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What to Do with $2500
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- I totally agree with the other mamma.....pay off any debts first...any debts....then whatever is leftover...put into an IRA! yea!! congrats on the windfall!
- Sounds like you are thinking responsibly. When we have some extra unexpected money, we automatically stick it away for our daughter. We are firm believers on Pre...
- I would put it toward any debts first. If you don't have any, then invest it into a Roth IRA or traditional IRA for your daughter. Compound interest will make it int...
Stock
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- Hi L.... I have a good friend who works for Nationwide. She's very reputable and knows a lot about investing. Let me know if you'd like me to connect you with her. Go...
- I would set up an appt. with a finacial advisor. He can help assess what your goals are and how to reach them. Some companies are Raymond James and Ass., Edwards Jon...
- I just talked to someone at Edward Jones about starting a college fund for my kids. He suggested a roth ira for any kind of money saving. I really can't remember all...
Savings for Junior
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- We have our daughter's money in a CD. At our Credit Union it is called a certificate plus because you can add money to it. It has a slightly lower interest rate than...
- We have our kids' money in CD's. Just shop around for the best interest rates, and don't forget to renew them when they mature. They do make money.
- I use the MN college savings plan for my children and my nephews. It's a 529 plan through TIAA Cref. The cool thing is that MN has a matching program for MN resident...
What to Do with 401K
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- I would leave it in place. In order to cash it out to put it in a CD/MMA, you would have to pay a 40% tax on early withdrawal. If you are concerned about your 401k, ch...
- Or invest some of it in "poor people". By that, I mean, don't invest in high tech, etc. Invest in Walmart, etc....since they made TONS of money this last quarter, wh...
- That is accurate. You should leave it in place. If you can put a little more in there in fact, it would be the best time to buy mutual funds.
Need Help Figuring Out Where to Put 6 Yr. Olds Money
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- talk to a financial planner. Investment firms. Some could be put in an educational plan, and some into investments or stocks that could grow and complement the educa...
- First of all, check out the Michigan College Fund - they have a matching gift from the state. It has certain requirements and you will have to see if you qualify, but...
- Hi D., My background is in Nutrition and not Finance but I would say put it in a CD in his and your name (call around for the best interest rates-the longer the term ...
Need Gift Advice
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- Do they still have a baby registry with any stores, like Babies R Us or Wal-Mart? Usually those lists stay online for a long time. I would look at that list for anyth...
- My son was 1 month old and for his first Christmas someone gave him a book with his name and birth in it. You can see their choices at iseeme.com. It is one of his f...
- Have you ever heard of Discovery Toys? We have safe, non-violent toys for all ages that have a lifetime guarantee. Right now we have a great Holiday Gift Set that ha...
Good Birthday Gifts for 3 Yr Old Boys
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- May be a basketball and a basketball court. This would give him time with his father. Also may I suggest to you, and all other young moms here, that you should ope...
- With him still being little, now is the perfect time to start him a college fund that will still pay for his college when he is ready to go. I used to live in Illinois...
- Has anyone showed you Discovery Toys? You can go online at toycubby.com and view items by age for your son. I know the Extreme Loop Track (race cars) is on sale for ...
Striking a Balance Between Saving and Spending
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- While I think that it's great that you are planning ahead and trying to be practical, I have to say that you don't seem to have any real issues here financially compar...
- Hi J.- It sounds to me like you and your husband are doing very well financially and have a great safety net in the event that something like a job loss should happ...
- It sounds like you are doing great. I know from talking to financial planners that if you have to choose between retirement versus education, you should first fund re...
Educational Savings for Your Child's Future
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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...
Thoughts on the TX Tuition Promise Fund?
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- We did a 529 plan back when daughter was little. She can go anywhere she wants to go, in or out of state. I just depends on what your specific needs are and what...
- I don't know on this particularly. Maybe there is a good accountant out there. But invest or set up some type of savings plan now. The years fly by and anything you...
- I did not read you other responses. I will tell you that if it isn't backed by the state then I wouldn't do it. Also, One thing I have been told these last few yea...