Quoting SpaceCowgirl:" I think a money-management forum is a great idea. Finances should be a bigger part of our children's ... [snip!] ... month. Few of them are concerned about living below their means and putting money away for their future or even emergencies."

Quoting *...*...*...*:" I was wondering the same thing actually, As far as I know it's in your benefit package of every hospital we have looked at."

Quoting Destinite:" It must be. That alone is a HUGE compensation. I pay 14k a year for health coverage. "

Quoting SpaceCowgirl:" I think a money-management forum is a great idea. Finances should be a bigger part of our children's ... [snip!] ... month. Few of them are concerned about living below their means and putting money away for their future or even emergencies."

Quoting *...*...*...*:" But you never know. Ive not done extensive research on each of the hospitals benefit packages. I'm ... [snip!] ... mom is offered that in her benefit package (for the school system) but they take a amount out for health insurance...I think."

Quoting speaktruth2powr:" I believe that all school curriculum should include practical money management skills. I think we are ... [snip!] ... One of my dreams is to open an independent school that has a focus on practical skills through the traditional curriculum. "

Quoting speaktruth2powr:" I believe that all school curriculum should include practical money management skills. I think we are ... [snip!] ... One of my dreams is to open an independent school that has a focus on practical skills through the traditional curriculum. "

Quoting Destinite:" That would be awesome! That is something I plan on teaching my son. Heck, I guess I already attempt ... [snip!] ... better off they'd be. They probably wouldn't have to borrow much at all because they'd have more cash on hand. "

Quoting speaktruth2powr:" Exactly. We were pre-approved for a $490,000 mortgage...that is insane to us. Why carry that much debt, ... [snip!] ... 15% of the principle every year....which we already planning on doing in 2013 (we only purchased in Aug. of this year). "

Quoting Destinite:" Smart budgeting! Good job! I think people get blinded by the "I want" factor & it clouds their ... [snip!] ... fit in my criteria I can simply walk away from it & find something else. I *try* to not get my heart set on things. "

Quoting TheNuge:" <blockquote><b>Quoting speaktruth2powr:</b>" Exactly. We were pre-approved for a $490,000 ... [snip!] ... planning on doing in 2013 (we only purchased in Aug. of this year). "</blockquote> Do you know who Dave Ramsey is?"

Quoting SpaceCowgirl:" He's awesome"