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Heating/ac Bill for New Home with Babies
Asked by M.W. from Washington DC
on August 15, 2011
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We just recently moved to a larger home from (1400 sq feet to 2400 sq feet). We don't leave lights, computers, tvs, etc on when we're not using a room, but during the ...
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- does your electric company offer an equalizer plan? where they take the average usage and make your monthly payment the same every month
- I'm in the DFW area of TX and we are in one of the hottest times since 1980. We have 4000 sq ft, we do not skimp, we stay comfy with air, usually on 75, I run the...
- We live in Maryland and our house is about 2200 sq feet. Our average BGE bill is about $180 a month. We have new windows and energy efficient appliances- including a n...
How to Deal - Dont Get Me Wrong I Love Him to Death.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 3, 2011
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This Is a very complicated situation. I'm 21, married, 8 months pregnant, and still living with my Dad. I have a 2 year old daughter and stay at home all day everyday....
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- It sounds like you're tired. With a 2 year old, 8 months pregnant, and in a unfavorable temporary living situation, this shouldn't be surprising. I suggest that you ma...
- Heed he sage advice from all the other post. Girl, get out. Quickly. Your dad is holding you all back. You have enough to deal with, without having him making exces...
- I'm still trying to figure out why your dad is having you pay HIS bills and your bills. If he's allowing you to stay there to "help" your small family, how does he exp...
Problems with My Marriage and Financial Decisions
Asked by R.H. from Los Angeles
on June 1, 2011
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It will be 10 years my husband and I will be together this year. The last 2 years haven't been so good. I guess I should back up and explain where this started from. M...
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- I think that you should offer to sell the house to your MIL and her boyfriend outright. If you were considering moving anyway, then just move instead into a townhouse ...
- I'm sure I didn't get it all, so I'm responding to this at it comes into my head. - IF you move and rent out your house in a less than traditional arrangement, GET ...
- Ya know paragraphs are your friend. Okay so first the rental situation. You would be offering them a $200 a month discount on the rental or $2,400 a year. On top ...
Need Budget Tips Please!!
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 23, 2008
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Hi mamas,
I am going on maternity leave soon and really need some penny pinching tips that we could use. When I write our budget down on paper (and it is totally r...
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- Hi J., This is totally my area! I was a single mom for 13 years and had it down! Yes, I used coupons and it was very successful for me. You can pay only $1 for you...
- I am/was also, but I have learned over the years to budget to make my money last. At the beginning of the month when I get paid I have seperate envelopes for the vari...
- I feel you! In order for me to stay home we have to stick to a strict budget! The key for us, is to take out the cash at the beginning of the month and just use that. ...
Teen Son's
Asked by W.F. from Oklahoma City
on October 28, 2006
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I have 3 boy's two of whom are 16 and 18. I have never been a parent of teenage boy's nor did I grow up with any brothers. My question is if they are not working bec...
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- Our son and daughter both had jobs in high school from age 14 all the way through. The only chores they had were their rooms, mowing or shoveling and putting the garba...
- I hate to say it, but you are being taken advantage of. It is completely irrelevent wether your children are boys or girls, if they are wanting things above and beyon...
- Hi W., I too am a SAHM of 5 but the other way around, I have 2 boys and three girls. My teenagers are a 15 yo daughter and a 14 yo son. I DO NOT pay them for doing ...
Working Mom & Exhasted!
Asked by A.E. from San Diego
on March 14, 2008
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Hi!
I just can't get everything done on a daily basis and I'm incredible tired. I want to pursue a career, continue studying without neglecting my son, he's my number...
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- I'm a single mom with three sons (10,10,6), I work full-time and am on three non-profit boards. I don't have a housekeeper or nanny or dog-walker. And NO - I can't do ...
- You can't to everything, so don't try. Pick out the things that are important and get help for the rest. If possible work less or stay home with your baby. If not p...
- Hi A.. Since your son is your first priority....are you able to work part-time or quit your job and put your career on hold for a while? I have twins, which are ...
Need Advice with MAJOR MIL Issue
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on April 23, 2009
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I want to start out by saying that i LOVE my husband very much!! He was definitely my knight in shining armour, we get along great and besides THIS issue and the littl...
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- I suggest that you and your husband get counseling quickly. Please contact me for suggestions.
- T., I am so sorry that your MIL has your husband eating out of the palm of her hand & paying his bills!!! What about his 3rd brother? Is he also helping out pay h...
- Dear T., It seems often that guys from other cultures have a great sense of responsibility toward their parents--esp. their mothers. It's often difficult to change...
Financial Help for Single Mothers and Unpaid Maternity Leave
Asked by A.D. from Fort Wayne
on November 4, 2007
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Is there anything out there that I can apply for to get help in paying my rent and other bills while i'm on maternity leave? I don't get paid for maternity leave and h...
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- A. I noticed you live in Indiana. I did a tiny bit of research and if you go to http://www.in.gov and click on family and health there are several links that will co...
- I can help you. Have you heard of LIHEAP? It is energy assistance and if you qualify for that, you might qualify for some money off your phone bill too. There are l...
- Here where I live you can sign up at the job source office for energy assitance. They will pay 100.00 dollars on your eletric/gas bill if you qualify. Also my husband ...
Should We Move to Queen Creek?
Asked by C.M. from Phoenix
on January 14, 2012
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My husband and I have been going back and forth whether or not to move to Town of Queen Creek for the past year and I wanted to get other's opinion.
We currently l...
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- To me, it does not make sense to move to QC just because your husband is working there now. What happens if he changes jobs and begins working anywhere else? He will...
- Well, I am in Gilbert and really love it here! The number one reason we love here over other parts of the valley are becuase of the schools. I would compare schools ...
- Not sure - it's a ways out. But it's so nice to be near work and schools. We just recently moved from Gilbert to Mesa and are a little disappointed. We LOVE our n...
Help with 82 Year Old Mother in Law Who Lives with Us
Asked by L.S. from St. Louis
on February 10, 2008
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I am looking for advice and opinions on my husband and my situation.... my mother in law
moved in with us five months ago when we built a new home. She contributed mo...
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- This is quite a situation you are in. I'm about the same age and I don't have either my parents or my in laws around any more, so maybe my advise won't be as good as ...
- First I have to start by saying that I myself am only 28, but I feel a connection with your story because my Grandmother came to live with my family too. This was a wh...
- L., I can sympathize with your situation. My mother in law lived with us after she became ill. It was difficult to deal with her and take care of my own children. Loo...
