Working for Myself
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Seeking Affordable Speech Therapist for Stuttering
Asked by A. from Chicago
on June 25, 2008
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My son is seven and has been stuttering for about three years now but more severly in the last 8 months. His school speech therapist suggested we get therapy for him ...
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- There was a facinating story on 20/20 a while back which I looked up on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3c8zcOfcY8 John Stossel did a report on a new tech...
- One possible idea depending on your location is checking with some local universities who have a speech clinic on campus. The students studying speech pathology are t...
- I sent an email to a speech therapist I know to find out what the going rate for private sessions is or if she does them. Did you tell the centers you would be paying ...
Tipping for a Birthday Party
Asked by B.H. from New York
on July 8, 2011
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We are having my sons birthday party at a kids craft place. It will be the owner and a helper working the party, do I tip them at all? I didn't think you had to but ...
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- It's never just a flat fee anymore is it?! ;) I would say that if you think they did a good job and they are actually being helpful to you and/or the party goers, the...
- I worked for a bowling alley at one point in my life doing a birthday hostess job. They did pay a waitress wage because they in turn called it a waitressing type of j...
- It would be nice to tip the helper, I've done that. Good old fashioned etiquette states that owners of business establishments of any type do NOT get tipped. They get ...
Anyone Use Nase's insurance(Care One PPO)?
Asked by N.K. from Dallas
on October 9, 2006
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Has anyone gotten insurance through NASE? I have a quote from them and their plan is CareOne PPO underwritten by Mega Life. I am about to be self-employed and just t...
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- I would be happy to help you if you are still looking at insurance coverage. I am an insurance agent, work with individuals and can get you some options to the N...
- N., I was in your position about 3 years ago and decided to just get an individual insurance that did not cover maternity because they are so expense when you add in ...
- Just an idea - I used to deal with employee insurance in a former job. You could take the regular policy (cheaper than COBRA, I'm sure...) and then put the difference...
Divorce Advice
Asked by D.F. from Indianapolis
on February 17, 2008
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I'm sorry I didn't add that we have talked many, many times and I have purposely made sure I didn't go into the discussions as accusing or pointing fingers. I have bee...
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- Hi D., First off he deserves to be told up front (my husband gave me a letter to tell me he wanted a divorce and it just blind sided me). Sit down with him and jus...
- It seems we have a lot in common. I was divorced last Oct. this year would've been 12 years. I have an 18yr. old and a 10 tr. old who absolutely adores his dad. I know...
- Have you thought about trying marriage counseling? That may be a step to helping your marriage. If you don't want to try that and are positive that it wont help and st...
Personal Health Insurance
Asked by M.Q. from Dallas
on January 15, 2012
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Okay we have our own personal insurance, my husband is considered self employed. We pay an arm and a leg for a high deductible plan and we switched it Jan 1st and afte...
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- We have insurance through my husband's company, but several of my friends have used this man and say he is wonderful!!!! Good luck! http://www.masoninsurance.net/
- We own our company and it is just us and our daughter. I pay about $1500 a month before any Dr. visits. Now, about $500 of that is worst case coverage just in case o...
- My insurance agent is Glenn Bates with Covenant Health. He could answer your questions and help you find what you are looking for. I would highly recommend him!! His n...
Independent Health/dental Insurance???
Asked by S.S. from Tulsa
on November 15, 2010
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need to find health insurance and dental for myself, spouse and two young kiddos. husband is self employed and the previous deal we had expired, any suggestions on som...
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- Hi S., Here's what I remember about HMO and PPO: HMO you MUST use someone on their list to get it paid at all. PPO, you can use anyone, but you will get a higher pe...
- The basic difference between an HMO and PPO is that with HMO you will have no out of network benefits and require a referral to see a specialist. HMO's are not really...
- You might want to try to find an insurance BROKER as opposed to an insurance agent. I'm not sure how brokers work in Olahoma, but here in Washington state, insurance ...
When to Tell Him?
Asked by B.R. from Pittsburgh
on June 22, 2010
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Background info: A few years ago my father and step-mother convinced us to begin flipping houses. This was when they sold 14 houses in 1 year. It was before the hou...
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- Your description here reminds me of myself, or, how I analyze situations I find myself in. I offer this for your ponderings. May or may not apply to you or be bene...
- Tell him sooner rather than later- find a quiet time (after the kids are in bed?) and just tell him. At this point, he is going to be stressed and upset by the situat...
- HI Mama- I think the first thing you need to do is be honest with your husband. However, a little prudent planning never hurt anyone. Get all your ducks in order, all...
How to Handle Husband Working from Home? It Is Driving Me Insane
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2010
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Let me start by saying that he came home early yesterday and when questioned why he was here so early he said he took a job where he can work from home. Also, let me s...
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- My husband did it for several years, and it drove me crazy. And, I had a satellite office that I often worked from. We are now getting divorced for a multitude of re...
- I am not sure that the problem is him working from home here. I think the problem is that he makes/continues to make major decisions that affect your family without c...
- I know exactly what you mean! My husband works freelance as a writer and editor. It is really hard when he works from home because the computer is right in the living...
Need a Better Health Insurance Plan
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on September 1, 2006
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Hi Moms,
My husband is a consultant in a company of two people - him and his boss. The problem is that his employer does not provide health insurance. We currentl...
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- Look into Unicare! I was with them independently for a couple years before I went onto my husbands plan through his work (which is Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO but thro...
- Have you checked with INSURANCE.COM? The url for the health insurance is http://www.insurance.com/Health.aspx I didn't purchase my HEALTH insurance through them ...
- D., I would be happy to help you and your family obtain more affordable and better health insurance. My company is located in Forest Park and we frequently work wi...
I Think My Husband Needs Anger Management
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on November 12, 2009
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My husband is a wonderful person and loving father. He truly is my best friend. But lately he has been very angry. When we talk about it, he says that he is stresse...
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- I think the first thing you need is someone to talk to. We are living in stressful times, yes, but it sounds like your husband may have a longer term issue with how he...
- It sounds like you have a good amount of "glue" holding your relationship together. At the same time, you can both see that some changes need to be made--without nece...
- I feel for both you and your husband. I understand the stress of juggling a high powered career, being a wife and mother. I also know you feel your husband’s behavi...
