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How to save for a home? started by Lovumms333238 (6/9/10 at 6:58pm)	Have you read any of Dave Ramsey's books?www.daveramsey.com 6/13/10 at 6:53pm by phathui5	13	573
Which books for financial advice? started by larablue (6/7/10 at 6:23am)	I really like All You're Worth[U ]by elizabeth warren[/U] 6/11/10 at 8:31pm by modmom	14	528
DH got laid-off then his boss lied to UI and said he quit!! WWYD? started by anomaly13 (6/11/10 at 12:12pm)	IDK how big the company is, but most "corporate"-size... 6/11/10 at 5:39pm by swd12422	3	582
Sitting down with financial planner? started by Oriole (6/10/10 at 8:13pm)	We have met with one a couple of times. He offers advice,... 6/11/10 at 8:57am by velochic	2	226
Cable or dish? started by kate42 (6/7/10 at 8:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by odenata It's worth giving a... 6/11/10 at 8:03am by kate42	18	517
what's your average per meal cost (B, L, & D)? started by caedmyn (6/8/10 at 4:34pm)	Our food budget (including eating out, household supplies,... 6/10/10 at 11:07pm by OkiMom	10	592
Out of luck :( started by TwinMomPlus (6/10/10 at 9:39pm)	How discouraging. I am sorry. 6/10/10 at 11:03pm by Ruthiegirl	1	348
Housing/Finances question -- Xposted in Single parenting started by simplemama32 (6/10/10 at 6:06pm)	Definitely talk to a lawyer, but I think you can order the... 6/10/10 at 10:03pm by NewDirections	1	184
Would you pursue this job? started by cristina47454 (6/8/10 at 8:25pm)	One thing to consider is the age of your baby. I know... 6/10/10 at 6:34pm by brittneyscott	10	657
What are you doing to improve your financial situation? started by samy23 (6/2/10 at 5:45pm) 1 2	I've been off track for a while and need to get back to... 6/10/10 at 2:59pm by brittneyscott	26	1,291
Disney on the cheap started by PJJ (5/29/10 at 5:45pm)	Great suggestions already given. I only have a small one to... 6/9/10 at 11:49pm by bnhmama	12	938
What do you think of Magic Jack? started by babydanielsmom (6/6/10 at 10:10am)	I've honestly heard really bad things about the magic... 6/9/10 at 9:55pm by beansmama	10	488
ex husband and deed to the house started by merryns.mom (6/7/10 at 1:19pm)	Has the house appreciated in value? Some houses are worth... 6/9/10 at 8:57pm by chickabiddy	10	885
Throwing myself a pity party. started by Fuamami (6/9/10 at 4:29pm)	Concentrate on the good things in your life. Think about all... 6/9/10 at 4:58pm by ambersrose	1	291
The Dave Ramsey thread... started by annettemarie (6/9/10 at 2:25pm)	has been removed and will not be returned. 6/9/10 at 2:25pm by annettemarie	0	230
stop me before its too late! started by BreatheMama (6/8/10 at 10:08am)	Well, I didnt do it We did recycling, libary and then the... 6/9/10 at 10:28am by BreatheMama	5	356
When a credit card company calls... started by annettemarie (6/7/10 at 9:37pm)	It could be that they are trying to get you to opt back into... 6/8/10 at 4:08pm by BathrobeGoddess	11	502
New drivers in the house! started by nd_deadhead (6/7/10 at 6:54pm)	Wow. We have 2 "teen" drivers (even though our daughter is 21... 6/8/10 at 4:00pm by enkmom	4	384
Help Me Make A Food Plan started by PiesandAbrosmama (6/7/10 at 1:55pm)	The most important question is- what do you eat? I'd... 6/8/10 at 1:52pm by annethcz	6	419
Deciding on number of children started by HeatherAtHome (5/14/10 at 10:47am) 1 2 3 4	DH and I started the parenting journey with the idea that... 6/7/10 at 6:38pm by KayleeZoo	67	4,429
OMG!!! We tracked our spending this month started by mysticmomma (5/31/10 at 1:01pm)	Groceries 62 Gas 51.40 donuts for church 15 Unknown 13 Rent... 6/7/10 at 12:01pm by mysticmomma	8	1,117
I still think we're screwed started by Mama~Love (6/3/10 at 2:27pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by root*children am i the only one... 6/7/10 at 9:09am by Mama~Love	31	2,681
Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) started by sewaneecook (6/4/10 at 5:51pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sewaneecook griffin2004, did... 6/7/10 at 4:32am by griffin2004	9	388
our stupid mistake started by AAK (6/4/10 at 5:04pm)	I'm also guessing that, since this is a privately held... 6/6/10 at 6:52pm by honeybunmom	5	640
Best window coverings for keeping a house cool? started by rose angel (6/6/10 at 1:11am)	We got solar screens that go on the outside. They were... 6/6/10 at 4:46pm by newbymom05	3	371
Credit card and car loan advice started by NewDirections (6/5/10 at 2:00pm)	If you are buying the next month or so there is no guarentee... 6/6/10 at 5:00am by zebra15	2	232
Best place to buy a water heater? started by cornflake girl (6/2/10 at 12:56am)	Quote: Originally Posted by cornflake girl Really? Does... 6/5/10 at 2:14pm by fierrbugg	3	245
Internet: Broadband..the cheapest? started by Jyotsna (6/5/10 at 1:16am)	The cheapest way to get internet is to have a WIRED... 6/5/10 at 9:51am by Tradd	1	178
Stop and Shop Scan It started by MisaGoat (6/2/10 at 1:47pm)	I LOVE them. I've been using it forever (our Stop and Shop... 6/5/10 at 12:08am by cedoreilly	9	664
Free Entrance To National Parks This Weekend started by KatWrangler (6/4/10 at 8:11pm)	Thanks! 6/4/10 at 8:34pm by sunnysandiegan	1	152
What to do with all that WIC? started by sarah_bella1050 (2/1/10 at 10:18pm) 1 2	WIC is not use or lose. I regularly give back the babyfood... 6/4/10 at 5:52am by MangoMommy	34	2,817
Mortgage Question started by momct (6/2/10 at 12:07pm)	Timing of the mortgage payment: I don't see how this would... 6/3/10 at 12:04pm by Annie Mac	10	480
Is it even possible to get creditors off your back? started by LDSmomma (5/27/10 at 6:57pm)	My SIL puts them on hold and never picks the phone back up. 6/3/10 at 2:38am by PancakesMancakes	6	777
need frugal ideas blogs? books?? started by Caittune (5/27/10 at 2:45pm)	Another book that I highly recommend is Your Money or Your... 6/2/10 at 10:30pm by adorabelle	9	604
Cheapest natural shampoo? started by linguistmama (5/9/10 at 10:47am) 1 2	I use the trader joe's brand. 6/2/10 at 5:45pm by floss&ferd	22	1,863
thrifty baby options started by justmama (6/1/10 at 10:36pm)	Do you have an Ikea near you? I run a home daycare as well,... 6/2/10 at 5:20pm by just_lily	7	424
Sudden drop in elec bill? started by Satori (6/1/10 at 9:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice It's also very possible... 6/2/10 at 12:15pm by SleeplessMommy	7	430
May No-Spend Challenge ~~ We're tracking our Spending and Saving Money -- Come Join us! started by CrunchyVTMom (4/29/10 at 7:28pm) 1 2 3…11	May was a tough one, but on to June and better no spend days ... 6/2/10 at 10:58am by Hollysmom	208	5,362
Baby Saving! started by JlyGrnMigt (6/2/10 at 9:27am)	My husband and I have been married for 9 months, and are... 6/2/10 at 9:27am by JlyGrnMigt	0	191
Talk to me about roommates... started by Magelet (5/27/10 at 4:45am)	I haven't lived alone since I had a single dorm in college!... 6/2/10 at 6:29am by JlyGrnMigt	5	499
student loans-husband did not receive W2, how to handle FASFA started by frolick16 (5/29/10 at 2:32pm)	A word of caution... if his total income for 2009 was over... 6/2/10 at 12:32am by K1329	10	586
Getting out of Debt May 2010 started by mtm (4/30/10 at 11:41am) 1 2 3 4	Okay, our original moving quote was $3,000 for a one-way move... 6/1/10 at 11:45pm by eirual	77	3,643
Dropping Melaleuca - What are the alternatives? started by eastkygal (5/31/10 at 5:04pm)	thanks! $250 ain't bad. I could round up that much locally. I... 6/1/10 at 11:30pm by eastkygal	5	630
When does housing allowance count as income? started by annettemarie (6/1/10 at 4:55pm)	I worked at WIC and they probably would have counted it, but... 6/1/10 at 11:05pm by phathui5	3	621
frugality in the kitchen started by bananahands (5/11/10 at 6:59pm) 1 2	leftover meat (bacon, ham, sausage), leftover veg (spinach,... 6/1/10 at 3:42pm by fenwickmama	27	2,350
Should I buy this land in Mexico? started by prone_to_wander (5/11/10 at 8:32pm)	How is your overall financial situation? Do you have any... 6/1/10 at 3:10pm by phathui5	8	768
i just dont understand what is happening with real estate why so expensive? started by yukookoo (5/29/10 at 10:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by yukookoo .... our generation is... 6/1/10 at 2:50pm by p.s	15	885
Frugal gardening? started by AAK (5/29/10 at 7:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Knittin' in the Shade Not sure... 6/1/10 at 1:27pm by AAK	14	525
bill pay and password organization started by jpaigeadams (5/30/10 at 11:35pm)	I do it all through my bank too. I signed up with Equal... 6/1/10 at 8:50am by eirual	10	323
will interest skyrocket? advice please! started by Dandelionkid (6/19/09 at 12:23am) 1 2	I wouldn't lock it in if I have a prime - rate. You can't get... 5/31/10 at 8:42pm by Poddi	32	1,350