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Help on Being Frugal!
Asked by J.F. from Buffalo
on October 23, 2011
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I'm looking for a little money advice from the frugal moms on here!
We're hitting kind of a rock bottom financially and are looking for ways to change things so that ...
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- OK, I know this is going to sound dumb, but sometimes it pays to buy the more expensive quality item. If you are lucky enough to have a CVS close by, and get the coup...
- Our grocery bill has gone down sense we stopped eating as much meat. We eat vegetarian/vegan at least four to five days a week. It started after watching a docum...
- When I first decided to stay home with my daughter, we had $300 per month to spend on groceries. It was HARD because I also wanted us to eat healthily. One thing I d...
Took in 2 Grandkids Full Time and Living on Fixed Income - Help
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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Hi moms, I have some friends who have taken in their two grandchildren to care for full time. They are living off their retirement savings and now have expenses such ...
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- You didn't say how old they were but one of the suggestions I didn't see listed was for one of them to go back to work at a job that provides medical benefits -- or bo...
- Also, check with some local churches. For example, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has a clothes pantry, food pantry, and a Family Center which helps with baby items. Angel...
- You might want to suggest they go to this website www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com It has a lot of information of resources and legal issues that they need to conside...
Can Your Husbnad Balance the Check Book?
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on April 8, 2011
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My husband is a pretty smart guy. In no way do i think he is unintelligent. However he can not balance the check book to save his life, and it makes me nuts!
Last ni...
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- Oh yeah, my husband is extreamly smart but for some reason when it comes to the bills and check book he just can't do it. We have only been together for 6 years but wi...
- I don't know that I HAVE to, but I do it. We decided that when we first got married, 14 years ago. I've been taking care of the books/bills ever since. Often times,...
- We do not balance our checkbook, we do however check our bank account online or when passing the bank before any purchase (bills, grocery shopping, basic supplies, and...
What Happens When You Are Late Paying Bills?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on December 3, 2011
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House? Car? Utilities? Credit cards? We honestly don't know, as we have always paid our bills on time, thank the Lord. But we were talking and agreed that if one o...
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- If you are just a little late they smile, charge you a crazy late fee and let it go. Generally in the case of death of a close family member you can call them and the...
- While it is good that you are planning for the future, one thing to remember... in the event of a death or any drastic thing, don't make huge decisions for at least a...
- Late fees generally apply and then they will cut stuff off when it gets over a month. Some companies will let you slide awhile on partial payments if you just call the...
Possible Bad Relationship?: Could Use Some Advice.
Asked by K.P. from Clarksville
on September 29, 2009
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I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and not married to the baby's father. We've been dating for 9 months and don't want to get married just because we are having a child to...
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- You are young so you have not experienced many relationships but I will tell you, this one is no good. You will learn that your gut is always right. This guy does no...
- Hi K., I married my husband because we got pregnant, worst mistake of my life by the way. I knew better but my husband is a very very good manipulator and could make m...
- I think you already know this relationship is not good for you because you said you feel stuck. This guy sounds like trouble for you. You may have to tolerate some t...
Financial/Budgeting/Bill Paying HELP!!!
Asked by C.S. from Albuquerque
on September 15, 2008
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Since moving here a year ago, our bills have increased. Our savings will be gone by the end of this year. I am scared. my husband has a good job, and I have cut out so...
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- I think you've done a great job trying to budget, but it looks like you should try to work. For me, working at the daycare or preschool is a good option because they ...
- Hi CS, This sounds very scary to me. We're living on one income too, and some months can be sooo tight! If your savings are dwindling, and you're selling stuff for...
- Hello. It may not help much, but you can also try purchasing your groceries through www.sharecolorado.com. This is through the Catholic archdiocese out of Denver, but...
Share Family Expense with My Husband
Asked by L.F. from San Diego
on February 9, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I am facing a challenging situation on managing famiyly finance, which has badly impacted the relationship between me and my husband.
My husband and I...
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- Dave Ramsey calls it "blow money" so that each of you have an allowance to do with WHATEVER you want. It is yours. Maybe you could approach it that way, that it is y...
- L., you're an adult. You need to act like one by first, doing a good job managing money. And second, not allowing your husband to treat you like you are his child in...
- I see nothing wrong with having your own account. I think if it will help your marriage, and it sounds like it will help your attitude and feeling about it, therefore...
Consumers Energy Help
Asked by V.E. from Lansing
on May 8, 2009
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Does anyone know if Consumers Energy can legally put an unpaid account balance from a closed account opened in one name onto an active open account under a different n...
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- V., Sorry if this is a repeat, I didn't have time to read the other responses, but electric, gas, sewer, and water all follow the property, not who's name is on the b...
- I am so sorry your going though that! Yuck! I probably won't be much help as I don't know much about it, but I did have a friend who went through that with the phone...
- Does it state this in your divorce decree? If so, send Consumers a copy of your divorce decree. If not, perhaps a letter from your attorney stating the arrangement f...
Refuse to Let Adult Child Move Back Home?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on November 12, 2011
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Ok, so brief background: I don't have any grown children but I do have a mother who, in many ways, acts like my teenage daughter more than my mother. She is fairly fre...
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- Lol, this post could almost be what my daughter would post about me. Please bear with this long background explanation. For my example, my 5-1/2 year relationship wi...
- By allowing her to move in now, you are setting yourself up for more drama on an every day basis, and you would be enabling her to keep not taking care of herself and ...
- Go with your gut. You know that if you move her in with you, the drama will be part of the deal. You already know you don't want or need that. LIke someone else said -...
Lessons or Medical Insurance for Kids-not Political.
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on February 5, 2012
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Here is a survey based on a real life scenario. It takes the usual political discussion out of the health care issue, and breaks it down. I am curious which choice yo...
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- I would never leave my son with out medical insurance, even if I had to have his grandmother adopt him legally so he could be on her plan, period end of story health i...
- Without a doubt, get a major medical plan. Would you go without insurance on your car or your house? Everyone needs catastrophic coverage, as well as a cushion that ...
- Homeschoolers have the right to enroll their children in extra-curricular and after school programs through the School District as long as you are paying the school ta...
