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Christining Gift
A savings bond or money. All my children received mostly money and I .... I always give the baby a savings bond or a check to put away for the future. ...
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- I have always found that savings bonds work great as christening gifts.
- A savings bond or money. All my children received mostly money and I opened up a savings account for all them. $25 to $50 is appropriate depending how good a friend ...
- Hi, Usualy family members give jewelry. Your always safe with a savings bond. Hope this helps.
Baptismal Gift Ideas
Maybe a savings bond. Kinda the same thing as cash, but they can't get the ... THe nice thing about a savings bond is that you only pay HALF of the face ...
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- You could always get a US Savings Bond at your bank
- there are some pretty bracelets on www.lilybrooke.net you can personalize with names and colored crystals with pearls or beads. or maybe a savings bond?
- Maybe a savings bond. Kinda the same thing as cash, but they can't get the money until they're 18. They double in value over that time. Ex: you would pay $25 now for a...
Seeing Info on HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (HSA)
If/when you switch over, set aside some money (the money you would have spent per month anyway) into some sort of savings account with a high interest, ...
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- We switched to an HSA almost a year ago, and I love it so far! You should only switch over if you don't have any major medical problems etc. The deductible is high, ...
- You know I just had a friend have to deal with one of these. She had one and unfortunately at the end of the year she was out of funds and needed very badly to see the...
- We to have our own business and have had two HSA's and they can be a good thing I will tell you if you are in the state of Nebraska DO NOT use fortis insurance they do...
Requesting Money Ifor Savings in Lieu of Gifts for Kids Birthday
Read all 17 responses: "Is it rude to ask for money to put into savings accounts for our kids birthday instead of people bringing gifts? If it is not rude ...
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- Completely rude to ask from friends, I'm afraid, but I wish it weren't. We had a friend hold a Penguin Party for her 9-year old's birthday party and ask for donations...
- I think it's kind of rude. I would be really taken back by an invitation that said no gifts just money. I'd put "no gifts please" LONG before I'd put "bring money fo...
- For family it might be ok, otherwise just ask that they not bring a gift, or that they donate to a cause. Asking for money is tacky when you don't 'need' it.
What Is a Good Christening Gift?
I alsways give savings bonds. They are great gifts for babies. ... my son received cash and savings bonds for his christening.its not impersonal she could ...
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- I don't think money is too impersonable.. I used it to start savings accounts for both my kids .. it's hard because there's only so many things you can get, so you don...
- Hi A., My son had his christening last year & he got some $$, some toys & about 6 crosses( I have no idea what to do with all of these crosses). I think grandparents...
- Savings bonds make great gifts. I received them as a child and was able to use them for college and graduate school! Now my daughter receives them and I really appre...
Seeking a Savings
Read all 27 responses: "This may seem insignificant, but it would makea very BIG difference for me. Does anyone know of any website where I can either print ...
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- I did not take time to read all the responses but wanted to let you know if you have a Toys R Us or Babies R Us coupon for diapers and a manufacturer's coupon they wil...
- I am sure that any advice that I could give you has already been said. However I just wanted to encourage you. I am a soon to be divorced Mother of three who like yo...
- I found the cheapest price was to buy the large box at Toys 'R Us. Once you purchase an item there, sale coupons will come in the mail probably once every month or tw...
Kids Savings
Read all 11 responses: "I made an offer to my soon-to-be 18 year old step- daughter that I would help her save for a car/college since her mother had ...
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- Hi C., I see you have your hands full. This is a situation where you need all of the parents to work together. Big decisions like cars and college money should be h...
- I am sure you do not have a lot of money and she is old enough to understand (or should be) that money does not grow on trees. You have two little ones that you also ...
- Being a stepdaughter myself I find it sad that so many moms think your sd is being "manipulative" and "sneaky". She is in a very difficult situation with Mom saying o...
Savings Bonds
While reading about what to give as gifts, many suggested savings bonds. This may be a silly question, but how exactly do savings bonds work? ...
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- Bonds are nice but take a long time to mature. It depends what type and series of bond you buy as to when it matures. Bonds have a cap at 30 years. I actually just ...
- http://www.uscg.mil/Legal/la/topics/tax/savingsbonds.html
- I received many savings bonds over the years, but have never cashed any in. They make some money over time, like most other conservative investments. One thing I do ...
Has Anyone Changed Their Electric Company and Seen Savings?
Read all 14 responses: "My electric bill was $720 this month (although we keep our thermostats at 76 downstairs and 78 upstairs)! Has anyone switched from ...
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- I have changed from TXU before to Direct Energy. I switched back to TXU. It has never worked out for me when I have switched to other providers in the past.
- Hi Adrienne, I recently changed from TXU to Dynowatt. It takes about 4weeks for the change though. I'm sure I will definitely see a difference in our bill, since the...
- We have switched to Reliant Energy and have noticed some savings.
Baby Toys
I suggest starting a savings account or a 529 College Plan. Savings bonds are good ... Maybe a proof set of coins from the U.S. Mint, or a savings bond. ...
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- I would really take advantage this year of not having to spend alot. My son is 8 months and we got him a few books and a ball popper. You can't go wrong with books, ...
- I suggest starting a savings account or a 529 College Plan. Savings bonds are good also. He won't know the difference and you (and anyone else buying for him for tha...
- Baby toys need to be chewable and last for a developmental stage or two. A chewable ball will get lots of use. All babies at age one love balls. Please read the lables...
