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Let's Get...Domestic started by VisionaryMom (7/8/10 at 9:20pm)	Thanks for the responses. I did buy over $300 worth of fabric... 7/12/10 at 6:51pm by neveryoumindt...	18	1,007
Baja Fresh Coupons available for printing started by KatWrangler (7/12/10 at 6:16pm)	Here you go!http://ehy.site-ninja2.com/bff-burrito 7/12/10 at 6:16pm by KatWrangler	0	211
Half Price Books Printable Coupons started by KatWrangler (7/12/10 at 6:15pm)	Here you go!http://www.halfpricebooks.com/HPB945-071210s.html 7/12/10 at 6:15pm by KatWrangler	0	132
What do you do with old torn pillowcases and sheets? started by Juvysen (7/9/10 at 2:21pm)	Good fabric goes to the rag bin, if it's super soft and... 7/12/10 at 10:45am by Denvergirlie	12	710
How much of income is it reasonable to spend on mortgage/loans? started by HappiLeigh (7/7/10 at 12:43am)	Oh, and i absolutely DO agree 30% is too much..unless you... 7/11/10 at 11:51pm by bobandjess99	15	905
How much will car accident affect insurance rates? started by nixnux (7/9/10 at 10:02pm)	Thanks ladies. I heard back from the woman and the quote was... 7/11/10 at 4:18pm by nixnux	7	656
... started by Olma (7/11/10 at 1:16pm)	never mind 7/11/10 at 1:16pm by Olma	0	250
moms of many: lets talk groceries other things started by Summertime Mommy (6/29/10 at 12:27pm) 1 2	I don't have much to add-it was just so comforting to hear... 7/10/10 at 4:53pm by sapientia	34	2,038
June 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by ewp11100 (6/1/10 at 9:33am) 1 2 3 4 5	Thanks. Over to July to post a HAPPY update.... 7/10/10 at 12:42pm by Fruitful4Him	80	5,657
I hate the cost of healthcare! started by VisionaryMom (7/7/10 at 4:47pm)	if it comes out to be high, you could try researching options... 7/10/10 at 12:25pm by AnnaNova	8	594
Should we file for Bankruptcy? started by Ianthe (6/30/10 at 5:19pm)	check out BKforum.com, also you can usually get a consult... 7/10/10 at 1:38am by greenfaery*	16	1,271
Need new furnace started by candycat (7/8/10 at 1:14pm)	Well, if we can swing the price, we definitely will. All our... 7/9/10 at 7:05pm by candycat	9	427
the financial side of a chronic illness started by earthmama369 (6/29/10 at 1:02pm)	I've been battling a rare sort of autoimmune disorder since... 7/9/10 at 6:46pm by myjo	14	900
Help us decide what to do with our cars started by greenmom4 (7/8/10 at 3:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Selesai I would sell the acura... 7/9/10 at 5:08pm by Logan's Mom	11	318
going on 3rd child and need new car advice started by dex_millie (7/8/10 at 9:24am)	Quote: Originally Posted by dex_millie They do have a... 7/9/10 at 11:53am by pbjmama	16	494
selling kids clothes - ebay, yard sale started by meandk0610 (7/8/10 at 4:08pm)	OXYCLEAN SPRAY!!! So good!!! 7/9/10 at 10:11am by sunflower.mama	16	566
Resource for determining payroll withholdings? started by Caneel (7/8/10 at 10:28am)	irs federal witholding calculator:... 7/8/10 at 12:41pm by Carson	2	170
HELP: Budget Daily Planner? started by mamadodson (7/7/10 at 10:09pm)	That sounds like the Dave Ramsey... 7/7/10 at 10:17pm by TanyaS	1	216
Possibly inherting 25k... started by mamadelbosque (7/6/10 at 11:26am)	I'll move a part to emergency fund...maybe 7 thousand...and... 7/7/10 at 9:46pm by Shakti77	9	632
can refinancing change ownership? started by ElliesMomma (7/2/10 at 11:43pm)	To second what most have said... The house can stay in your... 7/7/10 at 3:54pm by Mama Lo	7	479
The Costs Of Becoming A Parent started by marsupial-mom (7/5/10 at 4:04pm)	(no title) 7/7/10 at 2:05pm by sanguine_speed	2	380
Any tips for cutting your own hair short? What style is easy to cut/care? started by naturallyspeaking (7/5/10 at 9:41pm)	I did the ponytail haircut for years and loved it. It is... 7/7/10 at 10:02am by Ruthiegirl	5	542
Where do you see our economy going in 5 years? started by marimara (6/5/10 at 12:54pm) 1 2	This area I see as being more financially depressed. Jobs are... 7/6/10 at 2:26pm by kittywitty	32	2,371
How "doable" is this budget amount? started by KayleeZoo (7/1/10 at 8:08pm) 1 2 3	Yes, $1650 is almost twice what we make each month. So it's... 7/5/10 at 3:38pm by PenelopeJune	45	1,983
Resources for family members becoming caregivers started by butterflies (7/3/10 at 12:01pm)	The hospital social worker should be able to help them. 7/5/10 at 10:43am by Staceyy	2	244
Selling a car privately, how to and another $ question... started by mbhf (6/28/10 at 6:21pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by lunarlady I've never sold a car... 7/5/10 at 3:39am by lmonter	12	518
Keen knockoffs...is there such a thing? started by cristina47454 (6/24/10 at 2:29pm)	6pm.com often has Keens for cheap, I loved Keens and... 7/4/10 at 4:19pm by Norasmomma	8	948
Inexpensive, durable school uniforms? started by becoming (7/2/10 at 9:43am)	http://www.frenchtoast.com/ I like this brand No purple but... 7/3/10 at 10:51am by BathrobeGoddess	11	723
Really Cheap Decorating Thread!! started by granola_mom (6/2/09 at 5:05pm) 1 2 3…6	(no title) 7/3/10 at 4:45am by mykdsmomy	107	4,881
Student Loan Consolidation started by dogmom327 (6/30/10 at 2:26pm)	Thanks! 7/2/10 at 8:15pm by dogmom327	2	358
Help me save on a rent a car in Florida started by gbailey (7/2/10 at 5:14pm)	I keep hearing about these great $18 for two day deals but so... 7/2/10 at 5:14pm by gbailey	0	130
Anyone else live with their parents out of neccesity? started by Mylie (6/29/10 at 2:41pm)	I don't have internet so I was hoping you wouldn't think I... 7/2/10 at 3:07pm by Mylie	4	448
What to do with car loan I can't afford? Refi w/poor credit? Any advice? started by grisandole (6/27/10 at 5:08pm)	Have you tried getting a cosigner on a refinanced loan? A... 7/2/10 at 3:06pm by xmysticprincessx	7	471
Budgeting: what tools do you use? started by Marylizah (7/1/10 at 8:53am)	We have a two step process - DH has an excel spreadsheet that... 7/2/10 at 12:57pm by lyterae	10	336
~~ June No-Spend Challenge ~~ How Low can you Go? started by CrunchyVTMom (6/1/10 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3…9	Well...not great but not horrible. June 1 - June 2 - June 3... 7/2/10 at 11:57am by Hollysmom	174	4,756
Where Are Your Savings? started by Staceyy (6/28/10 at 1:27pm)	We have been saving for a down payment on a house for a... 7/2/10 at 9:35am by becoming	11	578
The financial side of getting a graduate degree, advice please! started by liberal_chick (6/29/10 at 11:13am)	Well, I have a teaching credential in social science and a... 7/2/10 at 12:53am by Chamomile Girl	11	520
MIL Needs Help & Advice started by lucyem (6/28/10 at 4:05pm)	Have her contact the social security office. They can help... 7/2/10 at 12:16am by Staceyy	14	734
Thinking about dropping our health insurance started by emma1325 (6/24/10 at 12:42am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Bokonon Even the healthiest... 7/1/10 at 1:47am by sparklett	55	2,651
Does your frugalness cause you to be in contact with people from different income levels? started by HipGal (6/28/10 at 2:25pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ChristyMarie We're pretty comfy... 6/30/10 at 10:55pm by blizzard_babe	22	1,350
Anyone made it from living in high debt to debt free with savings? started by Bluebird9 (6/29/10 at 11:14pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sunnysandiegan (My degree is in... 6/30/10 at 8:30pm by dbsam	5	559
Get Out of Debt June 2010 started by Tradd (6/3/10 at 2:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Sarah, is the life insurance policy tied to an IRA or... 6/30/10 at 3:58pm by MyTwoAs	65	2,829
How much would you pay a 10 year old to feed your fish/water the garden? started by LynnS6 (6/28/10 at 2:26pm)	Wow. to have the neighbor kid water my garden and feed my cat... 6/30/10 at 2:30pm by lilyka	14	429
Talk to me about: Individual Health Insurance started by Theia (6/28/10 at 10:04pm)	Thank you for the suggestions everyone. I will check into the... 6/29/10 at 3:43pm by Theia	5	354
Envelope System Categories/Rules started by PoetryLover (5/18/10 at 10:23am)	We use envelopes for everything except our mortgage, student... 6/29/10 at 1:58pm by dizzysmom	18	1,247
Help figuring out college fund!? started by ewp11100 (6/28/10 at 2:40pm)	this is great info as we are getting ready to open a college... 6/29/10 at 1:06pm by mommyjoy	4	265
Rental security deposit question started by SkylarVT (6/27/10 at 9:11pm)	Forgot to add this site if you haven't found it... 6/29/10 at 2:55am by mamadonna	9	443
So confused! Home work estimates. started by candycat (6/27/10 at 10:30pm)	I just asked my DH, who used to do (and still sometimes does)... 6/28/10 at 9:56pm by belovedofbast	7	357
best tennis shoes for kids on a budget started by Sativarain1 (6/24/10 at 11:42pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mbhf where are you from? ... 6/28/10 at 5:19pm by Jaxinator	20	919
Trying to Figure out What to do with our Mortgage started by mountainsun (6/24/10 at 8:47am)	Quote: Originally Posted by bstandlee I feel like this has... 6/28/10 at 8:20am by mountainsun	8	718