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Dependant Care Account
Asked by L.A. from New York
on February 7, 2011
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I'm just back to work after having our darling boy. Human Resources is plying me for elections including whether I want to contribute to a dependant care account.
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- Personally, I would not consider a use it or lose it type of account. I would be suspicious as to why your HR department is pushing it, too.Set up a college savings a...
- If you are paying your parents and using an FSA dependant care account, you MUST provide a taxpayer ID to get reimbursed for what you put in. In your case, since you ...
- as many have stated, the income for the providers must be reported to the IRS. Additionally, you will have to present receipts for the monies paid in order to be reim...
Unemployment
Asked by J.A. from Chicago
on January 20, 2011
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I was laid off in july and started receiving unemployment nd i was 4 months pregnant i had my daughter on dec 21 and ive still been calling to claim my benefits.. the ...
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- This is an unclear area and varies by state. I would just keep claiming benefits as usual.
- Not sure about IL but here in DE, you are supposed to look for work each week. If you were available for work, applied for a job, and did not turn work down then you ...
- My husband was on unemployment when we had our first child. It's confusing to navigate that system. I know there is a set time (4 weeks, 6 weeks, I can't remember) whe...
Getting to Know You...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 15, 2011
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What is your career, or what do you do for a living?
And what does your husband do?
I work for a major auto insurance carrier, and I handle medical claims. Ho...
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- I am a SAHM and I also help my mom with her Herbalife business. I used to work for a company called Keystone Candle (check out their website, amazing products!) where...
- I worked FT in Advertising & Marketing (B to B) for 20+ years, now I work PT for the same co doing website development for them. My husband is a foreman/metal fabrica...
- I am a licensed professional counselor who works part-time. I work 3 nights in an office outpatient setting, and one night at a horse farm doing equine assisted couns...
Doing the "Right" Thing -- Health Care Question
Asked by ☆.A. from Pittsburgh
on February 15, 2012
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I've posted before about my friend & coworker of 25+ years who was diagnosed last Nov. with leukemia.
She has paid for health care for over 25 years for herself, her ...
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- From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Article 25. (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself ...
- This happened to my parents in 2000. My father was diagnosed with terminal small cell cancer and his health insurance company (Aetna) dumped him two months later. He ...
- I believe she can probably file for "cobra" health benefits from her job. It is very expensive but she can remain insured for another 18 months. If she is looking at...
My Childs Last Name and Husbands Rights
Asked by K.C. from Jackson
on November 26, 2012
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I live in Mississippi and my husband recently left me for another woman. I am 8 months pregnant and I'm not sure where he is. I want her to have my maiden name. Can I ...
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- Unfortunately, child support and visitation are two totally seperate issues. He can get visitation whether he pays child support or not. Is it right....I don't think...
- Is it hard to be a single Mother? Hell yes! Is it wrong to want what's in the best interest of you child? No. That said, you are going about this wrong. As other...
- I live in mississippi. First the state will not finalize a divorce if you are prevnant - they will not illegitamize a baby. Archaic but true. Second, if you ever...
What to Do When a Spouse Dies.......
Asked by K.G. from Miami
on October 5, 2008
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My husband passed away last week after 2 weeks in intensive care....prior to that he was healthy. He had just turned 46! Anyway my question is, is there anyone out the...
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- Dear K., I am soooo sorry for your loss. I have not lost a husband, but have suffered grief and I can tell you this. You are numb and your adrenaline is pushing you...
- First off, I just want to say that I am sorry for your lost.My deepest and sincere condolences. God will never leave you comfortless. I don't, nor can I relate to you...
- K.- I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I can't even imagine what you must be going through day to day. I don't have any practical advice to give but after ...
Smoking Mother in Law
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on June 5, 2008
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Hello, My Mother in law will be moving in with us in about 2 months. The problem is she is a heavy smoker and my daughter is allergic to cig. smoke. We told her she wi...
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- This is a really tough situation you are in. I don't know of any sealant and wish I could help you on that front. The only thing I can say is that you need to let he...
- Remember to praise her for what she does right. Sometimes treating people the way we would like them to be pushes them to become that person. Shes already given up her...
- Oh my....I am so sorry for your situation. I wish I had some answers for you. I do not think you can change someone...it just never works. Is it possible to convert...
Little Girl Lost Mom 2 Yrs Ago and Dad Just Died...
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on May 31, 2012
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The Mom had children from a previous marriage, remarried and had the little girl. She died 2 years ago to cancer, dad died of a broken heart and depression. The little...
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- Your brother and sister-in-law really should meet with a probate attorney. The biological dad's estate will need to be processed and, if he doesn't have a will, the p...
- FYI.. They need to get lots of original copies of the dads Death Certificates.. Many places need to be able to KEEP an original copy to verify this child's parents are...
- Any chance there was a will that included information on guardianship? That would sure make things a lot more clear cut and potentially reduce legal fees. Definitely...
Doesn't This Seem Silly to You? Law They Are Trying to Pass in Ohio.
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on May 19, 2012
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So on the news they have been talking about this law they are trying to pass in Ohio making people on welfare take drug test. This is EVERYONE on ANY KIND of assistanc...
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- I think it is great. If they are spending all the money on drugs, where is the money to buy food for the kids, what it is SUPPOSED to be spent on?? And I'm sure the...
- They have already passed a similar law here in Florida and I have no problem with it. Everyone needs to take a drug test to get a job so why should they be any differe...
- This has been proved over and over to be a huge expense for the stste and most of them are stopping it after just a few months. The thing is they required the person t...
What Does the Future Hold???
Asked by A.G. from Boca Raton
on October 10, 2012
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Lately I have found myself avoiding the news or any type of political conversations. My new motto has become "ignorance is bliss". I have anxiety over the future. ...
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- I agree and don't blame you. I also think sometimes that having kids is selfish bc what kind of world are we bringing them into?... It's one reason I stopped at 2. ...
- My mom was 17 when WW2 started in the Netherlands. She tells stories of hardship (no food, no soap, eating boiled weeds, hiding a Jewish friend in the floor under thei...
- I really needed to read this today, because Im in a slump. The world is an amazing place!!!! Full of so many opportunities to meet Incrediable people, to love (fami...
