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How much to pay sitter(s)? started by grniys (4/29/10 at 9:32pm)	Wow. When I started babysitting, I was making a dollar per... 5/1/10 at 12:56am by greenbeanmama	4	416
can we really save on electric bills? started by Punchy Kaby (4/28/10 at 12:39am)	We do not run the AC at all. We simply have a floor fan that... 5/1/10 at 12:28am by ErikaLeigh	16	643
No Income w/ disconnection pending... started by youngwife (4/29/10 at 2:52pm)	Also there are normally a lot of churches that if you talk to... 5/1/10 at 12:04am by ErikaLeigh	9	788
Anyone heard of "camperships"? Scholarships for kids to go to camp? started by gurumama (4/29/10 at 12:52pm)	All the camps in our area have some form of financial... 4/29/10 at 10:33pm by AAK	5	588
Should I spend some money? started by crunchy_mommy (4/25/10 at 12:34pm)	Well the student loans are at 1-2% interest & our savings WAS... 4/29/10 at 7:42pm by crunchy_mommy	15	759
trade what you dont need anymore for things you do, or will started by bluebirdiemama (4/29/10 at 6:46pm)	there is both a regular swap and a reverse swap going on in... 4/29/10 at 6:46pm by bluebirdiemama	0	251
MY BLANKEE wholesale prices for all. started by ILoveMySofie (4/28/10 at 10:07pm)	Moved from I'm Pregnant to Frugality and Finances. 4/29/10 at 1:41pm by rootzdawta	1	405
Unemployed ?'s help please started by wantingagirl2b#4 (4/28/10 at 7:32pm)	Do not resign. And he should try to get his "firing" or... 4/29/10 at 11:42am by cristeen	5	443
Budgeting Setup...am I thinking about this the wrong way? started by cristina47454 (4/29/10 at 10:32am)	We always use last month's income to pay this month's bills.... 4/29/10 at 11:30am by tinuviel_k	1	231
Becoming an authorized user on someone's account... started by cristina47454 (4/29/10 at 10:57am)	I had my name on some of my mom's accounts, until I took over... 4/29/10 at 11:14am by rcr	1	229
Online budgeting software? started by Fuamami (4/29/10 at 2:05am)	Oh yeah! Pearbudget! Never mind, I found it. 4/29/10 at 2:08am by Fuamami	1	197
Most Frugal Ways to Move Two States Away started by Purple Cat (4/25/10 at 5:26pm)	Look into using an ABF trailer, you only pay for the space... 4/28/10 at 11:15pm by EricaDoula	8	570
Loan for a used car? started by LuckyMommaToo (4/28/10 at 12:03am)	Thanks for the feedback -- I don't know if she belongs to a... 4/28/10 at 6:45pm by LuckyMommaToo	5	344
Eligible for FS with 50/50 custody? started by frolick16 (4/28/10 at 4:00pm)	Does anyone know the answer to this? I share 50/50 custody... 4/28/10 at 4:00pm by frolick16	0	169
Getting out of Debt in April started by mtm (3/31/10 at 9:46pm) 1 2 3 4	I do budget my own blow money. Its uses vary - chai tea, an... 4/28/10 at 11:36am by MyTwoAs	61	2,740
So thankful for stockpile started by Norasmomma (4/27/10 at 4:36pm)	i'm so glad you guys are going to be okay. i hope the... 4/28/10 at 9:16am by justmama	5	543
pass on debt? started by jeteaa (4/23/10 at 8:37pm)	I'm sorry, but you are NOT responsible for dead people's... 4/27/10 at 8:46pm by FloridaBorn	8	802
The downside of paying off debt. started by proudmamanow (4/19/10 at 1:18pm)	I am all for silver linings. Firstly, what a blessing it is... 4/27/10 at 8:37pm by just_lily	18	1,879
Credit card rewards suggestions started by maptome (4/26/10 at 11:04am) 1 2	Currently Discover Card's 5% promo is for home improvements... 4/27/10 at 7:46pm by A&A	20	676
To window or not to window? started by nd_deadhead (4/22/10 at 12:43pm) 1 2	[QUOTE=nd_deadhead;15339905] In addition to the exhaust fan,... 4/27/10 at 1:52pm by SleeplessMommy	20	757
Time-barred debt started by jeminijad (4/23/10 at 10:04pm)	I really like the idea of giving $250 to a charity, too.... 4/27/10 at 11:19am by sassafrass94	11	834
How to fix your credit in hopes of buying a home?? started by EricaE (4/24/10 at 5:04pm)	I've been a long-time renter and have seen my landlords shell... 4/27/10 at 12:24am by schreiberwriter	13	617
I need some good ideas... started by greenbeanmama (4/20/10 at 10:56pm) 1 2	Do you have prescription coverage with your health insurance... 4/26/10 at 7:52pm by Om Girl	26	1,880
Best prices on electric toothbrush replacement heads? started by gwen's mom (4/26/10 at 5:08pm)	Dh and I both have Sonicare e-series toothbrushes and Dd has... 4/26/10 at 5:08pm by gwen's mom	0	132
Anyone else noticing what's happening to Canadian mortgage rates? started by ParisApril (4/24/10 at 9:50am)	I've been hearing for awhile that interest rates are expected... 4/26/10 at 1:06pm by HeatherAtHome	6	516
Another Medical Bill Question started by Warpedmom (4/23/10 at 1:18pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by EricaE In my experience, it's... 4/23/10 at 8:20pm by Purple*Lotus	2	332
Inexpensive to Moderately priced moisturizing shampoo started by CathMac (4/20/10 at 1:46am) 1 2	Quote: Nexxus changed their formulation for Humectress. It... 4/23/10 at 3:47pm by Norasmomma	23	1,144
How much to spend on a house started by maptome (4/22/10 at 9:27pm)	So you currently live on just 25% of your income? That puts... 4/23/10 at 3:47pm by RollerCoaster...	7	528
Got "hard core" frugal tips? started by darien (4/18/10 at 6:29pm)	OP I hope you can use some of the great advice you've been... 4/23/10 at 2:23pm by TiredX2	19	1,538
how do you handle unpaid hospital bills? UPDATE post 9 started by jess_paez (4/21/10 at 7:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Black Orchid RE: Charity Care-... 4/23/10 at 12:10pm by gini1313	17	1,185
can i get a harsh critique on our budget?(upd. with plan of action post 31) started by meg-momto2 (4/20/10 at 3:37pm) 1 2 3	oh gosh, TiredX2. i got confused about my own finances by... 4/22/10 at 8:17pm by meg-momto2	49	2,949
Paying bills - online or via mail? started by Tradd (4/16/10 at 11:58pm) 1 2	I just started using bill pay - and I work for a bank! I had... 4/22/10 at 5:29pm by honeybunmom	39	1,225
Saving on groceries and food started by mermaidmama (4/21/10 at 11:23pm)	We eat less. We eat lower on the food chain. We grow a lot of... 4/22/10 at 1:10pm by Ruthiegirl	5	434
Tips or articles on building a multigenerational home? started by EBeth0000 (3/9/10 at 6:58pm)	We've discussed this as a possibility at times. A few things... 4/21/10 at 9:48pm by cristeen	12	733
IBR student loans- happy story! started by sinsaratea (4/20/10 at 5:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sinsaratea Oh forgot to add,... 4/21/10 at 6:53pm by cschick	3	361
expedia coupon code started by philomom (4/21/10 at 3:42pm)	Do you have to go through Expedia? I often find their prices... 4/21/10 at 4:53pm by Dar	1	196
Ethics and investments started by laohaire (4/20/10 at 4:31pm)	I feel your pain, OP. I am in similar shoes. Although DH and... 4/21/10 at 1:50pm by DisplacedYooper	14	458
appraisal questions started by alicia622 (4/17/10 at 11:05am)	We got our appraisal value today and it was a bit higher than... 4/20/10 at 9:11pm by sunnysandiegan	12	624
Anyone use an "Envelope System"? started by JayGee (4/18/10 at 8:40am)	Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama Ha! We all have... 4/20/10 at 6:09pm by mum4boys	15	559
Financially strapped and want one more baby? started by Phoebe (4/14/10 at 9:57pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mnnice After DS2 I briefly had... 4/20/10 at 4:02pm by VisionaryMom	32	1,824
How much should I budget for car maintenance? started by greenmom4 (4/19/10 at 4:34pm)	We have a VW with 140k miles and a 1958 pickup. Both have new... 4/20/10 at 11:03am by Carson	2	370
Hitting the wall started by EmsMom (4/17/10 at 7:20pm)	I would consider a few new clothes and a dresser a 'need'... 4/19/10 at 8:04pm by Free Thinker	8	559
putting together a wardrobe started by VisionaryMom (4/7/10 at 5:21pm)	Thanks for all of the suggestions! I forgot to come back &... 4/19/10 at 4:57pm by VisionaryMom	17	804
going back to school at 30? (x-posted in student/parenting) started by Om Girl (4/18/10 at 10:24pm)	(for some reason I can't edit my other post from my phone -... 4/19/10 at 12:08pm by Drummer's Wife	3	305
Money Software started by Turquesa (4/18/10 at 8:30pm)	I tried Mint.com for a while and it wasn't doing what I... 4/19/10 at 12:07pm by RollerCoaster...	7	298
I want to be a SAHM... started by snuggly (4/8/10 at 12:36am)	I am not sure how much you are willing to cut back, but I was... 4/19/10 at 10:28am by StrawberryFields	18	999
How to hire someone to look after investments started by texmati (4/15/10 at 2:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic Most financial... 4/19/10 at 1:20am by texmati	4	343
deleted started by yukookoo (4/16/10 at 11:06am) 1 2	I believe someone else mentioned this, but the first thing I... 4/18/10 at 7:27pm by karkli	27	2,015
Any way to get past tax info? started by Purple*Lotus (4/15/10 at 12:13am)	Quote: Originally Posted by 34me Glad you got them! I guess... 4/18/10 at 6:51pm by Purple*Lotus	13	432
Mortgage accelerator with HELOC started by PJJ (4/18/10 at 10:16am)	We don't have a HELOC, (I think it's a huge ripoff) but we do... 4/18/10 at 6:34pm by Sarah W	2	258