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Savings and Retirement started by SoulCakes (9/4/10 at 8:02am)	Poop. I ask about finances and get sent to the shrink. But... 9/7/10 at 5:41am by SoulCakes	13	476
Places to find affordable tees? started by ceeveg (9/5/10 at 5:03pm)	Not sure if you have an AC Moore close by, but I regularly... 9/6/10 at 11:55pm by craftykel	13	382
House advice anyone? started by alaska (9/6/10 at 4:48pm)	Considering we are staring into the second dip of a double... 9/6/10 at 11:18pm by Usually Curious	8	346
Not good at being poor started by BAU3 (9/5/10 at 6:32pm)	We are in the same boat and I feel exactly the same way you... 9/6/10 at 10:46pm by mama_y_sol	18	1,149
How much do you spend in groceries each month? started by ltlmrs (9/3/10 at 12:39am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by iowaorganic I perimiter shop... 9/6/10 at 6:20pm by Jenn_M	41	1,463
Personal Injury Insurance for Military Members? started by EdnaMarie (9/6/10 at 11:44am)	With the GI bill the way it's transferred may depend on the... 9/6/10 at 5:18pm by grniys	3	165
selling to half price books? are offers reasonable? started by ILoveMyBabyBird (8/25/10 at 4:01pm)	They are better for newer books- I sold all my twilight books... 9/6/10 at 4:58pm by nolansmummy	8	516
Emergency preparedness started by Tradd (8/15/10 at 8:37pm) 1 2 3	OK, so we have 2 emergency kits entitled "wait it out" and... 9/5/10 at 3:11pm by anj_rn	41	2,265
savings, paying off debt or doing both? started by ILoveMyBabyBird (9/5/10 at 9:49am)	We do both at the same time. I'm not comfortable sacrificing... 9/5/10 at 3:03pm by Canadianne	4	316
Hand washing family laundry? Technique/tips? started by LilacRhodes (9/2/10 at 1:08am)	Horse supply stores sell a little plunger-type thing for... 9/4/10 at 7:16pm by BunnySlippers	12	817
No state plan/no insurance maternity options started by ltlmrs (9/2/10 at 6:47pm)	I agree-go to Planned Parenthood or a crisis pregnancy place... 9/4/10 at 11:07am by kittywitty	16	576
Sucking it up when you can't get a price break started by annettemarie (9/1/10 at 4:49pm)	Are they tax deductable because they are considered uniform?... 9/3/10 at 6:10pm by KatWrangler	8	475
Coconut Oil on Sale on Amazon started by KatWrangler (9/2/10 at 4:03pm)	woo-hoo! I just used the last bits in my current jar, and was... 9/3/10 at 5:30pm by Knittin' in...	6	271
Snowball vs. "Debt Relief"? started by cristina47454 (9/3/10 at 1:18pm)	I've been doing some googling, and yes, most of them seem... 9/3/10 at 2:29pm by cristina47454	4	274
The thread "This doesn't make sense to me...help!" started by dawningmama (9/3/10 at 1:45pm)	has been removed for moderator review. 9/3/10 at 1:45pm by dawningmama	0	141
Budget review-first month tracked started by MisaGoat (9/3/10 at 4:00am)	Good for you! Sounds like a good kickoff. I'm in the process... 9/3/10 at 10:18am by cristina47454	1	161
would you/have you done this (wedding makeup) started by sosurreal09 (9/1/10 at 9:11am) 1 2	I had my wedding day make-up at Ulta-3. It was $25 and I got... 9/3/10 at 1:45am by ikesmom	20	901
Help me think through this massive expenditure... started by cristeen (9/1/10 at 3:57pm) 1 2	So I heard back from him, and using cedar shakes instead of... 9/3/10 at 1:05am by cristeen	26	899
Exactly where to start with grocery budget please! started by makalani (9/1/10 at 9:38pm)	You can look at it as a process, not a day you start your... 9/2/10 at 6:26pm by GuildJenn	14	449
Is pregnancy a "pre-existing condition"??? started by StephandOwen (8/19/10 at 1:01pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lmonter I third the waiting... 9/2/10 at 4:56pm by StephandOwen	25	1,476
Is it worth it to do FPU? started by Mom2SammyJoe (8/29/10 at 3:55pm)	I have never attended a class or live event, but I did think... 9/2/10 at 11:38am by mnnice	6	382
Are men that nonchalant about money started by dex_millie (9/2/10 at 9:07am)	This will actually be our first car on credit. We have been... 9/2/10 at 10:19am by dex_millie	3	274
Companies Hiring This Month (September) started by KatWrangler (9/2/10 at 10:09am)	http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article...336733655-wk-6 Good luck! 9/2/10 at 10:09am by KatWrangler	0	134
Do you return things? started by MisaGoat (8/25/10 at 11:44pm) 1 2 3	Restaurants I will return food if it is either 1) not cooked... 9/2/10 at 1:53am by OkiMom	58	2,176
Life Insurance, how much do I need? started by goldingoddess (8/26/10 at 7:53pm)	We think differently about insurance (any of it) than other... 9/1/10 at 9:28pm by sunnysandiegan	14	515
Any ideas? started by sunnysandiegan (8/30/10 at 5:23pm)	Hey there Knittin' in the Shade, I can certainly give you the... 9/1/10 at 9:03pm by sunnysandiegan	9	366
I need a superawesome deal on a bike for my 6-year-old started by annettemarie (8/25/10 at 7:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Mama J Rock Do you live near a... 9/1/10 at 5:29pm by annettemarie	23	748
Does Sage Creek Organics still do the $25 grab bag deal? started by annettemarie (8/31/10 at 1:37pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by SleeplessMommy You probably... 9/1/10 at 1:08pm by annettemarie	2	231
Explain FAFSA to me please! started by Usually Curious (8/29/10 at 11:11pm)	Continued ... Yes, have your child apply to all the schools... 9/1/10 at 12:37pm by cschick	15	609
Starting over after a divorce started by chicmom (8/31/10 at 8:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by pbjmama Your ds is probably... 8/31/10 at 11:41pm by MyTwoAs	5	448
Get out of Debt, August edition started by mtm (8/1/10 at 4:14pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by dagny.galt Well, ours is set up... 8/31/10 at 2:56pm by Zamber	45	2,056
on-line budgeting, but not mint / quicken? started by midnightwriter (8/30/10 at 5:27pm)	I personally have not used Pear budget, but I do have some... 8/31/10 at 11:51am by Denvergirlie	3	217
Would you return this? started by crunchy_mommy (8/30/10 at 1:28pm)	I don't think there is anything morally wrong to return the... 8/31/10 at 10:16am by ltlmrs	18	719
~August No-Spend Challenge~ started by CrunchyVTMom (7/29/10 at 9:27pm) 1 2 3…7	Thought I would update. I did not track very well towards the... 8/31/10 at 3:14am by nina_yyc	128	3,670
Please share websites to buy in bulk... for these items started by bfw0729 (8/29/10 at 10:39pm)	Amazon seems to have the best pricing for GF products in bulk... 8/30/10 at 8:20pm by Drummer's Wife	8	438
Pantry Challenge started by VisionaryMom (6/25/10 at 4:09pm) 1 2 3…15	We had a very busy weekend and weren't home much so I didn't... 8/30/10 at 3:27pm by Alyantavid	291	10,278
TAKEN--UP for grabs: Amazone 20% off dipes/free shipping coupon code started by annettemarie (8/30/10 at 10:16am)	Taken, thanks! 8/30/10 at 10:33am by annettemarie	1	125
"The Lure of Web Deals" on NPR this morning started by annettemarie (8/24/10 at 12:12pm)	I have done two deals (and really should have done the Gap... 8/30/10 at 4:44am by SeekingJoy	6	488
No cost refinance? started by texmati (8/27/10 at 4:30pm)	We just did a refi this summer and I can tell you with our... 8/30/10 at 12:34am by sunnysandiegan	6	287
Wah Hoo Amazon! started by Pumpkin_Pie (8/29/10 at 8:52am)	Thank you! We homeschool and this will be perfect! 8/29/10 at 8:35pm by quelindo	2	315
Please think hard about it before you get an HSA compatible health-insurance plan started by goldingoddess (1/31/10 at 1:32am) 1 2	Hey, I am Thomas.The above thought is smart and doesn’t... 8/28/10 at 9:16pm by thmsanderson26	35	1,965
Anyone have experience dealing with insurance after a crash? started by an_aurora (8/25/10 at 8:35pm) 1 2	yeah, definitely need to talk with a lawyer. Not only should... 8/28/10 at 6:03pm by Dingletwitz	29	884
Section 8 bedroom sharing rules? started by kblackstone444 (8/28/10 at 4:06pm)	We got on section 8 five years ago, in Ohio. Our family... 8/28/10 at 4:47pm by mazajo	1	387
Anyone ever bought and fixed up a foreclosure? started by liberal_chick (4/30/10 at 12:44pm) 1 2	Curious thread revival. Since this thread was started DH and... 8/28/10 at 1:59pm by mnnice	30	1,856
How do you take advantage of all the cheap produce right now? started by holidaymama (8/8/10 at 11:14pm) 1 2	This is making me miss the house we were renting with the... 8/28/10 at 3:49am by 2lilsweetfoxes	29	1,177
Google Voice - ditch your landline? started by SleeplessMommy (8/27/10 at 10:35am)	Google has been cited frequently for its controversial... 8/27/10 at 9:34pm by Turquesa	7	478
Anyone ever do a paper route with a young child? started by blessedmama59 (8/27/10 at 11:50am)	My DH has been doing a paper route for nearly a year now for... 8/27/10 at 5:17pm by just_lily	5	630
Pregnant and no maternity coverage started by Sumada (8/19/10 at 12:19am)	Ask your midwife about stretching those early visits as well.... 8/27/10 at 4:53pm by BetsyS	12	1,058
What do you say when requesting CC company to lower interest rate? started by herbmama3-7 (8/25/10 at 3:48pm)	So, do you just call and say that you are a customer in good... 8/26/10 at 9:46pm by colsxjack	6	354
DH got pay-cut and now we are living outside of our means. I could use some advice. started by herbmama3-7 (8/23/10 at 4:13pm) 1 2	I would call your student loans. You can use a unemployment... 8/26/10 at 7:19pm by mad4mady	27	1,962