me ...
- Dear T., I am listed on Mamasource, but feel free to visit my website: www.tfcfg.com. I would be happy to help you set up an investment account to be used for col...
Husband & I Are BOTH Bad with Money... We Seriously Need an Intervention!!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 24, 2012
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Finances have been THE thorn in my side all of my adult life. I've got to correct this now before it gets to the point that we've ruined any chance we may have of ret...
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- In your case, it might help to have the money out of your reach. You could begin investing in an annuity of some sort. Have the money taken every month before you se...
- I've always been pretty good with money. My suggestion is that you open a savings account and do not get an ATM card associated with the account. Then every payday...
- One of the ways to save is to move money (you can do this by direct deposit) to an account that is not easy to access. Move it to a different bank, where you don't hav...
What Do You Do to save Money?
Asked by L.D. from Modesto
on October 12, 2011
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With salary cuts, skyrocketing health insurance costs and inflation, our one salary household is getting squeezed pretty hard. Looking for ideas to save more money. We...
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- I guess I'm just of a different mind set. I just grew weary of cutting, cutting cutting and couldn't cut any more. So my response to prices getting higher is to figure...
- If you really want to save a good amount of money, you have to evaluate what you can live without. You can get rid of cable completely. You can order Netflix for $8.00...
- clothing swaps, do own sewing repairs + alterations, cut kids paid activities. I know some might flip out on me about cutting the kids activities. However, when mo...
Money Problems
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on May 9, 2010
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im so stressed out we are having so many money problems that i cant bare it any more every time i turn around im hit with a new problem i cant take it my husbend and i...
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- J. when it rains it pours. The best part is that through it all you love your husband. Everybody in the world goes through problems we have those days that we just wan...
- rough patches suck, but we all have to go thru them.....but 2 car accidents really takes the cake! glad everyone is ok, except the pocket book......since you mentione...
- You are having a rough time. I've learned over the years from my own experience and watching other people that it's somehow easier to fight during hard times then to ...
Husband and Money
Asked by A.P. from Jacksonville
on March 24, 2008
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I have been married to a Marine for 20 years. About 2 years ago I found a lot of phone records where he was calling a female in another state. He said that he happen...
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- A., First of all if your husband is bored he needs to talk to you. No if, ands and buts. Secondly, you don't babysit your own kids. You need to know about his r...
- First of all, what does he pay for every month? Truthfully I can understand if you want to have separate credit cards, but you do need a joint bill account where each...
- You need to get yourself to the JAG office pronto! You are entitled to 1/2 of his military retirement. It is law. Make copies of all of the documentation that you h...
Kid's Saving
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on September 24, 2009
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My 11 year old is asking for a savings account. I think it is a great idea for all of my kids, especially since I am hoping they are better with their money than we w...
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- Does he get an allowance and does he do odd jobs for others for pay? Most savings accounts at banks require a minimum deposit. When he has saved enough for that, or ...
- M. I think a savings account is a wonderful idea. Most banks have online banking too which is a way for them to learn to navigate that system and look at how their mo...
- My husband and I are out of debt and saving for college and retirement all thanks to Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace, and Total Money Makover. He also has some great ...
How Do I Get Husband to Stop Spending Money?
Asked by H.M. from Norfolk
on December 12, 2008
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My family has been hit by these hard financial times like everyone else yet my husband cannot stop spending money. If I give a credit card for emergency purposes he us...
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- It is obvious that you both have two different money styles, he is the fun one and you are the responsible one. If you could both add the fun (you) and the responsible...
- It's sad and so frustrating when our husbands cannot submit themselves to the financial budget. I used to sit down with my husband and plan a monthly budget, which he...
- I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with your husband spending money! That does make things rough, especially when he seems to be running from taking a part in de...
Saving for Education
Asked by A.W. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2008
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I am wanting to open up an education account for my 7mos old and wondering if 529 is really the best way to go. I also want something that is a liquid asset so I plan ...
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- A 529 plan is a real blessing, but it is meant for college or post secondary education only. This is the way it works...you put in money and it grows tax free. You c...
- Hi A., Our accountant set up 529 accounts for our kids. We contributed for one year. They continue to perform quite well. However... There will always be someone (...
- The great thing about the 529 is that you can use it for anything education related, not just college. If you decide your kid should go to a private school, you can wi...
Saving Time
Asked by M.B. from Dayton
on July 22, 2009
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I'm looking for ideas you have that save you time around the house. I've done things like stop folding my cleaning rags, buying a big bag of socks for the boys to mak...
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- My advise is to take a minute and relax. What exactly do you think is going to happen if you have to sit and fold laundry. I believe we spend too much time trying to ...
- I'd go to Flylady.net. There's some great organizational tips/routines to help better manage time/tasks. It seems to be designed more for SAHM's than working moms - ...
- store things where you need them so you don't waste time walking around to gather things. i keep a drawer of diapers and wipes in the nursery, my bedroom, and downsta...
