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All the Paper
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on September 19, 2009
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I am hoping that a very organized mom or a combination of mom's can help me out. I have a daughter in elementary school and a son in preschool. The amount of paper w...
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- You sound very overwhelmed. Let's try to keep it simple. Make sure every year you buy a good size calendar for the wall with large boxes for each date so you can write...
- Here's what I do. I have 1 cabinet in my home that is mine (my husband has a whole office, but that is for another time). When the papers come home they are sorted rig...
- D., Get a flylady calendar. You may think this silly but check it out on flylady.net She has the best tools for many things. Barbara
In a Bad Situation
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on March 3, 2009
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I need some good advice! I currently live with my husband, three boys and my parents. We had twins last year and that is why we moved in with them to save money and ...
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- We are currently in a situation ourselves but have found much guidance and hope through the Dave Ramsey plan. He has a book and a radio show which broadcasts on 570AM...
- David Ramsey can give some great advice on what to do. Google his name. He has a radio show and is leads Financial Peace University. He's been there, got the t shir...
- Try the Christian financial guy, Dave Ramsey. He has several books out that may help. My hubby and I are working on reading them and getting out finances into better s...
I Want to Be a SAHM
Asked by A.S. from Columbus
on June 3, 2007
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I want nothing more in life than to be a SAHM or a part time WAHM...What steps can I take over the next few months to a year to get us to the point that this is a poss...
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- I really don't know how many places where you could work at home, unless its with a company that offers it. How about doing something part time away from home when th...
- Dear Ann, Two years ago I decided that I was going to work form home know matter what due to a really bad episode with my daycare provider. So I decided to be a day...
- A., Working a JOB from home and owning your own home business are 2 totally different things. If you have a JOB, you are trading time for money, whereas a home busine...
Pay Day Loan?
Asked by F.S. from Dallas
on October 4, 2010
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Anyone ever get a pay day loan? How exactly does it work? The pros/cons? What place did you go to? What do you look for? I see them everywhere so I'm wondering ab...
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- don't do it if you can avoid it. they charge more than a cc would, i've never done one, and have heard nightmare stories. if you can refrain from a loan like that.
- BAD IDEA! Always. Avoid these things like the plague.
- DON'T DO IT. The best deal was 20% cost and it was due in 14 days or there was a 40% fee. They run the check through on day 14 no matter what so you better have the m...
First Birthday Gift?
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on May 10, 2008
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My little granddaughter turns 1 next week. I have purchased the usual cute little clothes, I quilted her a quilt before she was born--but I would like to give her a g...
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- Hi there, My grandmother used to give me a nice christmas ornament every year so that when I moved out on my own, I would have a whole collection of ornaments that we...
- How about a special outing, just her and granny? It won't mean much now, but will be a fun tradition and it is changeable as her tastes change.
- Hi D., You sound like a lovely Granny! When my niece was born I bought her a charm bracelet. Every year on her birthday, I bought her a charm that symbolized someth...
Can Schools Require Social Security Cards?
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on March 27, 2012
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I am moving my girls into a new school in the fall. It is NOT a private school, but it is a charter school. Charter schools do receive government funding, and theref...
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- When we moved, the school just asked to see the information. They didn't want a copy and they just marked down that they saw it. They also wanted to see a utility bi...
- I would tell them you are willing to bring it to school to show them but at no time will it be allowed to be copied. At our schools you also have to bring in copies o...
- I love it. You will not have a lot of illegals in your child's schol!
What to Buy a 21 Year Old Child?
Asked by P.W. from Dallas
on February 1, 2012
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My son is turning 21 soon. I would like to give him something memorable. I am willing to spend as much as $500. I'm purposely not telling you much about him because I ...
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- What about tickets to the super bowl? I know that would be memorable. That is if he's into football lol.
- Gift card to the liquor store ;) On a more serious note (because I WAS bring serious about the gift card), my baby brother got a really, really nice watch for his 2...
- Considering he is in college and this is one of his last years, maybe a weekend trip for him and a friend where you pay for the hotel and gas - maybe they go to Austin...
Insurance/HR Error Need Some Advice Please
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on April 13, 2010
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My husband's HR department just contacted us ( almost 3 years after our twins' birth) to let us know that our insurance policy was never changed from employee + 1 to f...
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- Dear H., First off, your husband should not have to worry about losing his job over fighting this. As far as losing his insurance, it depends on whether they say they...
- I'm married to a lawyer but didn't ask him about this. Each state has different rules on different things. But I agree with your other respondent on this: If your...
- Was it that your twins weren't added to the policy or that they were added but his employer forgot to change the monthly cost for employee +1 to employee family? Famil...
How Much Do You Pay for Trash Pick Up?
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on September 28, 2008
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Our suburb has two pick ups weekly for trash and everyone has to participate. I'm collecting data to see how our pricing and amount of service compares to other Chicag...
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- We rent our trash can and we pay $44.85 every three months. This comes to $14.95/month. We live in Darien (Dupage County) and this includes recyling. We have pick up...
- I live in Oak Park and we have 4 payment a year. They include trash, water and sewers. My bill is about $100-$120 every three months. I just pulled out the last bil...
- I live in burbank and we pay 68.52 for 4 months recycles get done every other week garbage & grass every week they also give us cans but you have to pay if you want mo...
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...
