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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
IBR application being ignored started by Paigekitten (2/22/11 at 5:47pm)	So we actually got through to someone, and they said we have... 2/24/11 at 1:29pm by Paigekitten	6	331
Made My Own Pancake Syrup--Saved a Bunch started by umsami (2/21/11 at 6:31am)	Real maple syrup is something I dearly love. Two tricks for... 2/24/11 at 11:21am by JudiAU	14	798
Writing a check to one person OR another? started by seashells (2/24/11 at 7:29am)	I used to be a teller. If you write it OR, either party can... 2/24/11 at 10:58am by neetling	5	233
How to budget when you are paid weekly? started by madsommer (2/12/11 at 7:57am)	Sorry I missed all of the responses. I've been away from... 2/24/11 at 9:01am by madsommer	8	3,475
Un-freezing credit. started by kristandthekids (2/23/11 at 8:32pm)	. 2/24/11 at 4:01am by kristandthekids	2	126
no more credit card debt! started by terese17 (2/22/11 at 1:28pm)	That's wonderful!!! What are you going to do with your old... 2/23/11 at 7:33pm by TiredX2	6	219
Budgeting Child Support started by Jennga (2/16/11 at 11:24am)	the best advice i ever recieved was to spend CS only after i... 2/23/11 at 6:04am by zacharysmom	8	421
Did the taxes this am!! started by zebra15 (2/22/11 at 10:59am)	Everything is filed. I don't know why I was dragging my feet,... 2/22/11 at 10:59am by zebra15	0	98
need a little advice started by anomaly13 (2/22/11 at 6:36am)	I can answer a couple of your questions. Usually what you... 2/22/11 at 10:55am by zebra15	9	291
WWYD with this tax return? started by waiting2bemommy (2/19/11 at 3:28pm) 1 2 3	Well, good news. Small good news, but nonetheless: I'm... 2/22/11 at 9:55am by waiting2bemommy	49	2,489
Our House Is Smaller Than We Thought! started by taubel (2/15/11 at 6:44am)	Spoke with the tax assessor. They have our house listed at... 2/22/11 at 6:34am by taubel	12	1,152
February 2011 Low Income Thread started by zebra15 (2/9/11 at 10:52am)	Haven't posted here in awhile, Zebra sorry about the repairs... 2/22/11 at 5:53am by mama to B	12	1,082
Amazon food?? started by jamesong55 (2/17/11 at 5:20am)	The pull-ups, flushable wipes and dried apples that I have... 2/22/11 at 4:36am by Pumpkin_Pie	9	532
Two Questions about Cutting Our Grocery Bill started by taubel (2/10/11 at 7:23am) 1 2	Dry beans are best for me, I tend to have both though for... 2/21/11 at 5:58pm by Tidbitz	33	1,436
Supplemental Income started by June Bug (2/15/11 at 9:10pm)	OK, no where near plasma amounts, but I did learn about... 2/21/11 at 8:09am by umsami	8	721
Now that's a medical bill! started by sunflower.mama (2/17/11 at 6:29pm)	My dad loves to tell the joke about the boiler repair man who... 2/19/11 at 9:24pm by mamaofprincesses	4	618
UPDATE! Halt retirement to pay off debt- more complicated now started by ariahsmum (1/26/11 at 11:06am) 1 2	Both the interest paid on the HELOC and the SL are tax... 2/19/11 at 5:04pm by ariahsmum	22	1,200
Flip houses or move to "the dream house" first? started by Dandelionkid (2/18/11 at 9:05pm)	Thanks to both the responses. Another mark against moving... 2/19/11 at 7:14am by Dandelionkid	3	384
What FICO score is needed for an FHA mortgage loan these days? started by Thystle (2/18/11 at 7:26pm)	generally 620 but some lenders still do it at 580 ... 2/18/11 at 9:34pm by Sharlla	2	322
Car or Motorcycle? started by VisionaryMom (6/28/10 at 2:27pm)	My dad's a biker, and I'd say very few of his friends have... 2/18/11 at 1:30pm by VisionaryMom	10	330
Dental Bills started by ilovemygirl (2/14/11 at 5:57am)	I was thinking this too. I know people who were able to have... 2/17/11 at 10:05pm by weliveinthefo...	10	490
Our budget - are we doing ok? started by seashells (2/14/11 at 7:48am)	Overall I think your budget looks pretty good. On the... 2/17/11 at 10:42am by happysmileylady	14	693
Have you ever done a serious price comparison exercise between grocery stores? started by la mamita (2/16/11 at 6:13am)	Thanks!! This has all been great advice. I started on a whim... 2/17/11 at 10:26am by la mamita	6	555
box springs, bed mid rail supports started by pranamama (2/16/11 at 3:00pm)	thanks! 2/16/11 at 11:29pm by pranamama	2	133
THANK YOU FRUGAL MAMAS!!! started by cdmommie (2/16/11 at 12:15am)	That's fantastic! Good job! It's so nice to not constantly... 2/16/11 at 3:19pm by Chicky2	5	409
Great Deal! started by HSMOM3 (2/14/11 at 11:00am)	Yep it came yesterday! I hid it away, telling my kids it was... 2/16/11 at 1:10pm by Happiestever	3	247
looking for scholarships/student loans for trade/vocational school started by anomaly13 (2/14/11 at 1:27pm)	If you DP is on unemployment they may have some type of... 2/16/11 at 10:20am by zebra15	6	262
Help with printing online coupons started by mlleoiseau (2/15/11 at 6:08pm)	I wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but since it has to... 2/15/11 at 6:08pm by mlleoiseau	0	107
Green party for first birthday started by Piratelady2525 (2/15/11 at 7:55am)	Oh I love both of yalls ideas! Im definitely leaning towards... 2/15/11 at 1:55pm by Piratelady2525	3	166
Economy for 2011 - Your Thoughts started by Warpedmom (12/27/10 at 9:17am) 1 2	I think the economy is going to sputter and decline until we... 2/15/11 at 11:59am by madskye	37	2,942
Comparing Insurance Rates started by quelindo (2/12/11 at 4:33pm)	For my car I pay 624 a year. For my house (I think it is over... 2/15/11 at 11:34am by SunRise	2	114
Poll: How much do you spend on your child's birthday? started by onlyzombiecat (1/24/11 at 7:13pm) 1 2 3	I voted under $50. Dd just had her 6th birthday and we did a... 2/15/11 at 7:46am by Ellp	52	5,050
This isn't debt I should pay off - is it? started by taubel (2/2/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2	In addition, consider changing your tax withholding. On a... 2/15/11 at 5:30am by NewBeginnings1	39	1,816
Should we get food stamps? started by amber913 (2/1/11 at 10:00am) 1 2 3…10	http://elfstaranymore.tumblr.com/post/2750519373/how-you-shop-... 2/14/11 at 8:58pm by Smithie	180	14,521
How to sell cars and other things started by grniys (2/12/11 at 1:56pm)	PCS-ing overseas - Call USAA as you can get your CC %... 2/14/11 at 7:16pm by Maluhia	6	257
Poll: Valentine's Day gifts for kids? started by Pumpkin_Pie (2/10/11 at 2:12pm) 1 2 3	We aren't big on candy (and DS is too young to eat it anyway)... 2/14/11 at 3:46pm by Coconut...	40	1,118
Free File Fillable Forms? started by applecider (2/14/11 at 9:24am)	Anyone else use these? I thought we were going to be able to... 2/14/11 at 9:24am by applecider	0	262
For those of you who do Freecycle started by Chamomile Girl (1/26/11 at 12:16pm) 1 2	I'm often left wondering if people reply to some of the vague... 2/13/11 at 9:34am by LaughingHyena	31	1,932
Stretching the grocery budget started by crazyms (1/26/11 at 11:19pm) 1 2 3	Try adding beans. They're cheap, and a great source of... 2/12/11 at 8:43pm by LovingNature	43	3,616
Ex isn't paying DS medical bills... started by indiefolklore (2/10/11 at 7:35am)	I think you'll have to take your ex to court over this lest it... 2/12/11 at 8:17pm by Maluhia	8	633
House downpayment started by Orionsmama (2/7/11 at 4:43pm)	This advice is AMAZING! Thanks Mamas. Keep it coming. 2/12/11 at 6:17pm by Orionsmama	15	871
Tax return time! started by 2lilsweetfoxes (2/4/11 at 10:59pm) 1 2	Psyched to squirrel mine away until baby comes. I'll begin TTC... 2/12/11 at 3:34pm by habitat	35	1,340
Need advice on best way to sell high end items started by tracymom1 (2/11/11 at 6:36pm)	Do you have a high end auction house in your town/city? I... 2/12/11 at 11:49am by HollyBearsMom	3	403
The envelope system? Getting started! started by MamitaM (2/3/11 at 11:59am)	If you know household expenses are going to be a running... 2/12/11 at 8:02am by melissel	11	579
Buy used car or keep the one I have? started by greenemami (2/11/11 at 8:49pm)	I would keep the car you have and just try and pay it off... 2/11/11 at 10:50pm by chely7425	1	176
Has anyone here ever had to file a claim with UPS for a valuable damaged package? started by madskye (2/11/11 at 1:19pm)	UPS destroyed something that I was returning. They are... 2/11/11 at 1:19pm by madskye	0	161
thanks! started by maeby (2/11/11 at 8:59am)	thanks! 2/11/11 at 8:59am by maeby	0	171
separating finances started by Wild Lupine (2/5/11 at 3:54am)	i think this is illegal ... 2/10/11 at 8:07pm by Usually Curious	19	1,242
Switching off ccs ... for the most part? started by nadia105 (2/10/11 at 3:55pm)	Why not just close both accounts? Or even keep the regular... 2/10/11 at 4:25pm by Drummer's Wife	1	134
low airfare started by jessaroo (2/9/11 at 11:19am)	My experience with Sunport airport is that southwest tends to... 2/10/11 at 4:17pm by Drummer's Wife	5	241