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Credit cards/Debt/Living Within Your Means
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on August 5, 2011
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there have been a ton of questions on here lately about credit cards, debt and living within your means....there was one mom who emptied her wallet and was surprised.....
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- Well, I like to use credit cards, because I get cash back on my purchases. We never carry a balance, so I don't think I live beyond my means at all. If you are able ...
- We've been a cash only family for a few years, as well. Here's why I WANT a credit card: - My dog broke his foot. We had to wait ELEVEN days to get paid, because...
- We are working hard to be a cash only family too! We are only $2000 in credit card debt and working hard to get it paid off, but due to unforseen medical expenses we ...
What to Do for Kid Going off to College
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2011
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My beloved step son is moving 4 hours away to college next week. What kind of send off should we give him? We usually celebrate family events with a meal and presnts...
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- How does the laundry work there? Do they have a card to swipe or do the machines use quarters? I remember my mom always sent me a roll of quarters for the machines. ...
- He is a big boy now.. If he needs anything, HE can go and purchase it.. If you want to send him with anything consider gift cards to the local Grocery store, Target or...
- make him a laundry basket. go to a dollar store and buy a square basket (this is easier to put folded clothing in than a round one) inside it put a big bottle of laun...
Oh My Goodness Is Nowhere Safe!?
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on September 20, 2011
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Last night there was a shooting near my apartments, 2 people were killed and 1was injured. The suspect wasn't caught and what's scary is this morning I went to go drop...
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- Violence can happen anywhere! I grew up in a very small, sleepy southern town where most didn't lock doors and kids roamed freely with no worry. Everyone knows and is ...
- What would I do if I saw that? Honestly, I would move. You did the right thing by calling the police. I don't know how to explain that to children. Its so sad ...
- Sorry if this sounds cynical but you must have section 8 housing in your complex. It has become a thing renters really need to check out because the amount of rent do...
Always Broke - Looking for Someone Too Look over Financials
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on April 16, 2012
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Well like many I feel like we never have any money. We both work and have been blessed to work full-time through out the poor economy and I feel like we both make good...
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- One piece of advise I got in high school as well as from a class at work about budgeting: keep track of every single dollar you spend for a full month. The best way i...
- If you are looking to sit down with someone to get a plan for the future, I highly recommend R Carson with Edward Jones in Oak Park ###-###-####. He does a free consl...
- It sounds like you need a financial Advosor for investments and planning but a program of some sort to help you figure out how much money comes in and how much and why...
Advice--4 Floor Walk-up with Twin Newborns?
Asked by W.T. from New York
on November 12, 2009
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Hi All,
A friend of mine is due in January and is carrying twin boys. She lives in a very affordable apartment near Columbus circle, and compared to other apartments...
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- W., Well first, 'congrats' to your friend for the upcoming birth of twins and kudos to your for being a concerned friend :) I have 2 kids, a 6yo and a 2yo and while t...
- We did 3 flights with our son, carrying him in the heaviest car seat they made (Britax). It was not easy but doable. Our second child was 15 months after the first, ...
- I had 2 babies but they were 17 months apart. I frequently had to carry both up stairs (although not 4 flights at once). I was amazed by the muscles I got carrying t...
Apartment Problems....ie Heat, Hot Water, AC...ETC!
Asked by K.K. from Washington DC
on December 4, 2010
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Hi ladies,
Seems like I just keep having problems with the apartment I live in. I moved in during mid-January. Everything has been a hassle. The first two weeks, I ...
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- It sounds like they are trying to slap a bandaid over every problem you're having. And it's not like you're complaining about petty things; these are basic essentials...
- How long is your lease? Usually they are for a year, so you can give your landlord 30 days notice and be fine to move out mid-January. If your lease is longer than a...
- I had same hot water problem years ago in an apartment - the hot ran out very quickly - turned out it was a heating element in the water heater. The unit had to be re...
Renting in University Park or Highland Park Area
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 1, 2012
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Hi,
a friend of mine is looking for a 2 bedroom to rent in the University Park or Highland Park Area that is affordable. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you!
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- Watch out for older affordable apartments. My MIL rents the affordable older apartments & has had to move on 2 occasions due to tearing down & building new luxury condos.
- About 10 ago I lived in a small complex at University and the Tollway. The units were cute. I had a one bedroom and it was affordable. It was mostly single professiona...
- Can you define affordable? Is the focus on being in the school district?
Treadmill Etiquette
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on September 6, 2011
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I just bought a treadmill, which I'm SO excited to use! Unfortunately, the only place I had room to put it in my apartment was my bedroom. I live on the second floor...
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- You sound like an awesome neighbor!! Thanks for your courtesy!!! Hopefully they will respond to you. If you know their work schedule even better but if it is during...
- You are just about the nicest neighbor ever! I'd say it kind of depends on their lifestyles. If they work the 9-5 you could probably get away with 6AM being the earlie...
- Awe, you're sweet. I would just try not to do it too early or too late.
Looking for Suggestions on Nice Places to Live near NYC
Asked by L.D. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2010
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We will be moving to New York next year after my husband finishes graduate school. He wants to work in Manhattan and live in Brooklyn. I prefer a smaller community,...
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- I am from MN and lived in Westchester County for 8 years. Westchester is a beautiful upscale county with many small local towns conveniently located on the metro nort...
- Brooklyn is a great area. There are so many family oriented activities right in Brooklyn. But, if you prefer Westchester, I would recommend Shrub Oak, White Plains, ...
- If you want to look in NYC or near - Try contacting moms in the NYC area for up to the minute ideas on the best places to live - Baby Bites is an excellent online reso...
Neighborhood Suggestions
Asked by H.C. from Austin
on August 4, 2008
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Hi Austin Moms!
I will be moving to Austin this fall from Dallas and would like some suggestions about neighborhoods to consider. My husband will be working in the do...
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- I love my neighborhood and it fits your criteria. It is a hidden gem that not many people know. The prices are extremely affordable for the location and it cute, wel...
- I would recomend Travis Heights, Hyde Park, or anything in 78704 neighborhoods. The neighborhood around Mary and south 5th, Bluebonnet/ Rabb road area....all real nice...
- They are building a ton of high rise condos downtown.. I lived in Chicago and found that downtown city life with kids is not easy at all.. As trendy as it looks and s...
