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Educational Savings for Your Child's Future
Asked by J. from Memphis
on January 30, 2008
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Has anyone started an educational investment account for their child/children?? I was just wondering who you went through, and if you are happy with the service. I'm...
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- I started a Upromise account for my daughters 6 years ago. What Upromise does is give you savings toward college when you buy items from participating companies. You...
- Last year I was faced with the same problem. Not sure which plan to go with, I spoke to some of the employees at my bank. I met with an investment specialist that is...
- We went with a friend of ours who is an Investment dealer. Her name is Lana K. Caldwell-Wargo and she works for PFS Investments ###-###-####. We were looking into ed...
What Are the Options to save Money for Baby's Future?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 2, 2008
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I would like to invest money for my baby's future. What is the best investment option from your experience? I was looking into buying trust funds, but I am not sure if...
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- Take a look at this website: www.thesimpledollar.com He gives a lot of sound financial advice from his own personal viewpoint and experience. An additional bonus is ...
- If you are still looking, give me a call...I am a working mom in Austin and I am also a financial adviser. I set up 529 plans for both of my children under 2. There ...
- We went though our State Farm Agent and set up a college fund for our son hes 4 and I think its worth $7000 right now! So my suggestion would be to contact your insura...
What to Do with Monetary Graduation Gifts?
Asked by K.T. from Atlanta
on May 20, 2010
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My daughter is about to graduate high school and head to college in the fall. She is receiving a considerable amount of money gifts from family and friends. I would ...
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- Hi K., Monetary graduation gifts were originally intended to pay expenses at college. This may or may not be the intention here, but it would be a good idea to save...
- Depending on how much money is received, I'd either contribute to a 529 (if you have one) to go towards her college expenses, or I'd seek the advice of a financial pla...
- I agree with Mimi...i would save them to help her purchase books in the fall. Books are expensive!! I do think it would be okay for her to spend some of it on a nice...
SAT/ACT Tutors or Classes
Asked by L.F. from San Francisco
on June 2, 2011
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Does anyone have recommendations for a good tutor or class to help prepare for the SAT or ACT? My daughter is taking both tests for the 1st time this month, but is su...
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- We have Kaplans Highrer Score on the SAT. It's a computer CD. I got it at BEst Buy. Also go to Collegeboard.com and sign her up for the SAT question of the day....
- Our schools do the prep during the school year like Theresa said as well. We received a booklet for prep during the summer with several websites that are free. w...
- I work part-time for Revolution Prep. RP has a big presence in California and you can probably find a group class or private tutor near you to prepare for the fall rou...
What to Do with a Large Sum of Money Given to Kids
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on July 26, 2010
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i guess i need to edit to say "Investing in what is a large amount to ME" My kids both recieved $300 from my grandmother's estate. They have some $50 savings bonds...
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- I think what you do with it depends on what you're trying to do? Are you trying to teach your kids about saving? Investing? Putting aside money for college? I ...
- You could check into some money market accounts. I don't know how much is required to open one, but $500 should be plenty. You can put all $600 in one account, and t...
- I'm surprised no one has mentioned a 529 yet. If it's for your kids, I'd put it into something that has a dedicated purposed like a 529 which is for higher eduction...
Anyone Know Anything About the Gerber Life Grow-Up Plan??
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on May 25, 2008
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I have three kids and just got a brochure on the Gerber Life Grow Up Plan in the mail. My husband is a teacher and I am a SAHM and would like some sense of security f...
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- J., We have the Gerber Life insurance plan for our son and we have found it to be pretty reasonable. We will start one for our daughter when she is born. It is paid...
- Hi J., My understanding is life insurance is for the living that would be out of luck if you died. The kids are not financially supporting anyone, therefore I don't...
- Check with your auto or health insurance rep. You can get more and better for less!!! They can help you so much in planning or even your financial advisor can help...
If You Had $500,000, What Would You Do?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 23, 2011
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If you unexpectedly were given $500,000 (tax free), what would you do with it?
Pay down debt?
Save it?
Curious to know what you all would do with a bonus $500,000?
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- Pay off the mortgage! Wow, talk about a stress reliever. Then, put $50,000 away for my son's college fund, give $50,000 to my parents as a thank you for all they've...
- Buy retirement home, cash. Put the rest away.
- Pay off the tax man first!!! LOL Them, pay off my house, pay off my sister's house, put the rest in an interest bearing account/IRA/something to plan against my s...
OMG My Bread Making Skills Lack the "Mad". I Can NOT Bake a Decent Loaf
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on September 22, 2011
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Tried 20 recipes, floured my brain out. I get it to rise, I get the yeast to proof, I roll "like a homie" but every time my bread is coming out crusty outside, dense t...
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- OK, this is what I do: I go to the frozen section and buy pre-made frozen dough and follow the directions on the package. Yes yes, I know that doesn't help you one bit...
- From reading your question and the follow up it seems like you are doing everything right. One thing that can really mess you up ( and I know cause it happend to me) i...
- Yes I concur, Artisan Bread or Healthy Bread in 5 minutes a day books, and a bread machine (you don't have to buy an expensive new one, they were a fad for a while and...
401K Loan
Asked by K.H. from Indianapolis
on April 6, 2012
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We have some pretty sizeable credit card debt. Nothing we can't manage month to month (and usually pay more than the minimums). However, it is really taking FOREVER ...
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- My only thought - can you keep the debt OFF the card once you pay it down? I have a gf that does this exact thing at least once every 2 or so years. Her cards get ...
- um...your only going to be able to pay half of your Credit card debt...makes no sense to do this...lets just add another form of debt to the load... You say this wi...
- I'm not totally sure, but I think you might have to use the loan as earned income on your taxes for 2012 and the irs will charge you 10%, plus it might throw you into ...
Should I Refinance?
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on February 5, 2009
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I purchased my home 6 yrs ago at a fixed rate of 6.375% for 30 yrs. My financial advisor is advising that I refinance at a new fixed rate of 5% for 30 yrs and include...
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- you should get the advice of a finance expert that is not positioned to gain a commission if you choose this option. it is hard to get an unbiased opinion from someo...
- Hi T., If you can afford the payments as you have them now, then don't refinance. Not only will you owe more than you do now on the principle but over time you will...
- I've been a Realtor for 40 years, and have seen all the scenarios you can name. One of the crucial things you need to think about before refinancing is "how long do y...
