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How Did You Learn to Manage Money? Any Suggested Resources, Sites Etc?
Sep 23, 2009 ... Unfortunately no one taught me anything about money and finances. ... My first husband came from a wealthly family and I learned what it was ...
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- I tried the wing it for a long time and it just wasn't working because I also had no one to show me the way. I did read the Dave Ramsey book and took alot of it and a...
- Parents divorced when I was 3, raised by my dad, raised paycheck to paycheck and on the equivalent of welfare, left school at 16 (in the UK - not as bad as it sounds)....
- I know you already know about Dave Ramsey, but I really like him. He has a great website and if you want to give your kids a wonderful gift he has a program for high s...
Return to Work???
I feel major guilt about the prospect of going back to work but our family finances could really use the extra income. That would mean full time daycare for ...
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- You may be interested in what I do. I also didn't want to put my kids in daycare and found this company. I enjoy it. http://www.myadcalls.com/11235/ they have one o...
- T. - a good rule of thumb is if you are going to make less than $25,000 you aren't going to come out ahead. There are numerous studies out there and you can spend hour...
- Before you go back to work sit down and figure out your finances as to how much you would make, the cost of daycare, wear and tear on your vehicle, lunches, clothing c...
Quicken Vs. Quickbooks Vs. Microsoft Money Vs. Mvelopes...your Favorite?
Whole Family · With Girlfriends · Without Kids ... Quicken is my favorite for personal finances. I've used Microsoft Money in the past and found it pretty ...
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- Quicken, I have used both thru the years & Quicken is the easiest.
- B.--I'm a bookkeeper by trade. Quicken is my favorite for personal finances. I've used Microsoft Money in the past and found it pretty user friendly as well. QuickB...
- I have been using Microsoft Money for years. Now on version 2004. Started with just our checkbook, savings, and cash accounts (it's important to keep up with CASH, s...
Coping with Going Back to Working Full Time
Start trimming your family finances. There are SO many things we can do without -- sacrifice... or get a smaller/less expensive version of (home, ...
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- I am a teacher and will have to return after the holidays...so I feel your pain. If you ever want to talk...we can cry to eachother...###-###-####.
- I know exactly how you feel K.. I have three children, 13, 11 and 2. With my first two, besides being so young, I had to work and had no time built up. I was still ...
- K., I just did the same thing TWICE!! I stayed home w/my little girl until she was 8 months, and then I had my 2nd baby this past June(they are 18 months apart), and...
I Can't Afford My Bff's Wedding!!
Get a backbone and stand up for yourself and your family's finances.... and tell her honestly that you can't afford these things. ...
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- If she is your TRUE BEST FRIEND-- talk to her-- she should understand-- if not then she may not be.....
- This seems a bit much and a bit out of line why is the wedding planner contacting you about this she should have talked to you first. I've never heard of a bride reque...
- you don't have to pay for anything! I'd just send an email back to the wedding planner saying "NO, I can't pay for those things. If the bride wants to have those, she ...
Considering Becoming a SAHM and Could Use Your Advice!!!!
We've saved so much using it, and it makes shopping for your family exciting. ... Next question: SAHM Wondering How Others Deal with Family Finances ...
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- Btw, I also have 4 boys + 1 girl. :-) First, I would run the numbers and see how much you are actually taking home. Then, I would find an opportunity that you could ...
- Hi, Vanessa... I have been a SAHM for 6 years and have loved it...even sometimes not having moments to yourself. lol Overall, though, it is so great, and you can ...
- You have to determine what feels right for you, and your children will be fine either way. If you feel pulled to stay at home because you want to be more directly inv...
Does Anyone Stick to a Real Budget- Monthly or Weekly? Willing to Share Ideas?
We've had the same question about our finances from time to time. ..... (By You, I mean you and your family.) I guess just hearing what others are doing may ...
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- Check out the Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover - a life changing book for budget/daily living. U can order the book online or get it at most bookstores. He also ha...
- Hey there - I am just sharing what we do here... Both of us work - but we are in our 1st home (almost 2 yrs now!) and I feel it's VERY important to stick with a bud...
- We finally went to a cash only method for weekly extras....not bills, but anything extra like birthday presents, stops at a restaurant, things for the kids, makeup, et...
I Need Good Advice Regarding a Family Wedding Issue.
With the help of a close friend or family member on your side, maybe you could ..... Have everyone come in a day early if schedules and finances allow and ...
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- Hi B., wow that stinks! My dh's family is large and what they generally do is let the kids all go in a hotel room with the oldest underage cousins babysitting. But as ...
- Unfortunately, it always seems like the people that pay for the wedding have the only say in the wedding. Maybe it would help if the bride could spend some time with ...
- It doesn't matter if you think the situation is ridiculous or excludes others; this is their wedding and they get to host it however they want no matter how unfair you...
Help!! Husband and I Live with My Parent but He Won't Pay Bills!
Maybe your Dad needs to be told that your own finances are a strain ... know you appreciate him but it is not enough you are trying to raise your family. ...
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- I would have to tell him even though you love him and apprecite him for raising you and always providing for you, your family is struggling and alot has to do with he ...
- Hi, you are young..so I am wondering..and thinking that your father must be in his early 50's late 40's?? that is also young..and can be working to help support you.....
- Do you live in his house or vice versa? If you live in his, you cannot really say anything, if he has a rental, he is the one responsible for the payment. If he live...
Marriage and Dealing with Money
I have tried to make a family budget plan, spending hours working on it, ... I don't take total control of our finances, we'll never get out of debt either. ...
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- Your husband needs help. If he doesnt want to listen to you he need to seek professional help. GOOD LUCK
- M., Close those credit cards! Maybe keep one hidden away for an emergency. But get those credit cards out of your husband's hands! Or call your creditors, have them l...
- Hi M., You might want to check out a guy named Dave Ramsey. He is a radio talk show host/author who deals with getting out of debt and changing your spending habit...
