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Budget
Suze Orman's "Nine Steps to Financial Freedom" (I recommend the audio version). Spells it all out, literally changed my life. ...
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- Start keeping your recipts for a month and add them up at the end to see what you spend. I have a budget I use every month. Send me a message and I will e-mail it to y...
- I was in debt over my head and had about 10 credir cards go to the collectin agency. This was about 5 years ago and it had gotten so bad I stopped opening my mail alt...
- My husband and I decided on a budget when we first got engaged because each of us had some debt we needed to get rid of, a wedding to plan for and a house to save up f...
Credit Card Trouble
I watch the Suze Orman show alot (she's got some good tips) - like calling your creditors and bargaining with them to reduce your interest rate (which I ...
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- Hi L.! I have to ditto previous posters about Dave Ramsey, try to either borrow or go out and but The Total Money Makeover - it will help you and get you inspired. ...
- Unfortunately, sounds to me your going to have to find a second job or your ( husband ). I too was in the same situation, at the time we didn't own a house, It was mo...
- I just wanted to put in one more vote for Dave Ramsey. Not only will he help you get out, but help you stay out and build for a great future!! Listen noon-3p.m. on 95...
Can You Help with Money Saving Tips?
We also DVR Suze Orman daily. I agree with MR. You need to cut out starbucks and blockbuster and thngs that are not absolutely neccesary. ...
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- Hi A., Things we have done: -Switched to CD One Price Cleaners instead of using regular drycleaners for almost all of our clothes, only $2.29/item, even a dress and ...
- Sounds like there's lots of good advice. Skimming through, however, I didn't see anyone put down http://www.freecycle.org. This, and other swap-type groups help peop...
- Did you do the typical things they suggest on money saving websites? -Change to fluorescent coil light bulbs -Lower your thermostat a degree or two in the winter- ...
Willmaker Software
We bought the Suze Orman CD's and that had a will, trust and other documents on it. It easy to use. Much less than an attorney!! Helpful? ...
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- We used www.legacywriter.com It worked great for us. Similar to a software program, but over the internet. You put in all the info and then you can print out the ...
- I've never used it, But my brother helps people who cant afford lawyers for things like fraud, legal matters, etc. It basically a prepaid legal service that costs like...
- if you just need simple wills - no trusts, etc. Contact me offline - I work for an attorney and I can get you forms for free. ____@____.com
Wanting to Buy a House, but How?
I think I still have a emailable version of Suze Orman's women and money book if you would like to read it, I will be more than happy to send it to you, ...
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- There are lots of ways to help you bring down debt and still purchase a home (without getting ripped off) Try to stay in the same apartment for the next three years wh...
- Really think hard on why you want to own. It's a big responsibility and you might be suprised at the cost of maintenance that you don't pay when you rent. So many ...
- After reading all of the response I decided to let you know about another method that noone here has mentioned. I brought my house 10 yrs ago as a single parent makin...
Wills vs Trust?
I don't know much about this topic, but Suze Orman was talking about this on her show the other night. I didn't catch the segment, but maybe you can try her ...
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- You might want to consider signing up for Pre-Paid Legal Services whereby you pay a nominal monthly fee and certain legal matters are covered in full and others are di...
- If you own any real estate or other assests, you should have a living revokable trust. A will is simply stating where your assest go upon your death. A trust is wher...
- With a trust, it never goes into probate - everything that is named in the trust just gets passed onto the new trustee. There is a little more hassle up front (You n...
We Need Help
I know this is an extremely uncomfortable position to be in, but I would like quote Suze Orman: "It's always best to try and work out your financial ...
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- Hi E.- Money (or lack of) is one of the biggest stressers in life. I'm sorry you are having to go this tough time. I know many others are feeling the same crunch, so ...
- E.- I know it feels like a big black hole you are in right now (we are just climbing out) but you have so many options! My husband and I are working an awesome prog...
- We have been a military family and my husband is retiring next month. I have tried to plan ahead (a little). I have a home based referral business and can help you e...
What Techniques Do You Use for Finances?
Suzie Orman has a book out that is for women. ... The best book the keep you on track is "Suze Orman's Women and Money." It gives you the basics on what you ...
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- I do the finances in our house and I would advise getting a bill payer account at your bank. I add up all of my bills and then divide that number by the amt. of paych...
- My husband and I use an accounting software. It is the BEST! We use it to keep track of every penny - it really helps you to see where everything goes, so that way if ...
- C., Are you a Savings Angel member? If not you will save HUGE. It is a website that has already began to change my live. I've only been budgeting their way for 2 w...
How Important Is a Home?
... what you live in if you dont love the neighborhood or vice versa If you watched Oprah the other day with Suze Orman you wouldnt be posting your question ...
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- Hmmm. tough one. About the "old" house - do you have any equity in it? If not- you need to get help from a real estate agent that specializes in SHORT sales (that is ...
- I don't understand why you guys didn't stay together in the first place. You should have just rented out the first house no matter what you got it would have been that...
- Just my 2 cents. If you both like the new place then drop the price, on the one you are trying to cell. I don't know all the facts but you can't expect your marriage t...
Cashing in My 401K to Pay off Credit Cards
honey i am no melody hobson or suze orman but here is my 2 cents worth of .... Buy Women & Money by Suze Orman. I love this book and it has lots of good ...
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- Hi J., You should consult an accountant to be sure. But, I believe you pay all your capital gains taxes up front. I'd also consult an accountant about the best way t...
- DON'T DO IT! Dont cash in your future to pay off the past. You'll be creating more problems. Go to Consumer Credit Counseling Services, of New Jersey or whatever s...
- DO NOT DO IT! You will get hit so hard in taxes and penalties that you will have to take a loan just to pay that! My mom closed out hers at a previous job and she had ...
