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What's Your Experience with Low-water-use Washing Machines?
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2008
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Can anyone tell me if it's truly worth it to buy one of those new, front-loading, water-saving washing machines? I know they are pricey, $900 and up, but have heard th...
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- Hi M., I definitely think it's worth buying the front-loading washer. I don't know if I save that much on utilities, but I definitely use less detergent than befor...
- I have the Whirlpool Duet and LOVE IT!! I have 5 teenagers and it has cut my laundry time in half and cleans really well. The best place we have found for buying a...
- Hi M.: we had a Maytag for about 13 years and it began to give us quite a bit of problems and, expecting my 5th child, we decided to invest in a Kenmore front-loader f...
How Do Sahms Split Finances with Working Hubby???
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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HI Moms,
Up until recently, both hubby and I worked but since having our 2nd, I've been a stay at home. I haven't worked in over a year so MY acount shave basically...
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- I left the corporate world in 1990 and had our daughter in 1994. My husband is in sales therefore he is on the road a LOT. I manage all of his travel arrangement...
- My husband and I have a joint account and I handle all the finances. My husband is so hands off that if he needs to access the account, he has to call me because he d...
- my husband and i have had a joint checking account since we got married. we never had "mine" and "his", even when i did work. everything we have is "ours" and has ne...
Question for Sahm's
Asked by D.J. from Atlanta
on December 1, 2011
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I was at my kid field day having a coversation with another parent and she asked me where did I work. I told her that I didnt, that I was a SAHM. She says, so what do ...
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- Did you tell that lady to mind her own damn business? Good grief!! That chick needs to stick to talking about the weather!
- I would get a job. Just because I stay at home now does not mean that is my plan forever, that is why I already got my education.
- I'm not a SAHM, but I was curious about your question. I really think that every person, but especially women need some "F-you Funds" (sorry not a friendly term) - by...
Bonus as Base Salary
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 22, 2013
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Hubby's company recently started including bonuses as part of base salary. I usually see bonuses as vacation money, savings, and home improvement, etc., but his compan...
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- Gaurented OT and bonuss should never be factored when figuring bills. I had a freind that worked at a company for 7 years, always had x amount of OT.. then one day it ...
- Up until we started our own company, my husband was in sales and he would receive a yearly bonus depending on the amount of product he sold and the profit of that prod...
- Nope...never factor bonuses into our account/budget. If hubby gets them (my company does not offer them - it's HIS money to spend. Same with overtime (for both of us).
Selfish Husband...
Asked by J.W. from Seattle
on August 14, 2010
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I have been married for over 6 years. He is a great father and husband, he works hard so that I can stay home with our 3 kids. He coached our oldest sons tball, takes ...
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- My dad for 40 years has taken an allowance out of his paycheck and mom gets the rest. Currently, he takes 10 out of every check and puts it in his wallet. Mom gets t...
- Well, I wouldn't put it like half the money is yours, but more like all that money belongs t the family, I would definitely make a budget, and what about savings? I d...
- Hi J., It's amazing how the subject of money can get people riled up. And everyone has their own experiences to share...I've read that finances are a major fuel for...
Need Advice About Saving Money
Asked by D.M. from St. Louis
on December 4, 2012
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I recently got married this Summer to my best friend, we chose NOT to live together until we were married. Neither one of us really prepared for the financial struggle...
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- First off, congratulations! Second, you can do this. It will completely realign your priorities but you will be the better person for it. $400 is a tight, tight budget...
- Using an occassional coupon does help to cut down the grocery budget, but it's hard to find coupons that you can really use. I don't want to buy 3 of something to get...
- My husband has been mostly unemployed since June. We're living on my military income. Sometimes it's tough, but we have learned to cut corners and are currently livi...
Saving Money and Cutting Back
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on August 16, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Here are my questions. 1)What do i feed my family of 5 on $35.00 per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner? We have to include milk and beef and chicken...
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- My brother's family used to get Winder Dairy (milk, bread, eggs and OJ), but they increased prices not too long ago and just found it wasn't worth the money, but the l...
- How old are your kids? If they are 5 and younger you may qualify for WIC. And if you do, you can get milk, cereal, eggs, cheese, beans & peanut butter for free. And if...
- I use Winder and have for 18 years. The products are great - you will never find fresher milk! However, depending on how much gas you use going to the store, you may n...
I Can't Get in to Dave Ramsey, So You Ladies Will Have to Do....=)
Asked by K.R. from Springfield
on September 23, 2011
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I have a financial question and I am hoping someone who has been through it or knows what to do can help.
I am an only child and my parents (divorced) have nothing ...
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- I kind of have the same issue with my husband over his parents. His father is very ill, and his mother has never really worked outside the home but works very hard now...
- There are care options for people with little or no income. many just take the entire SS check. However, LTC insurance might increase the options you have when the t...
- I'm an insurance agent and when you wait until an older age to get insurance I'm sure you know the cost is ridiculous compared to what it would have been locked in at ...
Several Money Curiosity Questions..
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on July 5, 2011
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We're working on buying a new house to accommodate our growing family. As I'm figuring out our budget and everything, it got me to wondering what everyone else does. ...
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- We moved into our current home, probably a forever home, in '99. I was told I could buy up to a $275,000 home with a $25K down payment. My wife and I looked at w...
- We are debt free with exception to the mortgage which is crazy low for our area. I see you are in Allen as well and the prospects for TX are fantastic. We are not in...
- Two things: 1) Set aside the money you will be spending on your future house payment NOW. See if you can do it for 6 months. If you can, you are ready for the exp...
Husband Spending Too Much Money! HELP!
Asked by J.H. from Buffalo
on April 28, 2010
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My husband is a spender. We've tried to save up for a home and we want to move our family there. However, he just gets distracted with all his "interests" such as RC...
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- Hi J., We are not quite in that situation, but my husband likes to spend a little more than I do--I used to spend all my money on books, but now that we are married...
- He could get a second job and any money from that job would be his to spend however he wants. Or if he can work overtime at his present job what ever he makes extra c...
- My husband and I have our own seperate "fun money" checking accounts. So we have four accounts -- bill money checking account, savings account, my fun money, his fun m...
