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Credit Score? Will It Raise It If Im Able to Pay Very Old Bills in Full?
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on November 3, 2011
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Hello ladies hope everyone is doing great today . So i am like many other people that has stuggled with credit cards in the past and has has prolly 5K worth of debit t...
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- No, no, no! Here's what I know. A friend of mine had some delinquent student loans. It had been 6 years that they were delinquent. She had a windfall of money and p...
- It will go up and fairly soon. But don't expect it to be weeks or even a few months. If you can pay them off and then pay everything on time for a couple of years, y...
- Yes if you pay these bills your credit score will improve but not dramatically like you think. It takes time for credit to improve but it can be done. Before paying ...
Wedding Ideas
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on January 19, 2012
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Ok Mama's I need your experience and creativity here. I want a wedding to remember w/out spending a lot of money. Here is the thing, my wedding is going to be in Str...
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- Hoosier Grove in Streamwood. It's a beautiful hall to rent - owned by the park district. Inexepensive to rent, but you have to do the setting up. They provide the c...
- If you can bend a little, I bet you could have a great Sunday afternoon (or evening) wedding at a retaurant. Many restaurants will close on a Sunday for a large crowd...
- I would strongly recommend knowing what your budget is and then working backwards from there. Another helpful suggestion would be to not mention your festivities are f...
How Can I Get My Oven Fixed in Elk Grove Without Getting Ripped Off?
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on May 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a gas GE oven that came with my house (so I don't know how exactly old it is, but it's definitely not very old), and although the burners work fine...
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- I had this problem years ago. It is probably the thermal couple (sp?) that ignites the stove. You would not smell gas. This can also happen to a hot water tank or b...
- Call the gas company. At least they can come out and check to be sure there are no leaks in the walls or outdoors. It may need a new starter. The starter on my gas sto...
- Hi L., Always check anyone you are planning to hire thru the Better Business Bureau. The Website is bbb.org The other advice I can give you is to get at least 2 est...
Being Forced to Work Overtime with 5-15 Minutes Notice B4 Shift Ends
Asked by M. from Chicago
on November 1, 2006
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Need suggestions of agencies that can help with this kind of problems. I work for a utility company in a call center, i normally work 9-10 hours M-F plus saturday. I...
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- Hi M., try the Better Business Bureau. My job was allowed to "mandatory overtime" and it just became an Illinois law that they can't anymore. I'm an RN, so I don't k...
- Hi M., I can't believe they would do that. How inconsiderate, especially when you have a child to care for. You should try the Dept. of Labor and ask for their sugg...
- Hi M., The place you need to call is the Dept of Labor, they can give you specifics about the law and what your rights are and if they are being violated. It reall...
Seeking Help with Getting Money Back from Roofing Contractor
Asked by L.L. from St. Louis
on September 17, 2008
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Hello ladies, I'm hoping that someone can help me regarding a problem that I have ran into. I hired a roofer back in June to replace my roof. I gave him a check for ha...
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- L. I've been in a situation like this and know how frustrating it is. Unfortunately, depending on the amount - going to court may be a bigger hassle than it is wor...
- What about the news? Like Contact 2 or something of that sort. It is a good warning to other people and also lets him know that you are serious. How did you find th...
- If the amount is low enough you can take him to small claims court. In small claims no lawyers are involved. Last time I looked the max claim was $5,000.
Need Advice from the Consultant Mommies Out There
Asked by M.P. from Peoria
on January 27, 2012
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How do you decide what to charge? I have one company in particular that I know needs a service that I can offer. It is something that they do not have and requires a...
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- Can't really help you without knowing what it is... but our business development department within our company sleuths their way into finding out such things... they w...
- Try Salary.com to estimate an hourly rate. It gives you rates per title in your area.
- How unique is this line of work? If it's not downright obscure, you can check the Bureau of Labor Statistics (online) or Salary.com for what this position usually pay...
My Work Hasn't Paid Me...Direct Deposit even...Public Partnerships...
Asked by K.K. from Washington DC
on February 12, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I work for the program Public Partnerships and I haven't been paid yet. The money was suppose to be in my account by Friday morning. I had to call 3xs th...
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- If you haven't had anything but problems with this program for years, I don't understand why you are still there. You need to find a new job.
- You have never been paid? I don't think I would keep going if I were not being paid. And I would not recommend to set up payments on bills if the money is not for sure...
- Sorry but it's your own fault for not making sure the money was in your account before purchasing at target! I have lived my entire life in new england and I'm sorry ...
Opinions on"Titan Contractors" Replacing Roof
Asked by R. from Dallas
on June 18, 2010
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I just had someone knock on my door and offer to have my roof replaced. They would cover my insurance's deductible if I put a sign in my lawn. Has anyone done this bef...
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- check with BBB first!!!! be careful, very careful about using them..................
- I would suggest contacting your insurance Agent first. Each company handles things differently. I had a similar situation and my agents rep is coming out to give a...
- If they have to knock on my door, then there is something wrong with how they are doing business. I would rather hire someone recommended to me by a friend or neighbor...
Looking for a Good Contractor in Sacramento
Asked by C.M. from Sacramento
on July 1, 2008
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We have a duplex house that was built in 1952. Both kitchens are in serious need of updating. One kitchen basically needs new cabinets, countertops and flooring. Th...
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- We used a company called RAL Builders and they were absolutely fabulous to work with and did exceptionally good work for a fair price. They weren't the lowest bid, bu...
- Check with the Better Business Bureau. I have always had good luck using one of their accredited members. www.bbb.org
- HI C., My Dad has been in the business for over 30 years. He is the best. His business is called Poste Labor Company and his number is ###-###-####. His specialty ...
Has Anyone Remodeled a Bathroom or Kitchen?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on June 4, 2011
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My bathroom is falling apart. My kitchen floor is linolium installied 18 years ago, and the countertops aren't looiking very good. It's past time. We were at a fest...
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- Yes it's expensive. Who picks out stuff without considering the price? I'm guessing not you! haha Go to your local home improvement store and look there at stuff, at...
- I personally do NOT feel comfortable working with businesses that run the way you explained....... What we did when we remodeled. We CALLED a few different people ...
- We did a lot ourselves and we did things like go to Home Depot or Lowes and pick out our faucet and sink and then took them to the granite people to cut out the right ...
