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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
TOP ideas for saving money started by Emilie (7/9/05 at 2:38am) 1 2 3 4	I love this thread. : 9/9/05 at 2:46am by hotmamacita	60	3,829
Balancing debt reduction vs quality of life started by Eman'smom (9/8/05 at 3:34pm)	I'd prioritize as the others: back yard safety first. For... 9/8/05 at 10:26pm by GoodEats	5	253
Government may have some of your $$ started by Wausau74 (9/4/05 at 9:16pm)	http://www.unclaimed.org/mainframe.a...itorType=owner that... 9/6/05 at 5:39pm by Wausau74	4	192
Is it ok to ask for hand-me-downs? started by swtladyfare (8/25/05 at 3:09pm)	I would ask! Maybe she doesn't know you plan on having more... 9/3/05 at 8:16pm by beaches1098	8	301
What is your thermostat set to? started by Millie Ivy (8/17/05 at 12:17pm) 1 2	77 is the highest i can get it without DH exploding on me. I... 9/2/05 at 10:45pm by sinsaratea	22	455
maternity rider on health insurance -- worth it? started by wednesday (8/26/05 at 10:35pm)	I'd also check when the maternity rider would go into effect.... 9/2/05 at 12:42am by cloudswinger	5	539
saving money on school lunches started by justmama (8/30/05 at 5:17pm)	My daughter is picky and will not eat the school lunches, and... 9/1/05 at 10:22pm by maryliz75	7	291
15 an hour!!! professional organizers! started by Shiloh (9/1/05 at 12:22am)	You sound so motivated!! I wish you much luck!! Be sure and... 9/1/05 at 3:35pm by dziejen	1	346
Can I get an applause? 2 of 3 credit cards paid off today!!! started by Shiloh (8/16/05 at 9:44pm) 1 2	: do a little dance... pay a few bills... get down... 9/1/05 at 1:18am by root*children	20	298
Does learning to manage money have to mean "budgets"? started by kamilla626 (8/27/05 at 12:15am)	Quote: Originally Posted by CarrieMF If you have credit... 9/1/05 at 1:13am by root*children	11	259
Consolidation loans started by ~Megan~ (8/30/05 at 3:55pm)	With loans either go into your bank or get a loan broker.... 8/31/05 at 11:34pm by Shiloh	4	162
help me prioritize/get outta debt started by shelley4 (8/31/05 at 10:27am)	I vote for "B"- pay off the highest interest debts first.... 8/31/05 at 10:53pm by Ruthla	1	210
Is my dishwsher broke? Get a new one or call a serviceman? started by EricaLeigh (8/30/05 at 3:59pm)	I did spray the holes with lime away. My uncle looked at it &... 8/31/05 at 2:29pm by EricaLeigh	3	140
I must be doing something right. started by iamama (8/19/05 at 7:26pm)	that's hilarious! 8/31/05 at 10:08am by shelley4	11	341
Help Me Fix My Lab Coat started by KnitterMama (8/30/05 at 2:30pm)	I'd try the bleach pen to lighten it as much as possible. If... 8/31/05 at 8:35am by GoodEats	5	171
When does frugality go too far? started by AllyRae (8/25/05 at 10:37am) 1 2	Hey Angela--You'll get no arguments from me--I'm with you on... 8/30/05 at 5:10pm by ZeldasMom	32	1,121
Water conservation started by Wausau74 (8/19/05 at 4:07pm)	You can scoop some/most of the water from your washer... 8/30/05 at 1:13am by bird_verde	5	206
The cost of textbooks, Ughhh! started by stretchmark (8/22/05 at 5:06pm)	My husband is in law school, and the books are outrageously... 8/29/05 at 9:59pm by CallieA	10	207
I'm commited to cutting my grocery bill, give me every tip you have!! started by 2babybees (8/22/05 at 4:43pm) 1 2	one husband one wife one son and between 1-5 other daycare... 8/29/05 at 4:31pm by kimmysue2	21	692
finally (plus a ?) started by mama kate (8/19/05 at 5:37am)	thanks nan - we've been here about a year - I am still so... 8/27/05 at 10:50am by mama kate	5	176
Need help...debt is getting overwhelming! started by AutumnMama (8/17/05 at 9:49pm)	has your DH contacted your local small business association to... 8/26/05 at 3:27pm by stafl	7	440
help refinancing mortgage started by stafl (8/23/05 at 11:16am)	There you go - sounds like you got it going on. I was just... 8/26/05 at 10:24am by bamboogrrrl	9	184
Attitudes about debt started by MacKinnon (8/21/05 at 1:21am)	I am grateful we have all come together to share our stories. ... 8/26/05 at 7:27am by simplespirit	13	363
Christmas in... August started by velochic (8/10/05 at 1:04am)	I've done this in the past as well...will do mor ethis year. ... 8/24/05 at 8:24pm by my2girlsmama	13	327
Credit card minimum payments doubling starting 10/05 ? started by opally (8/22/05 at 9:47pm)	I can't believe on a day like that they would pull that crap.... 8/24/05 at 8:02pm by dinade	10	466
Budgeting Advice started by MacKinnon (8/22/05 at 11:14pm)	Well here goes... now mind you this is a VERY simple one. If... 8/24/05 at 9:32am by root*children	4	390
Can someone help me to understand.... started by organicmommy (8/8/05 at 3:08pm)	Some people I know that have a cheeper rate at night also heat... 8/23/05 at 3:43pm by momto l&a	2	255
Gas prices are rising! What frugal things can you do? started by Amys1st (8/18/05 at 10:31am)	root*children, we have a Burley bike trailer, too- it's great!... 8/22/05 at 1:06am by MamaMonica	8	258
Debt & DH's started by MacKinnon (8/17/05 at 12:56am)	I read your post and wanted to hug you I know, I... 8/21/05 at 8:25am by simplespirit	17	706
HAve any of you adoped the 1/2 & 1/2 milk as suggested in TWG? started by EricaLeigh (8/20/05 at 8:18am)	http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutri...vs_lowfat.html The... 8/20/05 at 11:00pm by srain	4	300
Advice on loan forbearance needed. started by zoooteacher (8/15/05 at 4:31pm)	We paid off my loans last year, thank goodness. Now "just" my... 8/20/05 at 10:55pm by zoooteacher	7	273
You know...(electricity usage and conserving)... started by dinade (7/25/05 at 3:38pm) 1 2	Dina I didn't look at your location. We have it even hotter... 8/20/05 at 10:42am by Cinnamon	23	479
Is a wish list rude? started by kbridi (8/11/05 at 5:55pm)	Thanks everyone. I'm going to give my mom some hints of things... 8/20/05 at 12:32am by kbridi	8	283
ACK! spend money in hopes of selling?? started by CerridwenLorelei (8/19/05 at 4:08pm)	First- I'd put signs on the cars- then park them somewhere-... 8/19/05 at 4:20pm by alegna	1	153
Whoo hoo! started by Cinnamon (8/7/05 at 4:31pm)	we had to buya freezer cuz the one in the fridge is so small. ... 8/19/05 at 4:11pm by Wausau74	5	202
* started by DreamsInDigital (8/18/05 at 10:31pm)	* 8/18/05 at 10:31pm by DreamsInDigital	0	119
frugal cookbook? started by MoMommy (7/30/05 at 1:38am)	I Hearth and Home by Karey Swan. I use it all the time. 8/18/05 at 9:01pm by sarah_bella1050	9	228
PayPal Question - I know, why here? started by tracylhl (8/18/05 at 9:08am)	to get the debit card is free 8/18/05 at 12:13pm by WickidaWitch	10	252
Eating Healthy and Frugally- how do you do it??? started by leomom (7/5/05 at 11:36am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Throkmorton But the... 8/18/05 at 11:58am by leomom	17	710
If you make phone calls overseas started by velochic (8/9/05 at 9:23am)	I second the vote for uniontelecard. ONce your info is entered... 8/17/05 at 9:22pm by mamadaisy	5	171
How do you really stitck to a budget? started by Sophiasmomma (8/11/05 at 2:18am)	We have a savings, and we also have a little bit in the budget... 8/17/05 at 4:12pm by Benji'sMom	9	260
Tell me more about ING? started by CerridwenLorelei (7/29/05 at 5:57pm)	I love my ING savings too. The interest is great! I've been... 8/17/05 at 3:45am by DesireeH	18	532
Help me SAVE for College started by Nu_Mommy_2003 (8/11/05 at 3:29pm)	We've got 529s with payroll deduction for our kids, along with... 8/16/05 at 8:13pm by EFmom	10	922
Price Journal--Worth the Effort? started by phroggies (8/14/05 at 1:06pm)	I do it in a low-key way. It's not really that difficult--you... 8/16/05 at 11:20am by EFmom	3	145
Younger Adults and the Bling bling started by Amys1st (7/31/05 at 6:20pm) 1 2	DH and I struggle a bit with this; we enjoy somewhat expensive... 8/14/05 at 2:31pm by puddingpop	21	626
Simple, cheap clothesline "recipe" started by late-night nan (8/8/05 at 2:39am)	after a couple of years of exclusive line drying, i dont think... 8/14/05 at 3:06am by moss	10	318
The freakout! started by SpiralChrissy (8/12/05 at 6:10pm)	What I'm going to say is stuff you already know, but I thought... 8/12/05 at 10:11pm by srain	1	183
Mamas, can you help me be able to SAH? started by DreamsInDigital (7/25/05 at 4:33pm)	Re:Trader Joes: Do you really get benefits for working p-t??... 8/12/05 at 6:17pm by SpiralChrissy	19	515
Tell me about appraisals started by stretchmark (8/12/05 at 12:35am)	Thanks. I was hoping it wasn't severe scrutiny. I am almost... 8/12/05 at 10:59am by stretchmark	3	284
I finally sat down and worked out a budget started by Ruthla (7/28/05 at 3:22am)	This is just a little thing, but I think you're giving your... 8/10/05 at 12:32am by No2Circ	12	609