Archive for the ‘Personal Finance’ Category

My sister’s finances are a wreck! What’s involved in becoming a representative payee for her & her spouse?

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Colette H asked: If we get her husband on board, and he really needs to be on board, my family would like me to take over their family finances. This would require their paychecks to be deposited in a checking account that would require TWO signatures for them to write ...

a good personal finance/family budget software?

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

narra2512 asked: Can anyone recommend a budgeting software/family finance program that is easy to use and that they like very much? Whatever is recommended I will see if I can download it for free on www.download.com Thanks! Wow thank you Greeter, I never thought I needed a budget. ...

Finance question- family of four soon to be five, is this a sound plan?

Friday, February 20th, 2009

mommy to be of 3 asked: We make 52,000 a year in iowa, we pay 130 on our car loan a month still owe 2,200, 44 a month on a tsp loan still owe 6,200, 366 on a separate tsp loan we still owe 820, and about 200 a month ...

After helping family & friends, I now find myself in financial need. Is anyone willing to invest in me?

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Jennifer D asked: I have helped family & friends in financial distress. But now that I am financially disadvantaged no one wants to help me. Is there any wealthy people looking to help someone get ahead? My fiance' is disabled so there is not much income help there. I want ...

Where do we find someone to help us with our finances when we don’t even make more than $40K?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

schufs asked: I am out of work due to a selfish employer that I am suing for disability discrimination and wrongful termination. My wife makes only about $20K. I expect sooner or later I will get a job for at least that much, if not 50% more. ...

What is the best way to fix your finances. When you don’t make enough to pay your bills?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

deedermarie asked: I feel like I'm gonna lose it. The stress level is through the roof. I need to take control of my finances. Please help.Caffeinated Content

I am trying to better manage my personal finances. What software programs would you suggest to use?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Shannon37 asked: I have Quicken on my old computer. I heard of Microsoft Money Plus. Are there any other programs and which is the best. My finances are not too complicated (2 mortgages, few credit cards, car, insurances, condo dues). Any suggetions are greatly appreciated.Caffeinated Content

When family finances are tight should teens be required to add a certain amount of income to the family budget?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Phamtastic asked: [rest of the question] in order to provide housing, food, etc. for the family? Why or Why not?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

How would you start a plan to budget your finances?

Friday, December 12th, 2008

chrls_bann88 asked: How do you make a budget how do you start one?Caffeinated Content

What do you wish you had learned about basic finances in high school?

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

ponydoc2000 asked: I've been asked to do a six-week study, high school level, about managing finances. We will meet once or twice weekly depending on how much material I plan to cover. Want to contribute any topic suggestions? Anything from balancing your checkbook to investing in mutual ...