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Help for Debt Problem
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on September 25, 2007
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Can anyone recommend the best way to get out of debt? A close friend of mine is looking for a way to start paying off her many debts. She frequently receives letters a...
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- My Hubby is a VP and does the debt consolidation and he works for citigroup. If your friend refer my name, the analysis can be done free. And you can decide your ne...
- You have gotten some really great answers here but I wanted to throw out a financial author who I really like that she could use by itself or in conjunction with a deb...
- Hi N., My husband and I had an issue last year as he was laid off and we lived on our credit cards. We used a service called Credit Solutions. We've since paid of...
Music for 5 Yr Old
Asked by P.D. from Fresno
on June 5, 2009
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I want to put together a CD for my daughter with upbeat happy (rock) music that I can enjoy also. So far I have Bob Marley- Three Little Birds and ub40- The Way You Do...
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- I know you're trying to stay away from "kid music"--I assume stuff like The Wiggles and old folk songs. But did you know there is a whole genre of "kid music that rock...
- Hi P., I know you've received A LOT of GREAT suggestions, but I thought I'd toss in Elvis. His music is so fun and great to move to. My boys (3 yrs and 2 yrs) and...
- I think there are many musical parents out there who felt like you...so now there's a TON of great music for kids that is really enjoyable for adults too. My son is 4...
Doctor's Payment Question
Asked by C.M. from Janesville-Beloit
on August 1, 2009
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I have a few doctors bills that I've been paying monthly. I have a few that I paid off, but 2 others are too high to pay off right away. Because I work full time, I ...
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- Hi, I agree with everyone that you really do need to contact them. Have you tried email? I've noticed that many places have email now or try using your cell in the mid...
- Just make the call to cover yourself. Now I think they are happy to get any payments. No reason to cause yourself more grief if it's preventable.
- C.~ I think as long as you are making an effort and sending a payment most places are ok with that. I have found that to be true with our dr. office and hospital. bes...
Fixing My Chedit Score
Asked by S.A. from Cheyenne
on July 20, 2011
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My credit isnt the best for a number of reasons ,mostly becuase my divorce from my first husband put it in the dumps. Bills he acured and I was expected to pay.. and s...
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- Good advice from Cheryl O!! Not sure where you are on your day-to-day bills but working toward financial independence would have to be a big part of this for you. We...
- I agree with the other ladies' response! I'll just add get a credit union credit card because the interest rate and other terms can be much better for ya than traditio...
- My husband and I are going through this. We have lousy credit for various reasons. About a year ago we decided we wanted to buy a house. So I went and talked with a l...
Hard Financial Decision
Asked by K.C. from Denver
on April 28, 2010
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I am just needing some advice from you mommas! My husband and I are having some $$ trouble and are finding it diffucult to keep up with our mortgage payment as well as...
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- I have been in your shoes. Not the exact same situation but similar. It has now been 7 years since we filed bankruptcy. It was a hard decision to make, but in the end ...
- Look into the Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey it has really helped us out and we are about to pay off our first cc. I should probably look into selling the house a...
- www.makinghomeaffordable.gov is the current program that you can apply for (if you are still current with your mortgage). Try that first to see if you can lessen your...
7Mths Pregnant and No Helath Insurance
Asked by E.S. from New York
on September 11, 2008
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I recently became pregnant with my second child. I am 22 and thought that my father's helath insurance would cover me until the age of 23. They sent me a letter on my ...
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- You should not be concerned about getting health care. You do whatever it takes to get it. It doesn't matter how, just do. What does matter is that you have a healt...
- Try Healthplus. Their number is 1-800-300-8181. I was on it when I was pregnant with my son.
- Hi E., Yes, NJFamily Care is an option. If you are unsure about what to do , please call this number. 866-576-2754. It is a place called Birth Right. They will ...
Family of 4 Able to Live on 40K/year Salary
Asked by C.B. from Phoenix
on January 13, 2012
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We struggle to live off my DH salary which is twice as much as these families make a year. This article discusses 2 families that live off of 40k/year and still save f...
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- I live in Atlanta, and I have NO desire to try and live on 40K a year -even by myself! We're fairly frugal. We save a lot, don't use credit cards, by used cars, use co...
- I didn't read all of it. But some of the stats are totally not in line with where Iive. We "joke" that it takes 3 public servants (police, teachers) to live in this co...
- My husband is in the Army and only makes just below 40k a year and we live comfortably. We have two boys ages 9 months and 1 1/2. We also have been putting away for r...
Trying to Correct the Credit
Asked by S.G. from Houston
on July 29, 2009
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OK...I'm pretty upset right now so I hope this comes out right.
I'm really good about checking my credit reports every year & making sure that the information is ...
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- I don't know about the IRS thing. But, I can say that if you don't need more or need to increase credit any time soon, you can put a "freeze" on your credit report. ...
- Hi single MomG Yikes!!!! what an issue- You are going to need a good attorney- or perhaps go thru Legal Aid-(they provide help for free or almost free) Then, firs...
- Ok, take a deep breath. DO NOT PAY THEM!!! The debt has been passed to a debt collector. Yes, they will tell you whatever it takes to get money including the incorr...
Garnishment Advice
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on December 28, 2007
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This is really embarassing. My husband is being garnished again, and we really can't afford this second time, I knew he had another judgement, but I was hoping that t...
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- Hi T.! I've been there! My checks have been garnished before and I wasn't notified either. Unfortunately the only thing you can do (that I'm aware of) is let them keep...
- Not to sound nasty but it is his garnishment so he needs to be the one to get a second job to pay this debt off quickly so you can continue to life comfortablly and ra...
- I used to work in HR and handled garnishments. Now this was over 6 years ago and in a different state, but this what I know: The employer doesn't have to notify you ...
Way to Far in Debt
Asked by J.K. from Billings
on July 28, 2007
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OK here goes my husband was laid off last Oct. and was off for 4 months needless to say in that time we got behind on some bills ok all bills and had to rely on credit...
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- J., My husband and I have been living credit card free for almost 2yrs now. We went to Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Nebraska (CCCS). We are on a three year...
- Dear J., So proud of you for reaching out for help! This is what I would tell a good friend or family member if they had shared with us what you have: That wou...
- J.- Below is my response to another mom a few months back. It may feel like the walls are closing in on you right now, but believe me, with a little help thing do get...
