Cost of a Toilet Running 24/7?We have a old toilet and sometimes the handle gets stuck. I was wondering what this is costing us in water if it ran for 24 hours?
Using Walmart Cell Plans on Other Phones?I just bought a new, unlocked GSM phone and would like to use WalMart's unlimited talk/text plan month by month. Is this possible if I did not buy the phone from them?
Should My Boyfriend Help Pay for Taxes and Insurance?I live with my boyfriend. I own the house free and clear, except I just built a 2 car garage with a small mortgage that I pay for. Should he help pay for homeowners insurance and property taxes since he is living here?
Finding a Job as Longshoreman?I have been working as a class A truck driver for 2 years. I have wanted to work as a longshoreman, for the past 13 years. I never seem to get the right information. What am I doing wrong? I need your help. Thanks.
Getting a Job as a Longshoreman?How can I get a job as a longshoreman?
Applying for Longshoreman Job in California?How do I apply for a longshoreman position in San Francisco, California?
Port of San Diego Longshoreman Lottery?2012---Recent lottery was drawn for San Diego port. Out of 12-15000 applications they cut it down to a final 500. Word is they went through the first 100 names to fill another 40 casuals. I am number 109 on that list.
Longshoreman Qualifications?I am interested in applying for a longshoreman position locally, but 16 years ago, I committed a felony, assault and battery in a high and aggravated nature. I completed my probation sentence and have never been in any trouble since.
Getting a Job as a Longshoreman?How do I go about filling out application for employment?
New Era Medicare Supplemental Insurance Reviews?Does anyone have any experience with New Era medicare supplement?
Working Online at Home?How can I start online work and make money while working at home on my PC?
New to Selling on eBay?I'm thinking about trying to sell on eBay, but I need complete written instructions on what to do as I have never sold anything online. I can't seem to find anything out, i.e., how to start, what to do, what to buy as far as supplies, etc.They use to send a kit, but do not now. Please help.
Selling Gift Cards on eBay?I have about 10 gift cards that I am going to be selling on eBay. I have the value of each card and I will list that in the auction. How do I know that the person who buys it from me wouldn't come back and say that the amount stated in the auction is different on the card.
Buy Now Pay Later Online Stores?Does anyone know of any online shopping stores that do accept shop now pay later, "billmelater" service? I am located in the United States. Thanks.
Buying Life Insurance?I am not too savvy regarding life insurance. I need to get a policy for my husband who is on disability. This is our only income and I need this policy to be able to have burial expenses and to pay other expenses that might occur. He is not ill or anything like that as he is only 65 and in great health.
Taxes and Savings Bond Interest?We purchased savings bonds for our children when they were young to use for education, but they did not mature enough until children were out of college.
Working as a Longshoreman in Virginia?How do you obtain an employment application for a longshoreman position in Hampton Roads Virginia?
Replacing Cable TV with Hulu?Every other month I call my cable company because the bill goes up. They will give me a break for a month or so then slowly creep in other charges. I'm not tech savy and am reading about Hulu.
Grants to Pay Taxes for Seniors?Last year we were forced to retire from our business and were left with approximately $9000 in business taxes and about $7000 in bills. My husband is 73 and fighting cancer. I am 71.
Thrifty Advice for Teen Starting Out on Own?I am looking for advice for a teenager starting out on his own. What foods are cheapest? How do I save money on cleaning supplies? How do I stay busy?
Inexpensive Home Phone Service?I got rid of my landline phone 2 years ago. I use a track phone for regular phone use, but cost wise it's the same as the landline in the end. I don't have a computer.
Finding Rent Assistance for Low Income Family?I need help paying my rent. I am a mother of 3. I lost my job and I need help to pay my rent before 10 days are up or I will be evicted.
Unauthorized Deduction by DirecTV?DirecTV deducted $85 out of my checking account without my knowledge because I was 4 days late on my payment.
Free or Inexpensive Dental Work?I'm a single grandparent, raising my grandchildren. I'm om state benefits, but the problem is that I need some dental work done on my mouth. I'm unemployed and have no insurance at all. Can someone help me to find a dentist or a dental school that can help? I live in Houston, Texas.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Options with Medicare?I am 66 years old and retired from federal service with B/C B/S and receiving medicare. I have the standard option family plan. I was wondering if I should change to the basic option family plan now that medicare is the primary. The Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield is my secondary.
Dental Care With No Insurance?Where can I find dental care in/around Nashville, Tennessee area for low income patients with no insurance?
Choosing an Apartment Locator?I've moving to a much larger city that's a 6 to 7 hour drive from where I now live. I don't know much about the area I'm moving to and think I need an apartment locator. Can anyone give me advice on how to select one? Thanks
Reducing Debt?Do I really need a credit card? I am a divorced mother of two and wanted to get rid of some debt. Does it make sense for me to have a credit card? I'm wanting to close my credit card and just put money into a savings account.
Tips for Preparing to File for Social Security?I am going to be 62 in June of 2013. I want to apply for S.S. and want to know any suggestions on tips to cut back on cable, filing out forms, places I can get help with prescriptions, and help with rent.
Tips for Shopping for a Small Affordable House?I want to live in a bit of country, perhaps near a city with some work like a courier job. I want to totally downsize to a 1 bedroom, 1 bath house somewhere near Auburn, CA where my 3 grandkids are.
Finding a Second Job?Does anyone know a good way to get side jobs? I would like to know how to make money on my phone too.
Credit Fraud Due to Divorce?Can anyone place a 7 year credit alert with the 3 credit reporting agencies in Texas after a divorce "without" a police report? My daughter ran her report after leaving her husband and found that during the marriage he had opened up accounts in her name only without her knowledge. According to my daughter he has closed the accounts.
Using a Phone Number Parking Service?I'm looking for a way to reduce the cost of a phone service I rarely use. Right now I'm paying my phone company about $30 per month to keep a number active that rings about 10 times a month.
Choosing a Secured Credit Card?Please does someone out there know if there is there a secured credit card I can apply for? There seem to be a lot of choices; I want to go with something other than First Premier credit card.
Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?I am a student out my country and I have boyfriend like me. He works, but I can not find a job. From the first date we have lived together, some times in his house some times in my dormitory. After the summer we are back again from our country to Cyprus and he insist to live only in his house.
Buy Now Pay Later Websites?I am looking for men's bands that I can buy now and pay for by the month, no credit cards, or down payments. Where can I buy now and pay later?
Shopping Sites Without Credit Check?Where can I shop online and have monthly payments with out a credit check, for really bad credit, etc. I am looking for a site for women's clothing, jewelry, and home stuff. Thanks.
Dental Work Without Insurance?I need a tooth pulled immediately, but I do not have Medicaid or insurance coverage what are my options?
Medical Help for Persons Over 65?I have never had Blue Cross I don't think. Now I am 65 and need help with prescriptions and my glasses haven't been changed for almost 5 years. My old age pension is only $276.00 a month and I can't afford anything although it seems a lot is going wrong over the past 5 years or so.
Pay Later Websites?ABC Distributing and LTD Commodities do not let you charge anymore. Does anyone know of other sites that do?
Catalog Stores That Don't Require a Credit Card?I have heard of websites that don't require a credit card. I'm hoping to find a similar catalog. Any suggestions welcome.
Legitimate Work from Home Jobs?I need legitimate work from home: an honest pay for honest work. Any Suggestions?
Tips for Becoming Debt Free?How to become a debt free?
Finding Piece Work to Do From Home?I am looking to earn some extra money, does anyone know of any legitimate companies that give out piece work which I can do at home? I am not looking for sewing as I don't sew. I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Buying a New Home After a Bankruptcy?We just sold our family business and home, which we ran for 17 years. Due to the economy, we only ended up with $16,000 profit from the sale. Now we need to move out by June 1st and find a home to live in. Any advice on what we could find?
Paying Taxes on Gift Money?I'm new to paying taxes and have a question about gift money. I know gifts are not taxed for the recipient, but if one takes a gift and deposits it in a savings account for more than one tax year, will it ever be considered taxable income, or will only it's annual interest (if high enough) be so treated?
Heath Insurance When Living Abroad?I am 50 years old and on disability. I am planning on living in the United Kingdom. How do I secure some form of health care?
Buying a Watch on a Payment Plan in the UK?I am looking for a place where I can pay monthly on luxury men's watches in the UK. Any suggestions?
Buy Now Pay Later Sites?Can someone tell me some for real sites that do pay later with no credit check? I've looked up the sites they tell you to on here, but no luck. Can someone please help!
Cheap Dental Work?I will be 60 in a few months. I can not work and I need major dental work. I do not have many teeth left and probably need dentures. Where can I find cheap dental work?
Applying for Longshoreman Jobs?Where do I apply to be a longshoreman in Baltimore?
Supplemental Insurance Company Reviews?Does anyone have a recommendation for supplemental insurance companies? Hubby's company changed insurance companies and they do not cover much now! AARP has good plans if I were on Medicaid.
Financial Help for Buying Natural Supplements?InsuliteLabs.com has a natural PCOS plan that helps many symptoms. The system works much better than drugs. reversing some things. However, it is almost $100 a month.
Real Estate Short Sale Process?Has anyone gone through a short sale of their home and if so how long did it take to close the deal? I have to give possession at closing, but am living in the house. I need to know a timeframe of how long it takes so I can have time to find an apartment.
Tips for Selling Your Own Home? I would like to know the steps for selling a home without an agent.
Finding Help With Dental Bills?I need help with dental bills. I am disabled and receive SSD. My husband has dental insurance, but it doesn't pay much. I started work on getting partial plates. Now I have bills for extractions of $900 and insurance only paid 300.
Selling PlayStation Games Online?Is there a site out there that buys PlayStation games?
Finding Deferred Billing Codes?I am looking for deferred billing codes for Spiegel, Chadwicks, Newport News, Metrostyle or any other websites you may know of a deferred billing code. Thank you!
Help Paying Back Student Loans?What can happen to me if I cannot pay all my students loans off at one time? I did not find a job after college and I am looking everyday. I babysit and I am paying on two loans now and my mother is paying on one for me and my aunt is paying on one for me.
Applying for Longshoreman Job in California?Where do you apply for longshoreman jobs in California?
Looking for Work From Home Jobs?I'm 15 and I'm looking for something I can do at home to earn money. I have looked at cashcrate and inbox something or other, but I couldn't really understand it. I have a cousin who might be pregnant (really it's not me it's my older cousin) and I told her if she is I will help.
Keeping Overdue Bills from Going to Collections?Is it true that if I make payments to an oil company on time every month they cannot sell the account to a collection agency?
Is Life Insurance Payout Taxable?I received $6000 in life insurance money when my father passed away. Do I have to claim it on my tax return?
Paying Off Mortgage Quickly?I am 48 years old and have 3 boys (16, 13, 7) and a wonderful husband. I have so badly wanted to "get it" when it comes to living frugally, but I get caught up in suburban life and credit line mortgages.
Teen Seeking Job?I'm 14 going on 15 (birthday is July 25) and I really wanted to get a job over the summer at my local Jo Ann Fabrics, but a lady said I have to be 18. Would it help them reconsider if I brought teacher recommendations and parent approval or something?
Stuffing Envelopes?Are there any, stuffing envelope, work at home sites that are not a scam?
Legitimate Online Jobs?Does anyone know of any good, legit online jobs?
Problems Cashing an Old Money Order?I went into the bank last week to cash a money order I had for three years. They said because of the date they would have to send it away. I signed it and showed my license.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare Advice?As a retired federal employee, my Blue Cross Blue Shield payment is a mandatory deduction from my pension each month in the amount of $432.00 per month. Now that I am 65, the Medicare question is complicated...
Legitimate Work from Home Opportunities?I've heard a lot about working online from home, and I would love to add those opportunities to my job search. Of course, I've encountered a lot of opportunities that were either ridiculous scams, or required a lot of money to be invested.
Finding Stores That Offer Senior Citizen Discounts?Do Best Buy stores give senior citizen discounts?
Finding Assistance with Medical and Prescription Drugs?I am not 65 but am on medicare and can not get medicaid. What help can be found for RX drugs and medical?
Getting a Small Equity-secured Loan with Bad Credit?I am in dire need of a loan, but my credit is horrible after a divorce. I am trying to sell/trade/refinance my car for a much cheaper car because I cannot afford the payment anymore.
Deciding When to Retire?I'm almost 63 and have worked at my job (IT) for over 20 years. In an effort to decrease staff, my work is offering (to anyone eligible) a great early retirement option. I will get 16 weeks of pay and insurance (at what I'm paying now) until I turn 65.
Choosing Secondary Health Insurance for Seniors?My mom is 73 years old and is on Social Security. She's been relying on COBRA as a secondary insurance since my stepdad passed away, but she's going to be losing it in the next month or so. She hasn't chosen a new secondary insurance because she's confused over which one to pick from.
BCBS vs Medicare B or Both?I'm 64 and will be 65 on January 24 and have a wife born in 1953. I am covered under BCBS and Medicare plan B. Should I keep BCBS and let my wife apply for her Medicare when she's 65 and should I call Medicare to make sure I'm enrolled?
Resolving a Medical Bill When on Medicare?I had heart surgery February 9, 2011. I received a bill for $10,810 from Bay Medical Physicians Group yesterday. I don't owe Bay Medical; Medicare and Blue Cross do. What should I do?
Making Extra Cash?What do you do to make extra cash? Do you sell Mary Kay, Tupperware, Partylite or something else? I would like to know what you do and your ideas to make extra cash. The holidays are coming up and my budget is super slim.
Inexpensive Heating Unit Similar in Efficiency to Window AC?Out of necessity, we have "zone-cooled" our home the last two summers with a portable a/c unit and 2 window a/c units. This has been an efficient way to cool the room we are in and keep the bill down.
Applying for a Longshoreman Job?How do I get an application for a longshoreman job?
Getting Work as a Longshoreman?How do I get work as a longshoreman in Newark New Jersey?
Saving Money by Buying in Bulk?I am attempting to buy grocery items in bulk. Any suggestions or tips?
Most Economical Time to Run Large Appliances?What is the most economical time to use a washing machine and dishwasher?
Receiving Disbursements from an IRA?I am 70 now; how do I start drawing from my IRA account?
Moving to Florida?Need info about relocating to Englewood, Florida. I have not come up with much on the internet. Also, with frugality and simple needs in mind, where is the best place to live in Florida?
Making Money Using Twitter?I had read on a recent post about making extra money on Twitter or web sites. I am down to investigating any extra income source that I can look into. I now have a disability from an abusive ex-husband.
Getting My TWIC Card?Where do I go to get my TWIC card? I live in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Determining the Most Cost Effective Lighting Source?Does anyone know if a study has been done on the thriftyness of one type of lighting compared to another, such as lamp oil, versus candles, versus electric? Or know a way to check?
Suggestions for Buying Dental and Vision Insurance?At the age of 59 and 61, my spouse and I need dental and vision insurance. Any suggestions or comments?
Early Retirement and Medical Insurance?Due to extreme stress on my job that is affecting my health, I am looking into retirement at 62 and finding part time work. I think I can do this as far as my bills, but my concern is medical insurance.
Looking for Grants for Heath Care Costs Not Paid By Medicare?My mom is 77 and is on small fixed income and she needs new dentures and hearing aids are there any grants out there for her?
Finding Financial Assistance for the Cost of Prescription Supplements?I am seeing a doctor who specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. My medicaid covers the cost of the scrips, but not the doctor fees. I need assistance in purchasing the added supplements he prescribes for me which I'm finding difficult to pay for.
Advice for First Time Home Buyers?My DH and I are considering buying our first home. We are looking at an "as is" home and are wondering what all we need to consider before calling the agent, including questions to ask about the house and loans, etc.
Saving Money on Household Expenses?This is not a specific question, we are a one income family, we have 10 (yes ten) children, and I am a stay at home mom. I would love to hear any and all ideas, advice, etc. about things we can do to save money.
Using Carbon Paper Instead of Typewriter Ribbon?I have this electronic typewriter (Brother GX-6750) that I bought last week. I used the ribbon too much and eventually emptied both ribbons (typing ribbon and correction ribbon). Now that the typing ribbon is low, can I use a carbon paper?
Why is Step Parent's Income Included in Calculating SSI Benefits?My son is autistic and receives SSI. His biological father and I are divorced and I will be remarrying in September of 2011. My question is why would his (new husband) income be counted?
Legitimate Jobs as a Mystery Shopper?Does anyone know of a legitimate "mystery shopper" website? I would like to do this but am scared of getting scammed.
Finding a Job After Being a Stay at Home Mom?I am supporting 1 teen and 3 cats. Never be a stay at home mom.
Advice on Buying HUD Homes?I want to buy a low cost home here in Dallas (under $85K). Yes, I know that is funny. Most of the homes I qualify for seem to be HUD homes. There seems to be a "system" that I am not aware of in terms of actually scoring one.
Legitimate Work from Home Jobs?Does anyone know of any legitimate work from home websites where I could land a good job? I currently work from home as a VCSR (Virtual Customer Service Representative).
Survivor's Portion of SS Benefits?My husband and I receive Social Security benefits. Does the surviving spouse receive a portion of decedent's SS benefit? If divorced? If so, what percentage? If someone can offer a link or other resource for the answer I would appreciate it. Thank you!
Is Medicare Part B Worth the Cost?I am 55. Two and 1/2 years ago, I became permanently disabled. This meant that I lost all medical insurance, and didn't qualify for Medicare until later this year.
Purchasing a Home After a Foreclosure?I had a house go into foreclosure in 2007. My loan officer advised me yesterday that the mortgage company that financed the house that went into foreclosure has put that house back on my credit report as outstanding, indicating I owe them 20K.
How Do I Sell on Taobao?How do I sell on Taobao?
Selecting a Broker or Financial Planner?What are the most important things to consider when choosing a professional to help you define and meet your retirement goals?
How Do I Sell Collectible Dolls?I have several dolls I need to sell. How do I go about it and who could I contact to sell them? I have Prince Charles and Princess Diana wedding dolls, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, 3 Bob Mackie dolls, and 2 Princess Diana dolls, one in a white dress and one in blue velvet.
Getting Dental Work Done Without Insurance?I am in need of periodontal work and have no insurance. Where is the most inexpensive place to get it done?
Income Ideas for a Stay at Home Mom?I am a SAHM with two kids under 2. I was getting disability checks for 1,000 dollars and they have just been turned off. That's 1,000 dollars each month that we won't have and we are barely making it as it is.
Will My Husband's Child Also Receive SSI?My husband started getting an SSI check, will his child receive a check too?
What to Keep in a Safety Deposit Box?What are good items to keep in a safety deposit box? So far I have passports and original birth certificates.
How Can You Save Money on Your Electric Bill?I started recently saving money on my electric bill, and wanted to hear if anyone else had ideas, feedback, etc. I switched my energy provider to North American Power. I am literally saving about $20 a month in my small apartment.
Minimum Payments to Avoid Collections?Is it true that if I make payments to a hospital account on time every month they cannot sell the account to a collection agency?
Does Running the Air Conditioner Continuously Save Money?Does it really save you money if you keep your air conditioner set a specific temperature and never turn it off in the summer? I know the electric companies claim this works, but I wonder is it true?
Reentering the Job Market?I took time out from having a paying job to raise my child. My husband can't seem to find more than a part-time job. I have a teaching degree, but I would have to take 6 credits and spend about $1000 to renew my license. Should I try to renew my license?
