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WWYD: Low cost estate planning/living trusts started by Bluebird9 (6/24/10 at 12:39am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Emmeline II I don't see why... 6/27/10 at 4:23pm by velochic	9	408
Opportunity to buy a business started by gwen's mom (6/25/10 at 1:01pm)	Gwen's mom, what more have you learned since posting? Does it... 6/27/10 at 4:07pm by sleepypeanutsmom	8	374
Alternative to city water? started by crunchy_mommy (6/20/10 at 10:44am) 1 2	We only have 2 adults & 1 toddler in our house and we have... 6/27/10 at 3:17pm by crunchy_mommy	20	870
Droid phones on prepaid plans? started by Satori (6/25/10 at 8:53pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by jadekat We have a 2 year... 6/27/10 at 12:32pm by Satori	4	350
50 facts about the U.S. Economy started by ~Boudicca~ (6/24/10 at 4:53pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by SleeplessMommy I think it is... 6/27/10 at 12:05pm by lolar2	7	653
Mortgage insurance started by sunbun (6/24/10 at 6:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by alegna If the value of your... 6/26/10 at 9:58pm by ryan'smom	4	337
Full refund for many Kellogg's cereals - 28 million boxes recalled started by gurumama (6/26/10 at 11:49am)	My husband has a box of corn pops that are on the list, but... 6/26/10 at 1:33pm by nolansmummy	1	527
desperately need to refinance started by lilyka (6/25/10 at 11:43pm)	I am in contempt of court as it is. my xh is not being kind... 6/25/10 at 11:43pm by lilyka	0	314
Mint.com or other software? started by VisionaryMom (6/22/10 at 10:40am)	I like Mint because it helps me see where my money is going.... 6/25/10 at 10:21pm by smokeylo	2	269
Keep getting kicked while we're down Update in #13 started by Mama~Love (6/21/10 at 12:52pm)	Mamalove, Sorry you are having such a rough time. Lots of... 6/25/10 at 5:34pm by pauletoy	18	1,295
What all do you save for? started by velochic (6/23/10 at 3:10pm) 1 2	We save for potential lay offs (which has happened more than... 6/25/10 at 4:35pm by Ianthe	21	851
Contact Solution? Frugal Suggestions? started by KatWrangler (6/23/10 at 3:37pm)	We will have to try the pharmacy rewards programs. I've been... 6/25/10 at 3:22pm by VisionaryMom	13	467
deleted started by yukookoo (6/6/10 at 2:54pm) 1 2	Under $175,000. 6/24/10 at 11:00pm by jimblejamble	32	2,379
nevermind started by junco (6/15/10 at 5:02pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by basje First off, HUGS! You... 6/24/10 at 10:48pm by TerraNoelle	20	1,717
Collection Letter...yikes! started by Mayfly (6/22/10 at 8:03pm)	We have to pay the lawyer to get rid of the warrant and... 6/24/10 at 3:37pm by Mayfly	13	790
What is a Good 8+ Passenger Vehicle? started by weezix (6/20/10 at 2:33pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mbhf The third row of a minivan... 6/24/10 at 12:39pm by weezix	15	600
Does anyone just work odd jobs? started by VisionaryMom (6/23/10 at 1:33pm)	Quote: The job I took that disappeared was community arts... 6/23/10 at 6:28pm by CarrieMF	5	284
how much to pay cat-checker/feeder? started by ekh (6/22/10 at 8:05am)	We typically pay $50 for a three-day stint (we have two small... 6/23/10 at 2:22pm by magster	8	306
Another "Can I Stay at Home" Thread started by greenmom4 (6/22/10 at 11:21am)	I actually have no copays - it's an HRA account, so... 6/23/10 at 1:48pm by greenmom4	9	479
Summer Sale... Careful now!! started by WorldsBestMom (6/22/10 at 11:44pm)	The answer for me is to stay out of stores for the most part.... 6/23/10 at 1:08pm by celestialdreamer	2	297
medicaid q started by jessaroo (6/8/10 at 10:23pm)	This depends on your state. If you income is low enough, then... 6/23/10 at 12:18pm by Davonia	4	381
Can this even be done? started by Juliacat (6/22/10 at 7:20pm)	Those are good points, all. Thanks. We have no other debts... 6/23/10 at 10:33am by Juliacat	12	508
Swipebids: online auction, credit card info required at time of registration started by CathMac (6/23/10 at 9:58am)	I could really use a Mac laptop for my job hunt (so I can get... 6/23/10 at 9:58am by CathMac	0	154
piggy banks started by sarasprings (6/22/10 at 11:55pm)	We loved the Money Savvy pig. It worked out well for us until... 6/23/10 at 5:18am by LilyGrace	1	177
Has RESERVATION REWARDS scammed you? started by Emmeline II (6/21/10 at 9:12pm)	Yep. They did the same thing to me. 6/22/10 at 10:26pm by brittneyscott	3	405
Pricey but totally worth it, share your story! started by SolaSola (6/4/10 at 1:47pm) 1 2 3 4	DF and I bought a brownstone in January and we only just... 6/22/10 at 6:12pm by paintedfire	78	4,670
is it possible? worth it? started by inky leeuhhh (6/22/10 at 12:40am)	argh i just typed out a huge response to this and my computer... 6/22/10 at 3:10pm by inky leeuhhh	8	399
Share your cheap meals here! started by sewaneecook (6/11/10 at 2:28pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by JTA Mom Colcannon-- Basically... 6/22/10 at 10:45am by VisionaryMom	23	1,540
Question about Yard Sale Pricing started by Momma Moo Martin (6/17/10 at 2:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nd_deadhead This year we made... 6/21/10 at 11:28am by Momma Moo Martin	12	518
Hanna Andersson sleepers at Costco started by jennlyn (6/20/10 at 5:36pm)	Not sure if this is where to post, but Costco had the HA... 6/20/10 at 5:36pm by jennlyn	0	465
Home renovation in PA started by annettemarie (6/19/10 at 1:35pm)	First, check Habitat for Humanity. Are you eligible for new... 6/19/10 at 9:52pm by SleeplessMommy	2	284
Frugal landscaping? started by Okapi (6/16/10 at 7:15pm)	We generally 'till up the land, rip up all the weeds we... 6/18/10 at 10:55pm by darling_deedee	4	422
Regretting financial decisions... started by applecider (6/15/10 at 10:10pm)	They say the only time the price of your house matters is the... 6/18/10 at 1:14pm by choli	13	1,090
Anyone ever foreclose on purpose? started by LiLStar (5/28/10 at 8:02pm) 1 2	I say, ask yourself seriously what is best for your family's... 6/17/10 at 11:38pm by UrbanSimplicity	25	2,210
Couponers I need some help! started by KatWrangler (6/14/10 at 11:52am)	I used some at Shop N Save today with no problem. She just... 6/17/10 at 11:16pm by KatWrangler	8	459
What would you do? started by annettemarie (6/17/10 at 12:15pm)	This thread has been removed at the OP's request, due to... 6/17/10 at 12:15pm by annettemarie	0	154
Stbxh and car loan/payments- Cross posted single parenting started by NewDirections (6/10/10 at 4:49pm)	In divorce, everything in negotiable. Don't reimburse him... 6/16/10 at 9:28am by SleeplessMommy	3	440
do you really need to spend $100 to have your air conditioner serviced every year?? started by MommyDOK (4/28/10 at 12:45am)	The first thing that you need to do is check to be sure that... 6/16/10 at 6:29am by Urieen	14	999
Question as to the value of coupons started by gabbyraja (6/14/10 at 4:01pm) 1 2	It depends on how how you work it. I said that at the... 6/16/10 at 2:43am by lmonter	20	989
Cooling the house started by MommaLura (6/9/10 at 5:37pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Okapi This isn't for the house,... 6/16/10 at 1:11am by annethcz	10	584
Would you buy a different vehicle? started by thriftyqueen (6/9/10 at 5:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nd_deadhead The trouble with... 6/16/10 at 1:11am by Om Girl	10	577
Great Information on fraudulant coupons started by KatWrangler (6/15/10 at 10:26am)	DH was emailed some fake coupons that I tried to use this... 6/15/10 at 6:08pm by sewaneecook	2	273
Anyone get rid of their smart phone? started by Tradd (6/3/10 at 12:24am) 1 2 3	can someone, either here or pm, tell me the best way to view... 6/15/10 at 10:27am by chel	47	3,003
My food budget vs. food ethics started by hopefulfaith (6/11/10 at 9:26am) 1 2	OP here. Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful responses. I... 6/15/10 at 10:14am by hopefulfaith	29	2,650
One down, three to go! started by Purple*Lotus (6/4/10 at 9:48pm)	Congrats on paying it off! I am so happy for each medical... 6/15/10 at 8:58am by mattemma04	10	444
S/O of the how to save for a home thread: Where did you get your down payment? started by Chamomile Girl (6/10/10 at 8:10pm) 1 2	I plan to use my RRSP (retirement savings) for mine. I... 6/15/10 at 8:39am by dealic	37	1,300
Best site for checking credit reports and scores started by dbsam (6/14/10 at 6:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by blessedwithboys ... 6/14/10 at 8:43pm by Austin'smom	5	277
Slowly improving finances started by wish (6/13/10 at 8:11pm)	Great Job!! I love it when we can save at least 30% at the... 6/14/10 at 8:16pm by Austin'smom	3	267
Quicken and Mint question started by linguistmama (6/14/10 at 9:35am)	Is there any way to get either program to show when a bill is... 6/14/10 at 9:35am by linguistmama	0	120
Craigslist question started by Poddi (6/7/10 at 2:49am)	It could be how much you are asking for the items. I normally... 6/13/10 at 11:12pm by texmati	17	669