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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
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	640
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	872
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	1,342
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	407
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	583
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	177
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	163
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	1,260
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	243
Banks and your address started by Tradd (2/9/11 at 10:48am)	I had to go to my credit union in person to change the address... 2/10/11 at 3:22pm by Auntie Sapphire	3	177
S/O the foodstamps thread... started by HappyMommy2 (2/7/11 at 3:28pm)	Dar...I love you! Dar for president! 2/10/11 at 1:31pm by BathrobeGoddess	9	633
how negotiable is rent from a private landlord? started by meg-momto2 (2/6/11 at 8:55pm)	You can try and I don't think there is harm in that. What do... 2/10/11 at 10:58am by JudiAU	13	2,023
. started by Climbing Rose (1/29/11 at 5:03pm)	So glad your friend is ok! I had something similar happen to... 2/9/11 at 2:20pm by texmati	11	544
Help with an unfair medical bill please :( started by Taryn237 (2/7/11 at 7:16am)	I just wanted to add-- It's a pain in the neck, but for... 2/9/11 at 1:51pm by texmati	7	687
Ring in the New Year with a Pantry Challenge! started by Amys1st (12/30/10 at 9:05am) 1 2 3	Man thank goodness we make our own yogurt because the kids... 2/9/11 at 10:50am by justmama	42	1,205
How to eat organic & local on a budget started by t2009 (2/9/11 at 8:18am)	Yes, it can be tricky for sure. I've found ways to cut corners... 2/9/11 at 10:00am by tinuviel_k	6	261
How do you decide between fixing the current vehicle or getting another one? started by GardenStream (2/7/11 at 8:19am)	Excellent for you guys. In the interest of people that might... 2/9/11 at 9:05am by heatherdeg	6	236
Gift money dilemna started by Ellien C (2/8/11 at 9:55am)	If you need the money to pay for those things then I think it... 2/8/11 at 3:44pm by JudiAU	6	360
Amazon 20% diaper coupon? started by i-luv-my-sailor (2/8/11 at 12:32pm)	Do you have one of these codes that you will not put to use?... 2/8/11 at 12:32pm by i-luv-my-sailor	0	81
College Savings started by taubel (2/5/11 at 2:13pm)	Automatic deductions for a 529 for each kid. It's only a... 2/8/11 at 12:15pm by hopefulfaith	11	350
One income family in an high cost area..... started by babygrant (2/4/11 at 1:44pm) 1 2	I forgot to say - I teach violin and have done many barters in... 2/8/11 at 11:29am by redvlagrl	22	1,271
What do you to consider to be basic necessities/utilities? started by OnEarth (2/4/11 at 10:26pm)	I agree that Chiro can definitely help some people. But what... 2/8/11 at 11:26am by redvlagrl	19	1,125
rental car help started by jessaroo (2/7/11 at 6:59pm)	In general, renting on the weekend will be much cheaper than... 2/8/11 at 10:02am by Ellien C	5	163
Downside to buying cars from auctions? started by seawitch (2/7/11 at 8:36pm)	There is normally an inspection day, in that you can walk... 2/8/11 at 7:20am by Denvergirlie	1	147
Using Prepaid Credit Cards to pay down debt started by lil_miss_understood (1/25/11 at 12:31pm)	They disabled this feature a few months ago :( 2/7/11 at 6:12pm by slvsquared	9	495
tax question started by cappuccinosmom (2/5/11 at 8:55am)	you don't have to report all your expenses- you just have to... 2/7/11 at 10:56am by iowaorganic	6	320
who gets their car detailed once a week? started by ElliesMomma (1/13/11 at 5:56pm) 1 2	i'm the OP and i must say, that you guys have inspired me!! in... 2/6/11 at 9:34pm by ElliesMomma	31	1,736
Drawbacks to declaring oneself insolvent? started by UrbanSimplicity (2/3/11 at 7:27pm)	thanks cheryl - that is what i came across to make me start... 2/6/11 at 6:14pm by UrbanSimplicity	6	498
Tax info after a short sale started by maciascl (2/1/11 at 9:59am)	Yes, you should get a 1099C from the mortgage company. You... 2/6/11 at 1:56pm by dawningmama	4	204
Credit Card Debt is GONE! What do I do now? started by ilovemygirl (2/4/11 at 8:44am)	I know how you feel. When we got our debt paid off it was like... 2/6/11 at 9:46am by corrie43	9	535
Does anyone know how this works~ Pregnant, DH got new insurance at work- Will the birth be covered? started by Climbing Rose (2/4/11 at 12:14pm)	I am on state insurance now and have been since the beginning... 2/4/11 at 9:58pm by Climbing Rose	8	326
Question about approved but not closed loan & savings started by Okapi (2/3/11 at 12:00pm)	Thanks, I suspected as much, but wanted to double check... 2/4/11 at 9:28am by Okapi	2	176
Those of you with tinfoil hats... started by quelindo (1/23/11 at 7:59am)	Things that would barter well. 2/4/11 at 8:01am by A&A	14	1,011
Need some ideas for financial books/discussion pointers for kids started by VisionaryMom (2/2/11 at 8:23am)	Does your son think your family is poor, and thus is stressed... 2/4/11 at 7:14am by Denvergirlie	7	228
$10 for $20 worth of items at Barnes & Noble via Groupon started by melissel (2/3/11 at 2:40pm)	got it thx 2/3/11 at 6:01pm by zebra15	1	124
On average how much do you spend on household items per month? started by Sativarain1 (2/2/11 at 1:07pm)	The recipe I use is similar, but in liquid form... I take... 2/3/11 at 2:18pm by JesKace	7	5,449
MINT started by MisaGoat (2/3/11 at 10:49am)	For those of you that use MINT can you offer some tips or... 2/3/11 at 10:49am by MisaGoat	0	71
Poll: Do you use "club cards" or "rewards programs?" started by Turquesa (2/1/11 at 5:52pm)	I do think they are a good deal however, I do not give any of... 2/3/11 at 8:35am by goldenwillow	17	572
My friends are heading into some deep debt, but are trying for another baby! I feel like saying... started by MamitaM (1/24/11 at 11:43am)	I also agree that if they arent your very closest friends you... 2/2/11 at 10:43pm by Adaline'sMama	15	1,272
January 2011 Get Out of Debt Thread started by mtm (1/1/11 at 10:39am) 1 2 3…6	I understand. I wouldn't have a clue either- I have learned... 2/2/11 at 6:00pm by BrandyStiltner	111	4,570
ETFs, Index Funds, Mutual Funds?? Explain, please! started by youngspiritmom (1/31/11 at 2:57pm)	A mutual fund, at it's basic level is a collection of stocks... 2/2/11 at 2:19pm by Ellien C	4	175
Freelance contract work and Turbo Tax started by texmama (2/2/11 at 10:22am)	Each year, I get Turbo Tax Home and Business since I do... 2/2/11 at 10:22am by texmama	0	343
if you use an envelope system, what do you do with the 'leftovers' started by mrstice (1/25/11 at 7:52pm)	I would keep it in the envelopes for times when you need more... 2/2/11 at 7:38am by phathui5	14	798
SO--"have you/would you" buy a foreclosure?"--If you bought a foreclosed property, then found out... started by 2lilsweetfoxes (1/29/11 at 11:05am)	We have some friends who were days away from closing and this... 2/2/11 at 6:35am by FiveLittleMon...	10	923
January 2011 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (1/1/11 at 8:27pm) 1 2 3…6	zebra, i'd hold off on using it at first. Just give them a... 2/1/11 at 9:46pm by vannienicole	109	7,779
Debts, Babies and Everything Else! started by ilovemygirl (1/28/11 at 9:15am)	Right! Sounds like someone has to be the voice of reason... 2/1/11 at 7:41pm by GirlBoyGirl	12	871
January 2011 Home Cooking Challenge started by kathirynne (12/28/10 at 3:11pm) 1 2 3…12	Just started one ... 2/1/11 at 6:39am by Alyantavid	234	5,717
Financial Idiocy 101 started by wookumus (1/21/11 at 11:03am) 1 2	Hi wookumusGood vibes and heartfelt sympathy to you. One... 1/31/11 at 11:19pm by youngspiritmom	24	2,016