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Need Exit Strategy Advice
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on January 10, 2010
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I am at my wits end. I need to start planning my exit strategy on this marriage. My heart is broken but I simply can't live like this anymore. I want to be smart about...
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- iF YOUR HUSBAND IS A BULLY, FILE A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HIM. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT HE WILL DO AFTER YOU LEAVE. BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!!! YOU MIGHT NOT THINK CU...
- Try to replicate your financial paperwork before telling him you're leaving. All bank statements, investment account statement (401k), past tax returns, insurance doc...
- Ok, take a deep breath. I have been through all of this and it will get better. It sounds like you are getting organized, which is good. 1)Get you and your daughte...
Picky Eater...looking for a New Strategy
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on May 30, 2009
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Hi,
I'm having a difficult time getting my son to try new foods. The list of foods that he will eat is getting smaller and smaller. He will not eat any vegetables a...
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- you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink.. you can offer a child a carrot but you cant make him eat it.. preschoolers are often very picky eaters....
- Hi K. My first guess is your little man has a zodiac sign w/ horns, like my Aries. She's the same way with foods, but it is a texture thing. Her Grandma has a sensit...
- I am typically a pretty relaxed mom; however, when you say that the list of what he eats is getting smaller and smaller that would be of concern since it demonstrates ...
Ebay
Asked by S.J. from Jackson
on February 20, 2008
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Does anyone have experience selling childrens clothes on ebay? I have some things around my home that I would like to sell, but Im curious about drop shipping and whol...
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- Hey S., yes I sell from on ebay from my home. I can sell it for you or you can do it yourself. Some weeks are better than others. Your best investment would be a nice ...
- I sold a bunch on Ebay a couple of years ago. It is very time consuming, and there are too many fees, so if you want to do well you have to really research what items...
- I have sold my children's outgrown, gently-used clothing on eBay ... to support my shopping habit for them! ;) I only sell their name-brand items though. I think that'...
Need Financial Advisor Who Will Not Try to Sell Us Products
Asked by K.Z. from Minneapolis
on August 7, 2006
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Hi there,
We're expecting our first child in November and are now experiencing the inevitable "financial freak-out" thinking about how we are going to pay for day car...
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- My aunt is a Financial advisor who I know would treat you with Complete Respect. Elizabeth A. Shaw Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Ameriprise Financi...
- My husband and I have been working with Nicole Middendorf of Strategic Financial for a number of years - she is very down-to-earth - and makes money matters easy to un...
- Scott Beers at Lottsa Tax and Accounting Services, Lottsa.com, helps us with our taxes and helps me with payroll tax filings for our childcare provider. They also pro...
How Do I Stop My Kids from Coming up and Sleeping with My Wife and I?
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on November 19, 2009
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Every night around 2am at least one (if not both - 5 and 3 year old) of my kids come up with their blankets and teddy bears looking for a spot in our bed. I've been t...
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- no one gets a good nights sleep with extra people in a bed. and as long as you are giving them attention during the day they don't need it at night. I'd put a stop to ...
- Hi M.. I am sorry to hear of your sleeping issues. We have dealt with endless issues with sleeping since our first was born. The biggest help for us was using a pictor...
- I agree with Megan. You have to be firm on putting them back. I went through this with my 3 year old. It took her a while to finally stay but the key is to keep it up....
Stay at Home Mom with a Nanny .. Help..
Asked by M.A. from New York
on November 18, 2010
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Ok ladies..
I'm a stay at home with 4 kids.. 7 years old, 6 years old, 21 months old, 11 months old.. From the moment i was pregnant with the 4th child, people woul...
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- M., I have 5 kids and did it though my oldest was 16 when the baby was born, but my last 2 pregnancies were really hard and I was on bed rest for 20 weeks with my last...
- Hey M., First let me say Congrats on how far you've come without help!!! I give you alot of credit! Just reading your story made me tired! I have one child (with sp...
- I'm always amazed at a mom like you who can do it all. But if you can afford a nanny, why not? My friend has 5 children, the oldest of whom is in 2nd grade. All day...
Overstressed M. Needs Help Please!!
Asked by S.M. from Cleveland
on August 13, 2008
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Hello everyone. I am writing as another hopeful plea for advice. I am a S. mother of two... my daughter is 4 and my son is 3. They are amazing and mean everything i...
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- Hi, Meriah. I recently got re-married, but I was a S. mom for almost 3 years. I also work full time. My ex-husband has no contact with my girls, and he gives me no ...
- Meriah, It sounds like you and your family are going through a really rough time. Don't discount how your children are feeling. Their world has been turned upside dow...
- Hi Meriah: I relate to the no "Me time" scenario quite well. And I too do not have that much family support. Mine are younger 18 mos and 5 mos. My advice is for you to...
Cash Value Savings with Life Insurance
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on July 24, 2010
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Im just wondering what every ones thoughts are for having Cash Value savings with your life insurance policies. Do you like/dislike this option? Why?
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- K.: At one time, cash value was an important thing, but it doesn't really mean much. Depending on what your goals are, I would recommend one of the following: ...
- The key is to think through what your objectives are. If you want to have money saved in case you die to protect your children, then term life is the most cost effect...
- Going thru Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University right now and we just talked about this two weeks ago. Cash Value is the WORST place to put money. The premiums a...
Question About Financial Investments
Asked by A.!. from Detroit
on August 5, 2011
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What does your family invest in to bring in extra income? What has been your experiences from your investments, the pros and cons? I heard on the radio this morning th...
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- Wish you lived closer...I'd refer you to a trustworthy person here that I am close to :) If you want to do something like this I would strongly suggest consulting a f...
- Equities (that's fancy for stocks) with dividends. Now is the time to buy. People have this horrible strategy of buying when the market is high and selling when the ...
- We leave these questions to a professional who knows how to manage our risk. We are very comfortable with our financial planner making those decisions for us. He kno...
Gerber Life Insurance
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on June 15, 2010
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My stepmom has offered to pay for life insurance for my two daughters. When she sent me the paperwork to sign she listed herself as the beneficiary! Is that weird that...
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- Totally weird. That's going to be a hard one to approach, but maybe you can talk to her about these things?
- We have gerber life insurance for our children. Just a heads up here the policy is pretty much just enough to pay for a funeral. Have you discussed this with her? ...
- Generally speaking, it's not a great idea to insure a liability. You should only insure assets (house, car, people who earn an income or take care of the kids). As odd...
