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cheap laundry detergent? started by PicnicBear (2/15/06 at 11:57pm) 1 2	Hmmm... I never had good results with All Free and Clear for... 3/10/06 at 2:07am by be11ydancer	21	876
frustrated with dh's lack of respect for the bottom line ;) Cash only anyone? started by Shiloh (3/3/06 at 1:39pm)	Quote: Shiloh, I am hoping that your state has v. expensive... 3/9/06 at 1:53pm by Shiloh	17	555
Arghhhhhhh Freakin Banks! started by turkeygw (3/4/06 at 4:04pm)	Mine has no minimum balance, overdraft protection, free online... 3/8/06 at 12:47pm by boingo82	14	542
Anybody use pioneer long distance phone service? started by rsps (3/7/06 at 6:11pm)	thanks, I PM'd you, Trini. 3/8/06 at 3:50am by rsps	2	87
don't pay off those credit cards its... a security threat? financial funnies started by Shiloh (3/3/06 at 12:20am)	Quote: “The $650 was pending one day and then showed funded... 3/7/06 at 3:09pm by Shiloh	8	449
Tell me how you manage your money/bills/etc. started by MacKinnon (3/2/06 at 8:35pm)	Heres some stuff I forgot to add Our monthly expenses are... 3/6/06 at 3:01am by hellyaellen	19	387
Talk to me about WIC.. started by rose angel (2/27/06 at 2:24am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by phathui5 When we were on WIC, our... 3/5/06 at 2:35am by Sharlla	36	829
how about another weekly frugal thread!? started by momadance (2/27/06 at 1:40am)	Congrats on the bank reversing the fees! That's a huge relief.... 3/5/06 at 12:04am by momadance	6	321
Tax return.... started by mamaofthree (3/3/06 at 3:01pm)	We did the same thing... and then adjusted dh's... 3/4/06 at 10:56am by heatherdeg	6	238
New Fee on phone bill started by SunRise (3/3/06 at 1:19pm)	we pay $16 a month for a stright phone line only, we only use... 3/3/06 at 2:43pm by becca011906	6	263
Calling all Financial Peace Univ graduates started by mthomas (1/27/06 at 6:17pm)	so far so good. There hasnt really been any more mention of... 3/3/06 at 12:38pm by mthomas	12	347
College financial aid and savings money question started by boysrus (3/2/06 at 4:47pm)	Any money you have affects your loan status, however it... 3/2/06 at 11:34pm by Eman'smom	5	140
tax ? - is this an audit? started by broodymama (3/1/06 at 7:25pm)	This is an audit, but just one of their random ones. They pick... 3/1/06 at 7:27pm by earthmama369	1	186
Would you? started by sarah_bella1050 (2/27/06 at 8:42pm)	Quote: There would be a one time transfer fee of $75, but... 3/1/06 at 1:59am by Shiloh	13	245
OMG No credit card debt!!! (for 2 weeks until the transmission is paid) started by Shiloh (2/24/06 at 9:30pm)	Quote: Actually, if you're planning on buying a home soon, you... 2/28/06 at 8:32pm by Shiloh	5	263
Interesting article about the psychology of frugality in today's society started by A&A (2/26/06 at 3:05pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sarah_bella1050 The whole saving... 2/27/06 at 9:47pm by Ruthla	5	512
Writing off childcare..what about SAHMs? started by kbridi (2/24/06 at 1:19am)	The child and dependent care credit is a tax credit for a... 2/27/06 at 5:07pm by frogguruami	8	433
So, what should I do to help out, or should I just not? started by Free Thinker (2/22/06 at 3:08pm)	I say phone calls, support and a few good books. 2/26/06 at 9:30pm by JesseMomme	10	383
SELL or not to sell? WWYD? started by NCHIN (2/25/06 at 4:43am)	I would sell it. The boom is over, nationwide the real estate... 2/25/06 at 11:23pm by mightymoo	3	269
in home child care, is it worth it? started by rype (2/21/06 at 1:24pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by darsmama Also there is the... 2/25/06 at 5:41pm by Kathryn	14	395
Has anyone sold their own home? started by ani'smommy (2/24/06 at 11:28pm)	If your market is pretty hot now and you get the right people... 2/25/06 at 12:51am by Shiloh	1	157
Groceries and goodies started by MomOfThreePlusOne (1/31/06 at 5:05pm)	1. Go vegetarian or reduce meat consumption. Meat is expensive... 2/25/06 at 12:21am by bunnymum	10	532
Declining an invitation because "I can't afford it" started by cynotgirl (2/17/06 at 11:49pm) 1 2	Ohhhh I wasn't very clear For us it wasn't an issue of... 2/24/06 at 3:33pm by JesseMomme	27	1,070
paying down debts- what's the best thing to do here? started by vanilla (2/23/06 at 4:33pm)	Wow, thanks SO much for those calculations!!! That is SUPER... 2/24/06 at 12:56pm by vanilla	18	341
Paying off old debts, what's the best way to start? started by JesseMomme (1/9/06 at 5:58pm) 1 2	well it has been worth my while to lurk around the credit... 2/24/06 at 12:28pm by JesseMomme	24	461
need help with our budget please. started by mamamelia (2/23/06 at 10:24am)	Hi Sarah! thanks for your reply. i have thought about using... 2/24/06 at 2:25am by mamamelia	2	248
We are debt FREE! started by sarah_bella1050 (2/23/06 at 5:10pm)	Man how awesome. I am so happy for you. 2/24/06 at 2:01am by afishwithabike	15	275
What exactly is poverty? started by rabbithorns (2/13/06 at 7:28pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by rabbithorns I have to laugh! Here... 2/23/06 at 9:56pm by boingo82	20	672
Help American Taxes...how does it work? started by Shiloh (2/21/06 at 10:27pm)	We paid a friend of ours (a CPA) $75 to do our taxes for us... 2/23/06 at 5:06pm by Peppamint	4	241
Tips on buying a car frugally started by Sugar Magnolia (2/20/06 at 12:21pm)	My advice...Pay cash...don't finance and definitely DO NOT... 2/23/06 at 3:13am by afishwithabike	9	245
How do you stay motivated? started by EmilyGFab (2/21/06 at 1:54pm)	Honestly, a big thing for me was to stop looking at people... 2/22/06 at 10:47pm by Belleweather	8	328
What takes priority medical or cc bills? started by 3_opihi (2/14/06 at 2:59am)	Yay!! I just paid off our second cc bill!! The original bill... 2/22/06 at 6:40pm by 3_opihi	10	392
Good (and cheap) books on budgeting? started by RoadWorkAhead (2/21/06 at 12:56pm)	I really love "Your Money or Your Life". I can't remember... 2/22/06 at 5:56pm by bendmom	3	187
Question about student loans started by Haydee (2/21/06 at 12:58pm)	You totally did the right thing. You are going to be a single... 2/22/06 at 12:52pm by swimswamswum	9	228
this weeks frugality feb 13th-19th started by momadance (2/13/06 at 10:13pm) 1 2 3	i shopped last night according to what was already in my... 2/22/06 at 9:31am by caspian's mama	41	891
"Living Simply... started by Stone Fence (2/21/06 at 2:01pm)	Thank you I will need to look for it. We always wind up... 2/21/06 at 2:05pm by Alana	1	214
So what do you recommend doing to NOT be poor? started by Asher (12/31/05 at 4:17pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: I can't buy a 3 bedroom house for less than $400,000. ... 2/21/06 at 11:41am by phathui5	119	4,327
Frugal and healthy meals?? started by Alana (2/15/06 at 4:10pm)	Buy directly from the farmer when you can. I am buying better... 2/20/06 at 9:38am by member	16	406
Universe not rewarding frugal bugeting mama ;) started by Shiloh (2/16/06 at 10:09pm)	Quote: The first thing I do is go over everything again, have... 2/19/06 at 6:08pm by Shiloh	18	576
How to help BIL get back on his feet started by Mamatoto2 (2/18/06 at 6:06pm)	One of my brothers is in a similar situation from getting his... 2/19/06 at 3:01pm by root*children	6	241
Should I stay or move? started by Satori (2/18/06 at 4:59am)	Being near family is a good thing- I vote for moving to your... 2/19/06 at 2:39pm by swimswamswum	3	179
Strange question-Bisquick started by mama_b (2/3/06 at 4:07pm) 1 2	For shortening I use Spectrum Organic Shortening. It's made... 2/19/06 at 6:43am by Peppamint	22	914
Free dial-up? started by root*children (2/17/06 at 2:21am)	juno is free for 10 hours a month. I think netzero charges... 2/17/06 at 10:25pm by rsps	4	155
donate or sell? started by Nankay (2/2/06 at 12:09pm)	How do you figure out a value for donated items? : 2/17/06 at 9:46pm by AngelBee	5	205
“If you buy what you don't need, you steal from yourself” started by choli (2/14/06 at 1:34pm)	I love that. I think that is my new motto! 2/17/06 at 9:07pm by bu's mama	4	253
Your Money or Your Life started by Rebecca (2/16/06 at 11:24am)	I would say read the book too! I read it a few years ago when... 2/17/06 at 9:02pm by bu's mama	7	296
finally there seems to be some light started by judybean (2/17/06 at 3:37am)	cut it up Judy. Seriously. Cut. it. up. Everytime we paid ours... 2/17/06 at 4:22pm by mthomas	2	144
Veggie, natural-food meals that freeze well? started by myniyer (2/16/06 at 7:06pm)	What about chilli? We make a lot of variations that can all be... 2/16/06 at 7:25pm by swimswamswum	1	118
Does this method make sense? started by MidwifeErika (2/14/06 at 5:43pm)	I'd pay the card. You know what your monthly interest fee is.... 2/15/06 at 10:23pm by Rebecca	3	284
Has anyone done MMI (Money Management International)? started by Cindi (2/8/06 at 11:31am)	I don't know anything about them, but if you are concerned... 2/15/06 at 4:19pm by mightymoo	3	431