Understanding Money
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Money Saving Ideas
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on March 31, 2008
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OK, moms, I'm looking for some of your best money-saving ideas. My hubbie's business isn't going well, so our income is less than half than it was last year, so I'm l...
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- J., Due to the fact that you have a a pretty good sized family to feed, I have a suggestion for you. There is a direct selling company called Homemade Gourmet that h...
- J., I think it is great to be looking for money saving idea and some that I agree with is the library for movies or the $1 Red Box just be sure to get them back by 9 ...
- I would sit down as a family and explain to them as a family we need to cut back and we as a family need to make some sacrifices for now. explain the situation be hon...
SAHM Or Make Money for Yourself?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on January 15, 2009
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My Hubby, has a work peer, that has a little mom and pop type store.
He said that if I "worked" there, it would be a nice opportunity for me to make myself some mone...
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- As a Human Resources Director, I would advise you NOT to bring your son to the store. It is not fair to the employer, the customers, or your son, because none of them...
- well I hate to say that it looks like you will not be working at this store. I personally would never take my son (who is 3) to work with me. I worked at a small gyms ...
- If you don't feel good about it and it's not a need for your family, it's OK to say no to anything. Or, if your husband has the type of job where he can take your s...
1St Year Property Tax on New construction-Land Value Vs. Full Taxes-Kendall Cnty
Asked by E. from Chicago
on July 13, 2007
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We just received our first property tax bill from Kendall County and were totally shocked. Both our builder and attorney told us that the first year would be assessed...
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- Hi E., Sorry for the tax bill shock...opening those bills is never fun! Tax bills are for the previous year so any bill you received last June 2006 was for land (f...
- Do you live in Churchill club. I do and they told me the same thing. Come to find out that taxes are more than doubled. I pay $9,000 a year in taxes and you know taxes...
- You owe it, there are no tax breaks. However, you builder is responsible for their portion of the bill before you closed (Jan-March) which is just for the land value....
Creative Ideas for Teaching 3 Year Old About Earning Money
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on August 11, 2011
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Hi Creative Moms!
I am thinking I would like to begin teaching my 3 year old the value of a dollar and how to earn them. Of course the classic lemonade stand comes ...
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- I think she is a better off learning to be a "big helper" right now.. Money can be so abstract. We have always had piggy banks all around the house. Any time our da...
- Something that is good for her developmentally and would be something people could "use" that a 3 year old has made would be keychains. Just make sure you get a cord/...
- 3 is a little young for this in my opinion. I have a 3 year old and she's perfectly happy earning a penny to help load the washing machine. The value of money comes in...
Tops on Saving Money
Asked by V.C. from Colorado Springs
on April 7, 2009
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In this rough economic time, I am just asking other moms to send me some of your money saving advice. What do you do to save money. Any advice would be helpful!!
Tha...
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- The best thing that has worked for me and my husband is going back to the basics. I plan my meals for the week(this includes my husbands lunches) and make a list of t...
- www.YouNeedABudget.com software. I'm awaiting the software for my Mac, but it works on any PC, and it puts you in control of all your money, instead of just recording...
- My husband lost his job and although he got another job, it was about $50K less than his old job. Needless to say, we are hurting financially. Here is what is helpin...
Imput on Explaining Money to Kids
Asked by H.H. from Tampa
on May 4, 2009
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I was watching the Today show about when to start teaching kids about money and I wanted to know what other moms were doing?
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- http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A4%2Cp_27%3AWayne%20W.%20Dyer&page=1 This link will take to a list of AWESOME books for kids. One of them Titled "It's Not What ...
- Tessy & Tab a bi-monthly learning to read publication for children offers a Money Management kit on their website. It includes 3 books, "Yard Sale" "Allowance" and ?, ...
- I have a 5 1/2 and 3 year old (both boys). About 6 months ago my oldest started to recognize the different types of coins and started counting money. So, we put him ...
Anyone Looking for Extra Money?
Asked by S. from Columbus
on September 13, 2006
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Is anyone interested in babysitting a 6 year old every so often or have a teenager who is experienced and would like to earn some extra money? It would just be for a ...
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- Hi S.! I am a mom of a 5 yr old, in Reynoldsburg. I do in home sitting regularly, and have ref's & very fair rates. You can contact me at ____@____.com forward to h...
- Hello! I am not sure where you are located, but I live in Reynoldsburg and also have a child. He is 7 and would always enjoy having someone to play with. I am a sin...
- What part of town do you live in? I am in Blacklick and I work in surgery at New Albany Surgical Hospital. I am CPR trained for adults, infants, and children. Let me k...
Saving Money - Groceries from Amazon?
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on March 26, 2011
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Does anybody order any groceries from Amazon to save money? I'm thinking about doing this for any items that I find will be cheaper at Amazon versus buying in a store...
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- I recently saw an analysis comparing amazon to Costco and Costco was cheaper.
- Buy whole chickens and cut them up yourself. Use store coupons and store flyers at Walmart, they will honor anyones sale ad. Freeze all your extra food.
- I love doing my groceries on Amazon but I did Amazon fresh. Is that what you are talking about? I would always go to the on sale section first then plan a weekly menu ...
Need Money Saving Tips
Asked by J. from Dallas
on October 16, 2008
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Hello mamas,
I have always seen such good advice from this group I thought I would give it a go. With the economy getting tighter I need some good money saving tips...
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- hey J. This will be the only thing you need to try and it is worth it forever 1-to-1 financial mentoring & Tax Services. I have learned alot and you can get a free 3...
- J., I use coupons all the time. I use them if we go out to eat, grocery shopping,what ever. I teach people to use coupons at the store and save money. There is a coup...
- Regarding using other stores' grocery ads at Walmart, we've had a few problems along the way which I wanted to share with you all so you won't get frustrated. We live...
Money Saving Ideas
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 6, 2010
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Good afternoon all!
I would like to know what you have saved money on? Share your money saving tactics with me!
Two things I have saved money recently by buying ...
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- +I love to use coupons on items that are on sale, especially when the grocery store doubles them! +I don't read the catalogs that come in the mail because they create...
- One thing I have discovered is buying online often saves a lot of money. I do not like to pay shipping though, so I look for those deals that are free shipping. Especi...
- i joined thegrocerygame.com! check into it, there are some really good savings!! also, i started making my own laundry detergent with equal parts oxyclean, borax, and ...
