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May 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by thatgirliknew (5/4/10 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by maciascl I am sorry! I hope... 5/31/10 at 3:05pm by thatgirliknew	84	6,187
Help me understand using Edmunds to negotiate a Certified Used minivan started by ellairiesmom (5/30/10 at 12:14am)	We did the same comparison and the Honda dealer was a bit... 5/31/10 at 2:52pm by travlr	3	288
Frugal mamas, share your favorite tips! started by Amys1st (3/17/10 at 6:53pm) 1 2 3	forgot to add #6--- handmaking gifts saves us a TON. when dh... 5/31/10 at 12:44am by bluebirdiemama	58	4,649
Reloadable Visa cards? started by Fuamami (5/29/10 at 1:26am)	Yes! Thank you, Denvergirlie! I just checked it out, and not... 5/30/10 at 12:33am by Fuamami	3	387
Great deal on Nutiva Organic coconut oil, free shipping started by gurumama (5/25/10 at 8:47am)	When I went through checkout I didn't see the subscribe and... 5/29/10 at 5:12pm by Happiestever	5	722
i'm a debtor and i need help started by meandk0610 (5/28/10 at 10:27pm)	can you get those books from the library? I too also like... 5/29/10 at 12:36pm by Denvergirlie	2	407
please help me work through this school/working/money issue! started by rosadesal (5/25/10 at 1:30am)	Truthfully, I would not want to go into any debt at all for... 5/29/10 at 11:38am by Vaske	10	690
Please talk to me about student loans started by allborntogrow (5/28/10 at 3:33am)	Try not to get loans if you don't have to. Look into the... 5/29/10 at 11:24am by Ianthe	11	522
On welfare? Check it! started by basje (5/29/10 at 2:07am)	That's great! I'm glad you were able to find something that... 5/29/10 at 9:59am by HeatherAtHome	1	557
Any experiences w/ "We Buy Ugly Houses" (Homevestors) ? started by major_mama11 (5/28/10 at 12:56am)	I think your first step would be to have a realtor come by... 5/28/10 at 1:54pm by Austin'smom	7	1,131
Any experience with HSAs? started by honeybunmom (5/26/10 at 3:31pm) 1 2	My employer offers an HRA, which is pretty much the same... 5/28/10 at 11:04am by greenmom4	20	640
Trial BJs membership--what's a good deal there? started by RosemaryS-F (5/1/10 at 8:41am)	Either my BJ's isn't the best or I am not really navigating... 5/28/10 at 9:03am by gbailey	19	1,346
Help me think this through started by PajamaMama (5/27/10 at 1:02pm)	I was leaning toward doing the buyout and finishing your... 5/27/10 at 7:20pm by mumkimum	6	478
Anyone else feel their whole life suffers when the finances do?? started by babygrant (5/21/10 at 6:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by annethcz That happens with me... 5/27/10 at 7:10pm by listipton	11	900
Dh wants to keep our Emergency Fund in Silver started by Angelorum (5/20/10 at 11:26am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Dad@home You want to go to a... 5/27/10 at 2:35pm by mnnice	41	2,581
So Proud of My Husband! (xposted on reduce, reuse, recycle) started by AnnaNova (5/27/10 at 2:07am)	Wow, that is really awesome!!! 5/27/10 at 2:20pm by TiredX2	7	395
Kids and activities - how much do you spend? started by amyamanda (4/16/10 at 9:26am) 1 2 3	I'm thinking I need to start teaching kids classes. 5/26/10 at 11:43pm by 4evermom	53	2,855
What do you all think of commercial real estate as investment?? started by waldorfknitmama (5/24/10 at 4:21pm)	Thanks everyone! Wow a lot to think about, I just thought it... 5/26/10 at 9:48pm by waldorfknitmama	14	578
Car buying online: does this exist? started by annettemarie (5/25/10 at 11:31pm)	Thank you so much! I was able to find about 20 cars within a... 5/26/10 at 7:44pm by annettemarie	3	271
Fave Frugal Blog? started by shepav (5/24/10 at 8:52pm)	Someone already mentioned Money Saving Mom- which I love and... 5/26/10 at 4:26pm by Karamom	5	813
Silly question about retirement savings started by Poddi (5/24/10 at 9:00pm)	As I understand it: Larger amounts of retirement savings will... 5/26/10 at 1:52am by its_betty	9	517
Lawn-mowing charge started by MissLotus (5/17/10 at 11:30am)	When we were first married, we rented the lower level of a... 5/26/10 at 12:08am by greenbeanmama	19	1,104
School grant ?'s started by jamesong55 (5/25/10 at 10:12am)	So any suggestions do I need to go part time or full for the... 5/25/10 at 4:21pm by jamesong55	2	231
Ch. 13 bankruptcy tribe started by abiyhayil (4/28/10 at 1:09pm)	It doesnt look like there were many hits in "Finding your... 5/25/10 at 12:26pm by almadianna	1	452
Thrifty Ideas for Nursery Wall Art started by TwinMomPlus (5/1/10 at 10:02pm)	In bean's nursery we did hoop art with left over fabrics..... 5/23/10 at 11:38am by Mommabean	13	1,414
Only one more payment! started by Purple*Lotus (5/21/10 at 10:39pm)	Big achievement! Well done. 5/22/10 at 5:08pm by Ruthiegirl	3	311
For once something decent happens with a credit card... started by MissLotus (5/19/10 at 7:56pm)	Ahh, I hadn't thought of that; perhaps the new laws require... 5/22/10 at 3:47pm by MissLotus	4	695
I hope this is just a mistake! started by Purple*Lotus (5/19/10 at 12:24am)	I'm glad it all worked out. It's scary when the numbers don't... 5/20/10 at 9:19pm by annethcz	6	718
Usbank's overdraft program fees? started by linguistmama (5/20/10 at 1:13pm)	http://www.federalreserve.gov/consum..._overdraft.htm Read... 5/20/10 at 7:22pm by Arduinna	4	328
begining budgeting help started by emcare (5/17/10 at 3:49pm)	emcare, first you should pat yourself on the back for... 5/20/10 at 12:08pm by nd_deadhead	8	571
Starting to freak out about paying for my college . . . started by allborntogrow (5/12/10 at 2:26am)	Congratulations! A prestigious, dream school and enough aid... 5/19/10 at 8:12pm by zinemama	12	896
What is your best freecycle find? started by AtYourCervices (5/16/10 at 9:49pm)	I once posted a wanted for a lawn mower. An elderly gentleman... 5/19/10 at 1:28pm by Sharlla	14	878
Car insurance question--Desperate! started by La Sombra (5/17/10 at 1:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowmoon Have you tried... 5/18/10 at 7:47pm by BetsyS	6	431
refinancing fees.... started by sunnysandiegan (3/25/10 at 3:01am)	awesome update! We had been thinking about a refi, and had... 5/18/10 at 1:08pm by texmati	12	782
Cheapest prepaid cell plan? started by Satori (5/18/10 at 1:00pm)	probably not for email/text/web included. Maybe Cricket? But... 5/18/10 at 1:01pm by Drummer's Wife	1	219
Can I quit my job so I can study full-time? started by samy23 (5/17/10 at 10:59am)	I know plenty of people (parents) who are full time students... 5/18/10 at 11:14am by Ianthe	3	320
Spending freeze - what's the longest you've been on one? started by busymama77 (5/13/10 at 6:00pm)	Quote: ETA: If you are strong-willed, you could still go to... 5/17/10 at 5:04pm by texmati	10	757
I just want to give up... started by femalephish (5/16/10 at 11:22pm)	It sounds like you need either more income or fewer expenses.... 5/17/10 at 4:40pm by freestylemama	6	738
We're consumer debt-free!!! started by limabean (5/12/10 at 12:25pm)	Wooohoooo!!!! 5/17/10 at 3:07pm by Thystle	18	728
Can we talk about homemade things? started by Nursingnaturalmom (5/10/10 at 9:10am)	We have sensitive skin here so I too wanted to make my own... 5/17/10 at 3:07pm by treehuggermama	13	933
What does my 8yo dd REALLY need in terms of clothes? started by cristina47454 (5/15/10 at 3:39pm)	Yeap try it all on. I might suggest several pairs of jeans -... 5/17/10 at 12:56pm by Teenytoona	8	647
Scholarships started by Usually Curious (5/13/10 at 4:33pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by LizzyQ I don't know about your... 5/16/10 at 11:45pm by Usually Curious	8	452
New car advice started by annettemarie (5/15/10 at 10:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by JTA Mom Is there any reason... 5/16/10 at 7:38pm by annettemarie	12	539
How much does it cost to put in a new bathtub? started by FoxintheSnow (5/15/10 at 8:51pm)	Installation and plumbing are going to cost the most $$. The... 5/15/10 at 9:00pm by iamama	1	446
cross posted - thinking of becomiong SAHD started by colsxjack (5/14/10 at 1:06am)	Quote: Originally Posted by laohaire And from what he... 5/15/10 at 6:09pm by crunchy_mommy	15	550
Medical bill code question started by 4evermom (5/15/10 at 2:06pm)	Can we be billed for both a complete (76770) and limited... 5/15/10 at 2:06pm by 4evermom	0	167
Budget -- Where To Start?? started by aquarius aspiring (5/14/10 at 12:50am)	DH and I have been married for 6 years (holy cow!) and have... 5/15/10 at 11:33am by eirual	8	499
debt denial started by wish (5/14/10 at 1:42pm)	Your car is worth more than 12,200. That's what the dealer... 5/14/10 at 5:48pm by JTA Mom	4	544
Financial Aid Problems started by KatWrangler (5/13/10 at 3:08pm)	You know that you wouldn't have to start paying back student... 5/14/10 at 3:20pm by sunyata	8	568
What would you do with an extra $10,000 dollars? started by MrsMike (5/12/10 at 4:27pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MrsMike She does have a good... 5/14/10 at 2:25pm by TiredX2	5	512