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swagbucks: worth my time or waste of time? started by AnnaNova (5/12/10 at 5:18pm) 1 2	I use the tool bar all the time, almost never go to swagbucks... 7/24/10 at 11:39pm by Denvergirlie	24	2,227
Retirment and college funds on tight budget started by Morgana (7/23/10 at 9:56pm)	Oops! I meant 25 years left on our mortgage not 35. But 25 is... 7/24/10 at 11:09pm by Morgana	5	329
Going car free - can we do it?? started by redvlagrl (7/20/10 at 5:26pm)	I know you've reached a decision and that's great. I just... 7/24/10 at 8:34pm by carfreemama	15	449
Thrift Scoring Mamas tribe started by myjo (7/9/10 at 6:17pm) 1 2	Me Me Me! I am all about thrift stores, resale shops, yard... 7/24/10 at 2:18am by happysmileylady	30	1,098
Did it myself and saved $140!!! started by umarider (7/13/10 at 9:14pm)	i always change my own oil (and dh's ) but somehow the thing... 7/24/10 at 2:06am by 34me	12	558
Easy bake mixes? started by annettemarie (7/22/10 at 6:38pm)	I buy cheap box mixes when they are on sale and let the girls... 7/23/10 at 10:00pm by lilyka	4	350
how do you buy shoes? (for a 10 yo?) started by namama (7/2/10 at 8:16am)	I get the girls' feet measured every season and then carry... 7/23/10 at 7:59pm by Om Girl	13	708
budget help for changing circumstances UPDATE started by doubledutch (7/2/10 at 2:13pm)	i don't qualify for wic. i used to get it. ds2 is already 3yo... 7/23/10 at 7:23pm by doubledutch	11	646
Anyone voluntarily self-insure? Would you trade health insurance for cash? started by laohaire (7/14/10 at 2:41pm) 1 2	I would not do it. A serious illness or accident is stressful... 7/23/10 at 12:57pm by SleeplessMommy	24	1,083
Amazon Prime - FREE Year for College Students started by KatWrangler (7/12/10 at 6:52pm) 1 2	Awesome! I renew my prime every year beause I use the heck... 7/23/10 at 10:31am by surrogate	20	881
Best deal on space saver bags? started by linguistmama (7/23/10 at 9:52am)	Anyone know of a good deal on these? From what I can see now... 7/23/10 at 9:52am by linguistmama	0	120
Very special gift for very little money? started by ilovemygirl (7/22/10 at 8:38am)	Thanks so much ladies. I think I'm going to go with the word... 7/23/10 at 8:23am by ilovemygirl	10	420
Home Refinancing companies? started by naupakamama (7/22/10 at 3:24pm)	Contact your insurance agent, the insurance company may very... 7/22/10 at 3:37pm by Caneel	1	153
help me get on a budget! started by sosurreal09 (7/21/10 at 2:39pm)	That sounds promising. He definitely needs to be contributing... 7/22/10 at 9:14am by smokeylo	11	341
HAVE to quit my job... ramble... started by Belia (7/14/10 at 9:05pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie You may have... 7/22/10 at 8:22am by Emmeline II	23	1,231
Less expensive activities for kids started by HipGal (7/3/10 at 2:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Chicky2 FTR, I have 2 kids... 7/22/10 at 7:42am by lolar2	19	1,327
Free Entrance To National Parks Coming Up started by KatWrangler (7/20/10 at 10:38pm)	Ooooh, thanks!! 7/21/10 at 6:33pm by Siennaflower	1	170
car insurance MA started by sosurreal09 (7/21/10 at 2:28pm)	so i have ridiculously high insurance. i have had 5 speeding... 7/21/10 at 2:28pm by sosurreal09	0	106
refinance current home to buy new home? started by simplygreen (7/20/10 at 5:13pm)	I don't know where you are or what the economy is like in... 7/21/10 at 12:22pm by Annie Mac	2	292
CCCS - is it even a possibility for us? started by NiteNicole (7/20/10 at 2:24pm)	Thanks for the advice. I am LONG past any... 7/21/10 at 11:16am by NiteNicole	4	361
credit card that lets you check your FICO score? started by dislocator3972 (7/19/10 at 6:01pm)	i think a lot of cards offer this as a separate feature you... 7/21/10 at 8:47am by smokeylo	3	250
Budget Lookover? started by imamomx2 (7/19/10 at 10:36am)	I'm just starting to do this, too! I do think that with... 7/21/10 at 8:41am by smokeylo	7	395
Frugal snacks for oodles of kids? started by PennyRoo (7/13/10 at 1:53pm) 1 2 3	At our house we put out whatever we have in abundance or... 7/21/10 at 1:22am by ikesmom	52	2,281
"Pillow Pets" versus "My Pillow Pets" started by CathMac (7/20/10 at 1:31am)	I just ordered 2 pillow pets from amazon. Many are sold out,... 7/20/10 at 10:22pm by jeteaa	10	2,544
Old Navy Back to School Disc. for Students & Teachers started by KatWrangler (7/20/10 at 10:13pm)	Here is the scoop on... 7/20/10 at 10:13pm by KatWrangler	0	174
Guilt/tension over NOT DIY... Am I too miserly??? started by crunchy_mommy (7/18/10 at 12:45pm) 1 2	I have not read the whoe thread but I think a nice middle... 7/20/10 at 7:19pm by lilyka	20	807
Lowe's select curtains - 40-75 percent off!! started by busymama77 (7/19/10 at 11:31am)	Quote: Originally Posted by bigteamug Did they have any... 7/20/10 at 3:22pm by busymama77	4	377
"deflation is a threat" started by A&A (7/18/10 at 2:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A I fear "stagflation" --... 7/20/10 at 11:31am by Usually Curious	16	722
Budget creation advice? started by Om Girl (7/19/10 at 1:13am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Om Girl I'm working on creating... 7/20/10 at 12:12am by bubbledumpster	8	343
Help me have a better attitude about apt downgrade started by Angelorum (7/14/10 at 5:26pm)	This has been inspirational! I have been considering... 7/19/10 at 10:39pm by Proudmom2Teeg	16	828
Best cell phone plans for a family? started by daytripper75 (7/12/10 at 12:39pm)	I think the PP comment about service is a really important... 7/19/10 at 2:06pm by Jazzmin	8	453
Downsizing home post-divorce started by meandmine (7/19/10 at 2:02am)	Have you checked out www.coabode.com? If your house is large... 7/19/10 at 11:59am by A&A	5	330
What would this cost in your area? started by sanguine_speed (7/16/10 at 1:02pm)	Full time daycare rates and pay by the hour sitters are... 7/19/10 at 12:57am by Om Girl	16	743
What do you buy from Costco/Sam's that is cheaper than the grocery store? started by mykdsmomy (7/14/10 at 11:12pm) 1 2	I know my prices so it's easy to figure out what is cheaper... 7/18/10 at 6:35pm by grisandole	28	1,878
nm started by KayleeZoo (7/18/10 at 11:01am)	taken 7/18/10 at 11:01am by KayleeZoo	0	121
No Maternity Coverage--Worst Case Scenarios? started by camprunner (7/17/10 at 12:48pm)	I had severe preeclampsia with DS and delivered at 32 weeks.... 7/17/10 at 11:22pm by Bokonon	4	340
KMart Smart Assist Program started by KatWrangler (7/17/10 at 6:33pm)	I ran across it by accident when I signed up for My Rewards... 7/17/10 at 8:56pm by KatWrangler	2	285
Refilling Ink Cartridges started by LDSmomma (7/16/10 at 1:31pm)	That's an awesome idea. I've gotten bargain ink on-line and... 7/17/10 at 4:49pm by MyLittleWarrior	2	202
To sell or not to sell? started by mamasaurus (7/15/10 at 4:31am)	I'm glad you decided on something. It sounds as if it will... 7/17/10 at 3:55pm by VisionaryMom	12	610
can you help me go over my budget? started by mrstim (7/7/10 at 8:08pm) 1 2	I don't see any reason for them to sell either one of their... 7/17/10 at 10:58am by fioner	23	1,309
business owner question started by Happy912 (7/13/10 at 11:50pm)	Yeah- unfortunately all the debt is in their personal names.... 7/16/10 at 7:54pm by Happy912	5	327
Buying a car through Costco? started by greenmansions (7/15/10 at 5:44pm)	Anyone done it? How did it go? Did you feel like you got a... 7/15/10 at 5:44pm by greenmansions	0	141
Another Amazon Thread started by HSMOM3 (7/15/10 at 10:38am)	I know this isn't as good as the free Amazon Prime for EDU.... 7/15/10 at 10:38am by HSMOM3	0	172
How do you cope when everything's falling apart? started by VisionaryMom (7/13/10 at 12:11pm)	I do a lot of crying. And get up in the morning and deal with... 7/15/10 at 2:42am by lmonter	14	731
ideas to earn extra cash from home? started by frugalmama (6/28/10 at 10:46am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by BJewels79 I should know by the... 7/14/10 at 7:42pm by Ianthe	27	1,912
WWYD? Use some retirement to pay for school? started by Sharon, RN (7/7/10 at 5:12pm) 1 2	I honestly would not use retirement money to pay for school.... 7/14/10 at 10:57am by SC_Jan	26	855
Bausch and Lomb Bio True Contact Lens Cleaner - Free at Walmart started by KatWrangler (7/12/10 at 7:53pm)	I like free from the get go, myself. 7/13/10 at 7:12pm by KatWrangler	2	991
Money troubles started by jgracefrank (7/4/10 at 11:22pm) 1 2 3	Being a the wife of a man in ministry gives real meaning to... 7/13/10 at 10:48am by Usually Curious	42	2,689
Does your weekly grocery budget... started by cristina47454 (7/9/10 at 4:12pm)	I've heard 10% is a good amount for stocking up. 7/13/10 at 8:26am by smokeylo	11	692
Another "what would you do" Thread started by jeninejessica (7/10/10 at 8:59pm)	Oh I know. It's very interesting to watch people from afar.... 7/12/10 at 10:14pm by jeninejessica	16	729