Working for Myself
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Need Cheaper Prescriptions
Asked by R.Y. from Dallas
on November 12, 2008
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I have insurance that I purchase privately because my husband and I are both self-employed, but the drug insurance part of it is really bad. You get $30 off prescripti...
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- We are self employed as well so I completely understand. Call the CostCo pharmacy and find out what they charge for the prescription. It's been my experience that th...
- Have you been to walgreens to discuss their prescription assistance. I lost my insurance and signed up with them and found that the discount was quite reasonable. Look...
- I work at a drs office. We have several people that order online from Canada. Not sure what the prices are, but I know they have a LONG list of meds. Also, try appl...
Help Needed from Experienced Daycare Providers! Tax Question-
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on July 12, 2011
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A friend has asked me to start watching her two children starting in the fall in my home. She wants to be able to deduct what she pays me on her taxes as she has in th...
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- In the state of IL you can only care for a total of 3 children (including your own), legally. So I would suggest contacting your Child Care Resource and Referral for ...
- The only person who can answer this question so you don't end up paying fines and possible tax evasion issues...lol is an accountant that is familiar with this type is...
- If she is using a flexible spending account, she will have forms for you to sign, usually weekly. Just need your social security number. If she is not, then you just w...
Divorce
Asked by I.D. from Chicago
on April 18, 2011
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Ladies, I find myself in a hard situation getting a divorce. I 'm asking for any help or advice that can be provided. I just contacted one lawyer. He seems good but I ...
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- You should research a collaborative divorce before hiring a lawyer. This process provides the emotional support that you need and keeps the needs of the children at th...
- suggest you talk to a lawyer...Kathleen Vaught is in Wheaton at ###-###-#### with web site of www.kvaughtlaw.com or ask about lawyers closer to where you live in Monee...
- I've been divorced for a little over 2 years. Some suggestions include getting counseling for yourself and your kids. Remember that people who put you down, are doing ...
Childcare Tax Deduction
Asked by P.N. from Denver
on April 15, 2009
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I'm a stay-at-home Mom who occasionally does contract work for my old employer. I have a wonderful neighbor two houses away who watches my 20-month old when I have wo...
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- Considering she does not do it on a daily basis, you should not claim it no matter how much you pay. I have my daughter with a caregiver and we pay such a great rate,...
- A lot of women who do it at home do not claim the income on their taxes. I would just make sure before I start taking my child there that they do. The last woman tha...
- the child tax credit is calculated on form 2441 and filed with your tax return, the percentage is based on your income... the more money you make, the smaller the perc...
Seeking Advice About Fibroid Issues
Asked by J.M. from Atlanta
on June 10, 2008
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Three of my dearest friends are suffering with uterine fibroids and struggling with infertility issues. Have any of you had similar experiences? Can you recommened d...
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- Dr. Echemendia. He's awesome and took care of my fibroid issue.
- There is a procedure called uterine fibroid embolization that is minimally invasive and does not require an extensive recovery period. This procedure is done at sever...
- Hi J., My business is selling natural health and wellness products and I have a natural hormone balancing cream that helps with infertility issues. I can send you i...
3Rd Shift Right or Wrong
Asked by B.S. from Glens Falls
on May 5, 2008
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I am currently working four nights a week and it bothers me that I can not see my kids those night. So, I was offered a 3rd shift postion. My husband is going to be ...
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- Hi B., In some ways it may be easier, in other ways it may be harder. Very few people I know have both husband and wife working the traditional 9 to 5. You have t...
- It is all up to you - I don't think anyone can tell you what is right for you. All I can say is try it. I have a cousin who works 3rd shift and it seems to suit her we...
- B., I can't say if it would be right or wrong for you, but I would do a little research about the health effects of working 3rd shift. I have heard that there are m...
Fresh Perspective on Dividing an Inheritance with Unusual Circumstances
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on August 3, 2011
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For starters, my mom refuses to make out a Will. I've tried and tried to know avail.
She will not even make an informal bequeathing to either of her 2 children.
N...
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- We have been through 2 deaths of family now...and the easiest is if it is just split equally....split the debts, split the funeral costs, split the assets....anything ...
- Set an appointment with a lawyer and take mom with you. Have the lawyer show her exactly what will happen to her estate if she dies without making plans in writing. Sh...
- Attorney. Are you the Beneficiary? Power of Attorney? If not, I would discuss this with your mother. In any case, situation, or medical need that arises that your moth...
Stay at Home Dad-What Did You Do to Support Your Man?
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on April 20, 2011
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So, my husband is a Stay at Home Dad while I work; he is self-employed so this arrangement just works better for us right now. Plus, it saves in paying someone else t...
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- My hubby has been the stay-at-home parent since our daughter was born 3 years ago...most of the time I don't say anything unless I start to notice something seems to b...
- Honestly, your husband will never do things the exact way you want them to be done and you know what? That's okay! The kids will be fine. They won't know any differ...
- My husband has been a stay at home dad for almost 7 years. We have two children and he quit his job to stay home just before the birth of our first child. First, I...
Seeking a Point of View
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on February 1, 2011
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I have a concern as a mother, if my child is an illegal U.S citizen can she still start a singing career?is their a chance?Do you think if she's a really good singer ...
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- How can one be an illegal U.S. citizen? Very odd. On the the question... Self publishing? yea, easily, but it is ALOT of work! She would need to be crazy good t...
- She should become a LEGAL US citizen before taking on a " singing career". It would be awful if she was super sucessful and the was deported. Take care of the legal st...
- She can start one, but if she's successful and found out to be illegal...she could be deported, at any time. Before you start a "singing career" you might look into ho...
Husband Wants Me to "Ask" to Please Watch Our Kids, Need Answers to That
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on December 1, 2010
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Let me say that we have two kids (1 & 3 1/2) I work part time outside the home and DO everything in the house (from paying bills, to taking care of children, laundry, ...
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- I'd demand that he go to counseling instead of anything clever to say. And if he won't, I'd stop washing his clothes and stop fixing him food, and let him fend for hi...
- You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid. I'm going to bet that the two of you NEVER talked about who would do what with the kids. I'm going to bet th...
- I think many men/husbands like problem-solving, so start a discussion about what's going to happen or the difficulties you're going to have when your parents are out o...
