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Retirement
Asked by C.H. from Grand Rapids
on May 20, 2008
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My mom is turning 60 this weekend and she is also retiring this year after teaching for 38 years. I would like to get her something memorable and combine both things i...
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- My mom is in a similar position and I am putting together a basket for her with things she can do now that she is home: some books (which she never had time to read), ...
- I know this is a little late, but I have 2 suggestions...I have a business with Once Upon A Family, my website is www.thelegacyoffamily.com. Anyway, we have these AWE...
- C., Your Mom is very lucky to have you. A massage would be nice along with the day spa idea but how about if you mix it up and have a "date" with your Mom to help ...
Need Help Dealing with My Mom
Asked by S.H. from Houston
on July 14, 2008
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This request is for those of you who are in the "sandwich generation" like me. My 85-year-old Mom needs guidance and counsel in planning a move to a retirement commun...
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- My heart goes out to you.... I am one of 5 kids and we decided that one of us would be the leader and the rest would follow - without complaint. We had to comb thru...
- get her to write down everything she wants in a place, and everything she doesnt want. then go through all the retirement places and choose the one that meets most of...
- I spent my entire childhood growing up with a mother who worked as an admin., at a nursing home. I also had the unpleasant task of getting both my Grandparents into a ...
Can You Help with Money Saving Tips?
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on October 21, 2008
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My retirement savings just took a major nosedive with the recent stockmarket drops so I am going to need all the help I can get with saving money. Is there one major ...
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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- ...
Need Info on Responsibilities After Grandma Passed
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on August 7, 2006
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My husband's grandmother passed last week. My mother-in-law is now being told she owes grandma's retirement home two months rent even though she has passed. Could this...
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- Technically, any debt would need to be paid out of your grandmother's estate. If there is nothing to pay it with, then it's your grandmother's debt and your MIL is no...
- K., I am taking this to my husband for some answers for you. I don't think this is correct, how can it be? Anyway, my husband works for a nursing home and has for 5 ...
- In order for someone to help you, they will need more information. Was there a lease? Was there some sort of rental agreement? You should probably contact an estate...
Wanting a Third Child
Asked by J.K. from Tulsa
on July 30, 2008
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I am ready to start trying for a third child. My husband doesn't want a third child due to money and he says he's too old now. He says when is it "his" turn to start s...
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- Hi J., I understand that you want a 3rd kiddo but if your husband does not, then I don't feel like tricking him is fair. What if the shoe was on the other foot? I t...
- Dear J., I remember my first husband didn't want children but I begged & begged. He said yes. Our son turned 3 and one year later we divorced. I was a single parent fo...
- I say just keep seducing him so he can get you knocked up before his procedure. Sexy lingerie never hurt anyone.
Can We Afford Private School?
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on October 27, 2008
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I like the private school however, my husband doesn't want to. He thinks it is too expensive. Our income is about 99,000 per year. my husband save 15% for his retir...
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- just something to think about- my mom put me in private school being a single mom (who NEVER received child support for neither my brother or i) and making HALF of wha...
- Private school is usually a matter of family choices and priorities rather than income. Also, shop around. There are church-run Montessori programs and other hig...
- My neighbor sent her two kids to Montessori school here in Fairfax Co and she swears by it. Having come from somewhere outside of VA, I can't understand why anyone wou...
Do I Lose My Previous Social Security Credits If I Become a Teacher
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 17, 2008
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I worked in corporate America in my 20's and 30's and paid quite a bit into social security. I would like to change careers and become a teacher. Someone said if you...
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- Im a teacher and I just want to make SURE that is what you want to do! I know a lot of miserable teachers out there, I am one. As far as SS, in arkansas, I worked ...
- If you have 40 credits or more of social security, you do not lose that money. You'll be able to retire with both social security and teacher retirement.
- I cannot figure out how to delete what I said because everyone else has great answers.
Seeking Advice - Who Will Take Care of Our Kids If We Die?
Asked by E.S. from Springfield
on February 28, 2008
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My husband and I have realized that it is time for us to write our wills, particularly to address the topic of who will raise our child(ren) if something should happen...
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- Hey E. (good name:)), All I can say is to pray about and spend some time in the Word and see what God has to say. He knows who should do it. And which ever one give...
- Wow! What a great problem to have. We have always had the opposite...turning to life long friends instead of family because our family shares none of our morals and ...
- You've got some good advise. I have the same issues and did my will. I opted for my sister, then brother because of the age thing BUT because they live further away,...
Who Do I Go to for This? Seeking Possible Financial Advisor
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on July 11, 2008
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I am seeking someone who can teach me about financial issues. Right now my husband and I could die and I don't know what would happen to our home, our child etc. I kn...
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- I highly recommend Martin Meyers- financial planner with Edward Jones. His number is ###-###-####. Our friends recommended him a few months ago. He is by far one o...
- I would recommend that you visit with a couple of different folks and learn about their particular philosophies and values. It is important to take a look at the whole...
- We used a group called Lighthouse investments (I know it is lighthouse but not sure about the investments part). The financial planner we saw was Rick Bain. We set up ...
Help! Do I Need to Buy a Retiremet Gift?
Asked by R.B. from Cincinnati
on June 9, 2008
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Hello ladies, I need some help with etiquette. I really am not sure about this one. We have a friend that is retiring from the Air Force. His family is having a big...
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- R., I'm sure you didn't mean to make light of retiring from the military, but it kind of sounds that way when you say "he is not retiring from working, just the mil...
- They have these cute figurienes (sp) that are specifically geared for different armed forces. See how much they are. There are also historical books about the armed ...
- What about a gift that says "thanks for your service to our country" instead of "happy retirement"? I'm not sure what that would be, but maybe someone will have a goo...
