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529 College Savings Plan?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on May 6, 2008
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Hello!!! I am wondering how I start to set up a 529 college savings plan for my son. Did anyone use anyone that was really helpful? I am not a numbers person at all s...
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- My husband is a numbers man and when my now 13 yr old was born he had hers set up and ready for 529. Over the years, we have allowed our investment guy from Edward Jo...
- One web site that can help a lot is www.collegesavings.com. I googled "529 Plan" and got a lot of helpful info. I reviewed an article by Morningstar on the various p...
- Also try www.upromise.com. It is VERY easy to get an account set up and many retail stores will contribute a small % of your purchases to the college fund & they also...
Costco Worth It?
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on January 9, 2010
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What is really worth buying at Costco? We'd be interested in products for babies and kids, as well as food. I don't have time to stand there with a calculator. I can ...
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- Great responses! I didn't see anyone mention the free samples! We go at lunchtime and my kids love it. It's easy to fill their little bellies! If your watching cos...
- i have had a card at Sam's and Costco. Still have Sam's but not Costco. It is worth is if you want to buy name brands in bulk but I have found that Sam's is less exp...
- My family really loves Costco. My allergy medicine (Zyrteck) is $15 for an entire year's worth. For $15 I can get about 1 month's supply at Walmart. The food is fan...
Child Support Is Putting a Rift in Our Friendship
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on August 31, 2011
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This is driving me crazy. Until now we had no child support agreement, because I was living at my parents with my daughter and was surviving. Now that I am moving ou...
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- Sounds like it's already messy and that he's trying to shirk his responsibilities to your child. Get a lawyer. Go through the courts. Protect yourself. Becaus...
- Hate to say but he is already being difficult and he is manipulating you. Stand back and take a breath. After that, get a lawyer. Sorry he can't afford his bills bu...
- Sorry - but the ONLY answer is to get a lawyer, especially if he makes that much money. You needed a legal agreement from birth. The child must come first, otherwise y...
Kid's Saving
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on September 24, 2009
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My 11 year old is asking for a savings account. I think it is a great idea for all of my kids, especially since I am hoping they are better with their money than we w...
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- Does he get an allowance and does he do odd jobs for others for pay? Most savings accounts at banks require a minimum deposit. When he has saved enough for that, or ...
- M. I think a savings account is a wonderful idea. Most banks have online banking too which is a way for them to learn to navigate that system and look at how their mo...
- My husband and I are out of debt and saving for college and retirement all thanks to Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace, and Total Money Makover. He also has some great ...
Striking a Balance Between Saving and Spending
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on October 14, 2009
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Let me start by saying that I realize that this may not see like a “problem” to many of you especially in light of the last 12 months. Rather, I am trying to gain...
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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...
Coupons
Asked by K.L. from Dallas
on March 21, 2010
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I have started clipping coupons in hopes to save a little more money at the grocery store. My family is on a budget and every little savings helps. My question is fo...
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- I have been clipping coupons for about 4+ years now. I have done 3 different systems. 1st I filed them uncut by date. That got inefficent after a couple of months. ...
- I do not use coupons but I have seen the folders that the other posters have mentioned many times in stores
- Hi. I use basically the same method as Brenda below--sorting by expiration date. Another tip I have is to have a calculator and compare prices per item or ounce. Fo...
Working Mom Considering Quitting
Asked by V.M. from Las Vegas
on July 28, 2010
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I am looking for thoughts from moms who have made the transition from full time work to stay at home mom. What financially were you willing to give up in order to stay...
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- When I had my baby (at 39) I had worked FT at a well paying job since college. I planned on staying at work FT, and I did return to work FT after my ML and FMLA. The...
- V., I hear what you are saying. My husband and I made some BIG changes in our lives to be PARENTS and not just providers. When I got pregnant with my first child, we w...
- I wish all women who desire to be stay at home moms could be. But, in this economy, you're almost crazy to give up a good job. First of all, if you do it voluntari...
I’m in a Financial Battle with My Husband
Asked by A.E. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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Hello Moms,
This is not a normal request you see on this site but I’m hoping there may be some moms out there that can help me realize I’m either wrong or right...
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- If I understand this correctly, you're paying 10.75% interest on this loan, and the bank is giving you 2% on your money. Wouldn't you be saving 8.75% by paying it off?...
- Everyone that has posted a response makes sense. But you have to consider many points. First, if you refi, then think about the fees you will have to pay to do so. ...
- Of course the bank wants you to keep the money in your savings account - if you take it out you're taking it from them and their ability to reinvest in their own schem...
Surviving
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on October 8, 2011
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Could (or does) your family (of 5) live on $680 a week comfortably and build a savings? We do not qualify for any assistance. This is take home pay, after benefits and...
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- You said you work from home, can you write off your expenses for business? You are making someone else rich while renting from them. There are some great first time ...
- Honestly, what you are living on is extremely tight. That is about what we budget wkly for our household expenses like groceries, haircuts, Christmas savings, gas etc...
- Ask your (nosy??) friends what they would do differently than you. Sometimes seeing someone else's perspective, even if you don't agree, can help you see where you m...
How Do Sahms Split Finances with Working Hubby???
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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HI Moms,
Up until recently, both hubby and I worked but since having our 2nd, I've been a stay at home. I haven't worked in over a year so MY acount shave basically...
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- I left the corporate world in 1990 and had our daughter in 1994. My husband is in sales therefore he is on the road a LOT. I manage all of his travel arrangement...
- My husband and I have a joint account and I handle all the finances. My husband is so hands off that if he needs to access the account, he has to call me because he d...
- my husband and i have had a joint checking account since we got married. we never had "mine" and "his", even when i did work. everything we have is "ours" and has ne...
