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About to Be a SAHM Need Budget Advice...
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on June 8, 2007
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We are going down to one income. I am trying to find ways to either save money or get the most for my dollar.
I have found several things that have been useful:
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- Larry Burkett has a great book about going to SAHM status. It is very encouraging. Women Leaving the Workplace: How to Make the Transition from Work to Home (Har...
- Good for you! I think that is sooo wonderful! I stayed home to raise our daughter too. When she started Preschool at 4, I went back to work. Saving Money Advice? ...
- I also do The Grocery Game and I haven't been grocery shopping in a couple of weeks (except to get fresh items like milk and bread) It is pretty neat how it works, you...
Moving Soon and Wanting to Stay at Home with the Baby...
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on August 15, 2006
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My family is looking to move in the near future. I love the D/FW area since I grew up there. I am excited for my husband to be making a big career move, I want to supp...
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- I would like to recommend a fabulous book for you to read and study ... "Women Leaving the Workplace: How to Make the Transition from Work to Home" by Larry Burkett. T...
- Welcome to Dallas, I work from home for a great company if you would like to know more e-mail at ____@____.com. I would love to tell you all about it!!
- Hi E.! I am a member of a group (women mostly) and our mission is to help people work from home. We offer free training to help you successfully work from home and ...
Teen Spends Her Paycheck in One Day
Asked by K.P. from Glens Falls
on May 23, 2009
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i would love to know how to teach my teens the value of money.my daughter gets paid on thursday and her money is gone by thursday night.it really makes me mad how she ...
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- I would strongly suggest setting-up a savings account for her and insisting that 1/2 of the check goes directly into that account each week- USE DIRECT DEPOSIT. This ...
- K., I don't know if she/he has own car. Do you drive them to work and back? In past I knew someone doing the same thing. Me. While living with my parents my father ca...
- Hi K., When my son works I make sure he gives me 1/2 his check which I put in his bank account. Explain to her how important it is to save 10% of her paycheck. If y...
Teaching Kids About Money
Asked by R.B. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2008
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My boys are 7 1/2 and 6 years old - How do I teach them about money? They have a piggy bank and put money in it that they get from relatives, etc. We also did a "star'...
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- R., One of the things that you could teach them is the value of giving to others. That is a big goal of mine in teaching my kids not only the value of money, but eve...
- HI R., One of the things I will teach my child is social responsibility. Sure, I would let him buy what he wants but he should be saving some of his money and find...
- I just wanted to agree with everything that has been said. Especially Allison who said they have to learn from experience. Our kids (7 and 8) are only allowed to spend...
Allowance for Young Kids
Asked by M.J. from Tucson
on April 4, 2008
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My daughter is almost 7yrs. old and is interested in 'earning' money to buy special items and to give for contribution at church. We'd also like her to learn about bud...
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- Our kids are a little older, but we had them do things like pull weeds in the yard, clean out the car (all of the garbage and junk that seems to accumulate), and dust....
- We are going through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace Univeristy right now, and he has a program specifically for kids, and how to balance between savings, church, and sp...
- I give my kids (age 9 and 14) an allowance equal to the grade they're in. For example my son gets $4 and my daughter $8. The chores they do around the house are expe...
Thinking About Becoming a SAHM
Asked by S.K. from Atlanta
on May 1, 2008
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In 3 months, I will be at a point where I can financially become a stay-at-home mom! I am thankful because I have been struggling to maintain a work/life balance for ...
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- DONT DO IT! Just joking! I am so glad I am able to stay with my 3 year old son. Just make sure you make time for yourself. Its so important. Remember, you are a person...
- have you thought about moving to part-time work? It might be a good transitioning move. Still a little income, still getting out of the house, but not taking over you...
- There was a book written by Larry Burkett a number of years ago that was very helpful to a friend of mine. WHen Leaving the Work Place. I looked on Barnes and Noble ...
Dr. Lauras New Book Urging Moms to Choose to Stay at Home
Asked by T.W. from Johnson City
on April 9, 2009
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What do you ladies think about Dr. Laura's new book talking about moms choosing to stay at home. What were some of the reasons you chose to work or stay at home. Wha...
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- T., I have not read the book and I am a working mom and a Christian. There are several reasons that prompted me to continue working after kids. Finances played a ...
- Let me just say before I sound totally selfish that I love my kids and would not trade them for the world. My husband is in the army and I stay with my kids 24/7. I ...
- the amount of time kids spend in day care is crazy! i worked in one where kids were dropped off at 6 am and picked up at 6 30... thats nuts! we knew these kids better ...
Please Don't Ever Do this...(Edited)
Asked by J.H. from San Antonio
on August 13, 2011
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This is a combination unsolicited advice/rant/question.
If you ever find out a friend is sick...really sick, not just the flu, but possibly has cancer...please don'...
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- It does happen. I honestly think that some folks feel like cancer is contagious or something. My best friend died of breast cancer and friends from work were very st...
- when i was 19, i was diagnosed with cancer. i had been abused and worked my butt off to get to college on scholarships and had only enough money to attend. I was acro...
- Thanks for the post, it's very enlightening. I think people get weird because they don't know what to say or do. Now, you've told us how you feel, but have you told ...
Allowance
Asked by W.L. from Buffalo
on May 11, 2008
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Hi, my daugher is 5 years old and I'm wondering what people have done about giving allowances at this age. do you give them a set amount each week like a quarter or a ...
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- Hope you have room for one more response. I too have given $1 per year. My kids have chores whether or not they get their allowance, the chores are expected to be do...
- My children are now 15 and 11 but my advice is to have them do something to earn it so later in life you won't have a hard time teaching them that they have family res...
- The standard is $1 per age...so for the 5 year old, $5 seems appropriate. Have them save it for something they want or in the bank and explain how by saving, they can...
Budget Help!
Asked by K.H. from Wichita Falls
on August 11, 2009
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Mu husband and are first time homebuyers, newly married, and new parents. We have no credit cards and only one car payment. However, we can't manage to stay ahead, eit...
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- I've been with my husband for 3 years only married 1 year and 3 months. We have a beautiful 18 month old daughter. 6 months ago he got laid off from his job and hasn't...
- When I was younger and married, we really got in hot water with debt. I did my budget the old fashioned way. I got a card box and on each card, I listed my payment o...
- Dave Ramsey is awesome go to the library and check out his dvds or audio cds and listen to them I know he has a book but I've never read it. He is great it is all abou...
