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Need Advice on Housing Situation
Asked by J.H. from Orlando
on September 21, 2007
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I had moved in with mom 3 yrs ago, b/c of financial reasons and she needed help b/c of illness. I lived with mom for 5 months. During those months she kept saying that...
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- Hi J., You need to contact Legal Aide. Did your mom leave you the house in her will or was it just common knowledge. You need to seek legal advice. Legal aide wil...
- Unfortunately, if the house is in his name he can do with it whatever he wants to and that includes having you removed. My husband is in the mortgage business and thi...
- Hi J., I live in Florida, too, and I am very involved with people with special needs. My first bit of advice is to get on the wait lists. We have wait lists for e...
Issues with Tax Money!!!!!
Asked by M.S. from Atlanta
on January 25, 2010
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Ok moms....
First let me start off by saying I am very upset! My husband and I have always shared the tax money. Even when he worked part time or not at all we always...
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- I am a SAHM to 3, ages 9, 4 and 6 months. I have never worked outside the home. Our entire income is my husbands. Never once has he told me that the money is his...it ...
- So you don't have joint accounts? I would not have been ok with that in the first place so I'm coming from a different place. But I think that if he's going to be li...
- Get counseling...if he won't, then get a job and save EVERY penny and leave him. It doesn't sound like you're in a good marriage.
What Ways Have You Found to Be Thrifty and Have Fun
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on July 27, 2011
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So part of me has been a little sad that this summer has taken such a beating on our budget. We had a move to contend with shortly before school ended. We moved to a m...
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- Camping - inexpensive and memorable! Zoo or Children's Museum - both fairly cheap Sprinklers Squirt Gun Wars! Farmer's Markets Dress up days - even pare...
- My friends tease me all the time about how frugal we can be in this house. :) I am okay with that. Let's see...I save old bread that we won't eat in the freezer. Whe...
- * Arts and Crafts projects using recycled materials (google some) * Playing grocery store using pantry items * We like to make different flavors of popcorn and have ...
I Need Some Advice...
Asked by L.M. from Portland
on November 19, 2010
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So here's the story: My husband, son and I are living with my In-Laws right now, and we have been since last March. I love them dearly, and they are very good people, ...
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- L., I would almost rather die than live w/ my inlaws - or any family members. Even people who like each other and get along need their space from each other. You ...
- L. put your name on a list for public housing. There is no telling whether or not you'll get a job right away once you are done with school. Eleanor Roosevelt had so...
- I am a single mother and I work almost full time and go to school part time. I'm working on becoming an elementary school teacher. Because I make under a certain amo...
Advice on My Daughter Who Is Now an Adult Herself
Asked by K.T. from Milwaukee
on September 14, 2007
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My daughter is soon to be 19. She was supposed to go away to college this Fall. She knew that I wasn't going to be able to help her pay for school, and that financial ...
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- K., You are correct that for the age of your daughter and to live in a dececent size city where there are activities to do it is quite normal for her to act how she i...
- hi K., i just read your post about your daughter and i would like to share a few things with you. first of all my name is B. and i have a 19 year old going to 20 next ...
- Here's a saying I repeated to myself , like a chant, when I went through the same thing with my oldest daughter. "MY dreams for my daughter are not HER dreams." ...
Need Advice on Housing
Asked by C.R. from Salt Lake City
on December 9, 2007
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I am sorry that this is so long, but I have a huge problem. My husband and I are looking to move. We are having a very hard time financially and cannot afford the re...
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- Don't move in with the in-laws! Too many issues can come up. Go for your own home when ever possible. You could also consider buying a home wth a Mother-in-law apt in ...
- It seems pretty clear to me that you know what you want to do. I think it is important to be honest with yourself about what bounderies you need to maintain for your f...
- Okay C., this is going to be long, but bare with me. My name is B. and I want to help. I'm not going to tell you 'what' to do, I'm merely going to help you make the de...
Helping Adhd Daughter with Spelling
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on September 23, 2010
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We are having trouble with my daughter and her home work all over but recently the worst is spelling. she is 6 and has a spelling test every week. im looking for other...
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- I don't have a kiddo with adhd, but had one who really had trouble focusing and also had trouble with letters (I suspect mild dyslexia but he was never diagnosed with ...
- The following websites are great for parents of ADHD kids. There are books and resources to help with academics and more. The woman (Carol Barnier) who hosts the sit...
- Is your daughter on any ADHD medications? It may be very difficult for her to focus long enough to retain her spelling words. My son has ADHD and I would make flash ...
What to Do About Friendship Betrayal
Asked by V.J. from Hickory
on January 25, 2009
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My family welcomed a couple and their 8 year old daughter to come and stay with us when they lost their job up North. They moved in with us in late June and stayed jus...
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- Dear V., I have to say, I am so impressed with your generosity and compassion toward this family. It is rare these days for people to reach out a helping hand to o...
- Very bad situation. Let it go, you have learned a valuable lesson, and not been hurt as bad as it could have been. They could have scammed or robbed you or abused the ...
- I am so sorry for your hurt and your anger. Did you know these people before they came to stay with you or how did the whole situation come about? First of all, if t...
Does Your Husband Lie About Spending?
Asked by T.C. from New York
on February 4, 2012
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Hello,
Some background: My husband and I have our share of problems, but recently after a near separation (which I still consider) he has been trying to show me that ...
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- Sorry but in this situation, I think "Sounds like a joint account and a budget is in order!" is a huge mistake-in-progress.. unless the joint idea is totally restricte...
- This is one long post.... So, to answer your direct question: Does your husband lie about spending? My EX husband lied about spending ALL the time...that IS the...
- A have to say that a joint bank account is a terrible idea, IMO. If he's a spend a holic, it just means he'll spend the money you earn, too. You could probably use so...
Am I Doing the Right Thing.
Asked by G.H. from Lawton
on June 25, 2008
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I'm retired military. I stayed in the town where my last assignment was located. We moved here in 2002 when my daughter began 7th grade. I didn't plan on staying he...
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- G., Once upon a time, I was the same way your daughter is (for the most part.) I didn't handle my money well and was irresponsible with my time (when it came to...
- I support your decision, G., and will keep you both in my prayers. My daughter is also 18 & it is very hard to let them go. I was a lot like your daughter at her age. ...
- G., I'm writing as a daughter and a mother. I believe you are doing the right thing. I only truly became a responsible adult when I was forced to become one. As a pa...
