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 How can I get out of debt? My wife and I both have jobs but we are not getting any closer to being debt free.?
We do not have credit cards (we both got rid of them years ago, and we would not qualify for new ones if we wanted them anyway). We have a baby on the way and want to be on our way out of debt (we ...


 Has any-one had any wierd e.mails from abidgan? asking to deposit cash in your bank account?
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 I bet no one can answer this!?
Well, my dad was pretty sick for the last two days and hasn't gone to work for 2 days. He works for KBR and I wanted to know if he lost his salary for those two days. Did he? Thanks in advance!...


 Is it bad for my credit rating if i close down a bank account or savings account?
i have 2 bank accounts and i only ever use one, also i have acquired 3 savings accounts over the years and only use 1 so i want to close down what i dont need, should i really be doing this?...


 I want to buy a home in about 6 months and have bad credit, where do I start?
My girlfriend and I have very low credit due to an issue that is being cleared up now. I should have better credit and cleared up debt in 6 months if things go well, but not great (not enough time). ...


 Joint bank account, ex run up debt now looking for me to pay arranged to have my name taken off account?
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 I have $15,000 saved, what should I do with it?
Other than, say, buying 15,000 easter eggs?...


 How do I make $30 fast?
I'm saving up for a new ipod and I am $30 short. Could someone give me any idea's on how to make $30 and dont say babysitting, mowing lawns, car wash, and selling stuff at a store.
THAN...


 I need to make some cash fast anyone got ideas..And no I wont do contract killing or drug selling?
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 What is the difference between a DD and a cheque?
What is the difference between a Demand Draft and a cheque?...


 What are some GOOD money saving tips?
I am planning a vacation, and I am giving myself about a year (not set in stone) to save and plan. Do you have any good money saving tips? I want to open a saving account that I don't have an ATM...


 Am I on the right track finanically?
Have a 401k plan at work,

Opening a savings account at a credit union. What purpose will this serve other than to save for emergencies?

When I have enough money, I will open a ...


 When I retire in 20 yrs i want close to $1,000,000 dollars ?
What can I do to reach that goal ?...


 Is it worth giving up $100k yr job and be happy doing something making much less?
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 How does everyone do it?
I just would like to know. I live an average lifestyle, I drive older cars (1999) but they are paid off and no credit cards but one for emergencies that only has a $200 balance. I have no new debt ...


 Is it safe to use your debit card instead of credit card on your online orders?
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 Credit Cards?
Hi I have a questions here i lived in Singapore and i have credit problems hence all my credit cards applications was rejected. is there anyway that i can apply a credit card? as i need a card for my ...


 Will my check bounch ????
If I was to write a check Sunday would it get to the bank before Tuesday the 3rd ???? can some one please tell ...


 If I said, I will give you several million $$,how much money would you expect?
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 What are the ways to being rich?
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lildrumagrl
What would you do with $8000?
if you were a 19 yr old college student, who is pregnant, in debt big time, and has a piece of **** car (saab 9-5), and it seemed like bill collectors were always calling, and thigns were always going wrong, and you had nothing for your baby due in january, a car to drive, or anything to give your mom and fiance for christmas, and bills piling up to the sky, what are the top 5 things you would do with the money?

Name the top 5 most important things....other than the baby of course.
                     
 




adnama
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Pay the bills, you don't want debt.
Make something handmade and simple for people for Christmas.
See if you can find a cheap used car possibly.
Buy the things you'd need for your baby.
Put the rest in the bank for later.


serenity88@verizon.net
Pay off as much of the debt as possible.
Keep a little on the side to get something kinda nice for fiance and Mom.
Use some to get baby furniture, used in good conditon, from garage sales, perhaps.
Take up meditation, it's free, good stress relief!
Pray for things to get better, it really helps...
good luck and I'm praying for you!!!


dougzinboston
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1) Buy cookie dough and other items to make for homemade Christmas presents...you're pregnant and EVERYONE will understand that you didn't walk in with a sack full of gifts. Your fiance should be the first to tell you that the money you're about to spend for him on Christmas should be spent for his baby.

2) Pay some of the debt. Pay all of the bills from smallest to largest. Start with smallest and work up because the more creditors you get off your back, the more your score will increase. Also, even though you may have one bill left, and it was the largest bill, ONE minimum payment is easier than making five minimum payments. Having to make five minimum payments carry a higher than likely chance you may, at one point, have to make a decision between one or two minimum payments or something for the baby. Being in that position, missing payments will jsut continue your credit on a downward spiral.

3) Bill collectors off your back and credit score on the rise, you may have SOME extra money to either keep the car passable or put away for a future car down payment

4) Set up a 529 plan for your child's future college education

5) Put money away to continue college in the summer or fall.

Either way, the baby is paramount...none of these top 5 should come before the baby


marion m
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....# 1 take care of baby....#2 pay your debts...#3 finish your education...#4 maybe save a little...#5 if you cant get a car right away then maybe you can start saving for one..good luck


KeraniBai
(1) If you are in a local church, TITHE (10%). It opens up the door for more blessings. $800

(2) I would then make sure that I have 5 things, a place to live, lights, water and gas and food.

(3) I would buy about $500 worth of things for the baby IF I were not having a BABY shower. (Diapers, formula, clothes and lotions)

(4) Pay something on each bill that I have... pay off any bill under $200.

(5) Put $4000 away for a rainy day and to keep you a float after the baby is born.

(6) Ask for help from the father.. This perhaps should have been #2.

(7) Pray and then buy yourself 1 thing you need, such as new gowns and personal items for after you have the baby..

Praying for you.

If it's a girl.. name her Trinity Miaelle... Boy, Tristin Michael (Mikele)

Things will get better. As for the car, have your boyfriend or father, uncle, brother to change to oil regularly and the spark plugs.. It will run for another year or so.. Then in January 2008 - trade it in!

Christmas gifts, they understand.. Besides the after Christmas sales a spectacular.. Use ONLY $100 and buy a few gifts for 3 people.. for now everyone else will get Christmas cardz.

Take care of you and baby!!!


LA Chef ~D
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buy all the things your baby needs first, then pay off the bills you can, your mom should understand if you cant buy her something and as for your fiance make him something you'll know he'd like. make him dinner, or something like that


madkins007
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1. Put at least 1/2 of it in a savings account. Use this to help keep you from getting deeper in debt.

2. Use a small chunk to put together a decent set-up for the baby. Thrift stores usually have everything you need at good prices.

3. Don't sweat the Christmas presents- find non-material ways to show them you love them.

4. The car is not something that has a clear answer- fix it, replace it... that is more a question between you guys and a decent mechanic.

5. There is almost always someone on staff students can talk to about problems, including debt. Find that person and see what you can do to get the debts under control. DO NOT use most 'credit help' agencies- most are a scam, and you can do the same work for free.

6. Use any extra money to start getting out of debt.




Many people will suggest throwing money at the debt- which is OK, but without a savings buffer, you end up borrowing money again at the next crisis. A savings account helps prevent this.


Amanda
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1. Buy a reliable car. Almost a must with a baby.
2.send 50.00$ to all your bill collectors, So they get off your back for a month.
3. Buy you something nice - Maybe a massage, Your pregnant you deserve it!
4. Buy your mom and fiance a little 20$ gift.
5. Pay a couple months of rent,


babiluv
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well dont worry about christmas so much, u can either explain or just get somethin little, pay off ur debt ur too young and in skoo, put down on a new car, if u can sell ur car then do that so:
pay off debt
try gettin a new car
and save up possibly
pray put everything in God's hands
and maybe invest...if u can


sil
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at first I would off course,take care of the baby, buy some nice (not too expensive presents)and then -invest the rest of the money smartly (so you can pay off your debt soon(forex)- let them grow - fast that is ,with http://4xgenie.com (registration code is MSMS555) , free 3 weeks trial, (no credit card needed) , profit guarantee, simple,smart choice to invest. No need to watch market like crazy,they will do it for you.You will be getting tips when sell/buy.It is amazing,let me tell you.


talarlo
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I would pay off the bills because that would raise my credit score and help me get a better car. Then I would get my mom and fiance gifts. But I would be sure to save some also either to invest or just save.


Frank Castle
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$80,000.00 USD.


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