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to consider buying this house, another house, or paying bills (this is very, very long) started by TTLLM (9/23/10 at 7:35pm) 1 2	Buying on contract is great for the seller, bad for the... 9/28/10 at 10:51am by SleeplessMommy	29	1,546
Gas Check started by Turquesa (9/25/10 at 10:55pm) 1 2	RI here...I think we're in the neighborhood of $2.62. 9/28/10 at 10:36am by ~Boudicca~	23	541
What do you spend on groceries and other questions... started by Pigpen (9/22/10 at 3:08pm) 1 2	Our food budget is between 300-400 a month for our family of... 9/28/10 at 8:44am by OkiMom	39	1,572
Have you ever asked for "bruised" fruit at the farmers market for a discount? started by Biscuits & Gravy (9/26/10 at 4:09pm)	They call them seconds here and many times they are $10 bucks... 9/27/10 at 7:58pm by Norasmomma	11	565
Are dry beans cheaper? started by lovemore (9/27/10 at 3:14pm)	Plus dried beans taste so much better than canned beans. I... 9/27/10 at 7:29pm by Lucy Alden	9	364
If you had no debt, and 30k, what would you do? started by whoami (9/25/10 at 4:39pm) 1 2	emergency fund. 9/27/10 at 2:12pm by texmati	22	821
Couch Potato approach? started by RainbowTurtle (9/22/10 at 4:27pm)	Check out this article:Canadian Business Also, I regularly... 9/27/10 at 9:49am by StarJune	2	308
A question for the thrift shoppers - have you ever seen one of these? started by frugalmama (9/26/10 at 9:40pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by frugalmama :shock Did you save... 9/27/10 at 5:22am by OkiMom	5	417
Best books and websites for wealth building and early retirement? started by madskye (9/25/10 at 10:49am)	I absolutely love Smart Women Finish Rich (or Smart Couples... 9/27/10 at 1:56am by GoGoGirl	3	312
Should I do a Balance Transfer? started by cristina47454 (9/25/10 at 2:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cristina47454 Thanks all. I'm... 9/26/10 at 10:30pm by chely7425	9	396
Programs like Angel Food Ministries? started by spiderdust (9/26/10 at 12:43am)	Quote: Originally Posted by greengirl_ Here's a... 9/26/10 at 10:17pm by spiderdust	3	1,459
Co-signing loans started by velochic (9/23/10 at 5:34pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic I know, but she is 50+... 9/26/10 at 3:29pm by sunnysandiegan	51	1,807
Sally's Beauty Supply Sale started by babydanielsmom (9/23/10 at 5:33pm)	How is it on African American hair? 4 of my kids are black,... 9/26/10 at 12:51pm by DTmama1	11	552
Apartments and freezers/food storage started by lalemma (9/23/10 at 10:11pm)	We have a chest freezer in our dining room. Im in the process... 9/26/10 at 7:51am by OkiMom	13	528
Free Museum Admission: 2 People, 9/25 Only started by Mulvah (9/25/10 at 12:24pm)	The Smithsonian Magazine offers a Free Museum Admission Card... 9/25/10 at 12:24pm by Mulvah	0	130
Please help me before I lose it... started by mamagrigsby (9/23/10 at 2:01am) 1 2	My experience with a mom working is that childcare, clothing... 9/25/10 at 4:07am by A_Random_Phrase	21	1,466
S/O on Cheap, delicious meals started by cristina47454 (9/24/10 at 2:14pm)	White chicken chili, with canned green chiles, chicken broth,... 9/24/10 at 10:20pm by spiderdust	3	250
roadrunner vs roadrunner light started by sarasprings (9/24/10 at 2:39pm)	I have roadrunner and just made the switch about three weeks... 9/24/10 at 10:01pm by macheetah	1	228
What should we do about our car crisis started by junipermuse (9/24/10 at 7:57pm)	Oh man, what bad timing!! When I was single I had a beater... 9/24/10 at 8:22pm by redvlagrl	2	273
I need help, seriously started by mommariffic (9/24/10 at 12:44pm)	We have a budget and we make sure there are categories for... 9/24/10 at 6:26pm by redvlagrl	7	517
How would spend this money? started by Gray's Mommy (9/23/10 at 2:32pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by OkiMom Id pay the bills and get... 9/24/10 at 4:54pm by busymama77	11	510
Anyone go back to stores for price adjustments? started by gbailey (9/24/10 at 10:16am)	It depends. It depends on the item, how much of a dollar... 9/24/10 at 12:38pm by sunsetdancer	7	283
Ok lets talk CVS shopping and "worship"... started by Thystle (9/22/10 at 9:38pm) 1 2	Ok, cool, I went to the links provided and I'm understanding... 9/23/10 at 11:17am by nola79	20	985
sort of freaking out started by thedenverduo (9/21/10 at 6:46pm)	It sounds like you're so close to making it! I think the... 9/23/10 at 8:02am by carfreemama	9	953
Farmer's Market? started by ChetMC (9/21/10 at 2:20pm)	yeah the only farmer's markets around here are the trendy... 9/22/10 at 10:07pm by justmama	10	497
ok we are in budget overhaul (advice/experience appreciated) started by sosurreal09 (9/15/10 at 9:29pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by sosurreal09 GOOD THINGS TODAY... 9/22/10 at 9:28pm by Thystle	45	2,669
Why did I bother? started by hillymum (9/15/10 at 11:07am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice You might be thinking of... 9/22/10 at 2:46am by Usually Curious	36	2,034
Cost of ethical meat in your area started by sanguine_speed (9/19/10 at 2:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by sanguine_speed Haha, obviously... 9/21/10 at 6:37pm by dealic	25	840
What's a "good" cost for a supper started by Devaskyla (9/18/10 at 6:54pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by PoetryLover This sounds... 9/21/10 at 1:00pm by caiesmommy	31	1,151
Getting money back from company? started by Momma Moo Martin (9/20/10 at 6:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by pitter_patter Do you still want... 9/21/10 at 11:17am by Ellien C	6	400
Anyone ever gotten an Energy Improvement Mortgage (EIM)? started by laohaire (9/15/10 at 2:32pm)	This sounds really neat!! Does this loan need to be tacked... 9/21/10 at 11:14am by Turquesa	5	341
Blogs and other online giveaways started by annettemarie (9/18/10 at 9:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by SleeplessMommy Have you tried... 9/21/10 at 10:20am by annettemarie	5	364
Would you use student loans to pay off debt? started by dislocator3972 (9/20/10 at 11:30am)	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic No way. Student loans... 9/21/10 at 3:05am by zebra15	11	448
What does your budget physically look like? started by Pumpkin_Pie (9/13/10 at 10:19pm) 1 2	Ours' has varied. In the past, dh has done it in excel. This... 9/21/10 at 12:58am by phathui5	26	1,109
I'm thinking about Christmas already... started by amyamanda (9/19/10 at 1:01pm)	I love Christmas! We aren't religious, but we do try to make... 9/20/10 at 10:09pm by ~Em~	17	737
Car insurance question started by nola79 (9/18/10 at 11:45pm)	sunnysandiegan- Glad I reminded you! I looked up our vehicles... 9/20/10 at 9:21pm by nola79	9	376
Want to "build" a pantry started by 2lilsweetfoxes (9/16/10 at 2:30am)	we don't have costco here, and i refuse to do sam's, so my... 9/20/10 at 6:24pm by provocativa	10	547
Just wanted to say.... started by witchygrrl (9/20/10 at 12:17am)	That is awesome! I want to be you in a year. 9/20/10 at 4:50pm by weliveinthefo...	14	318
What are you best money-saving tips for around the house? started by redvlagrl (9/19/10 at 11:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by aprons_and_acorns My best... 9/20/10 at 1:55pm by Usually Curious	9	432
Water and Laundry Questions started by Turquesa (9/17/10 at 6:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Turquesa 2. My spendthrift,... 9/20/10 at 11:04am by cschick	12	461
Cost of Gift wrap started by OkiMom (9/18/10 at 1:04am) 1 2	dollar store and also walmart has good prices on smaller bags. 9/19/10 at 5:29pm by alicia622	25	930
Watch the stickers at safeway started by LeahBoo (9/19/10 at 2:26pm)	Just went to SW as I had to get some chicken breasts. I got... 9/19/10 at 4:03pm by UberMama	3	282
Help me be constructive in dealing with dh & credit card situation started by mumkimum (9/18/10 at 2:32pm)	Soudns like a good start, but I would nix the 'extra' money... 9/19/10 at 11:34am by redvlagrl	5	474
does it makes sense to move from home ownership to renting? started by proudmamanow (6/29/10 at 5:10pm)	Quote: Renting would allow us to be debt free and let us live... 9/19/10 at 3:15am by CarrieMF	16	1,026
UPDATE post #36 DH's pay is getting cut by more than 1/3, buying a house started by ltlmrs (9/16/10 at 10:51pm) 1 2	OP if the mortgage is going to cost you only $25 less than... 9/18/10 at 11:03pm by Violet2	37	1,519
How long do you think it will take for the economy to turn around. started by celerydunk (9/18/10 at 11:28am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Usually Curious I never... 9/18/10 at 4:36pm by grniys	4	359
Debt-free! started by MommaMoo (9/17/10 at 2:29pm)	Thanks, everyone! I knew that I'd get support from all the... 9/18/10 at 1:20pm by MommaMoo	8	367
Going off public assistance--should I? started by RosemaryS-F (9/16/10 at 11:36pm)	Thank you. Here's more detail and also I think I resolved... 9/18/10 at 1:04pm by RosemaryS-F	7	607
Storing Bulk Grains started by PoetryLover (8/11/10 at 6:15pm)	Thanks so much for your help with my questions! 9/18/10 at 1:02pm by PoetryLover	6	420
Magic Jack started by PoetryLover (8/17/10 at 4:00pm)	Thanks to everyone for your replies! DH and I have decided... 9/18/10 at 12:33pm by PoetryLover	13	483