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How do you pay for private school? started by femalephish (4/17/10 at 10:35am)	My family makes quite a few sacrfices. This year we purchased... 4/18/10 at 5:50pm by AndrewsMother	18	753
Woot! What a blessing! started by annettemarie (4/18/10 at 2:39pm)	This thread has been removed pending moderator review. I am... 4/18/10 at 2:39pm by annettemarie	0	187
Budget Spreadsheets started by TwinMomPlus (4/16/10 at 1:59pm)	Thanks everyone!!!! I am going to play around with the ones I... 4/18/10 at 11:29am by TwinMomPlus	4	425
Warning about Wells Fargo automatic "bi-weekly" payment plan started by cschick (4/16/10 at 8:46pm)	I hear your frustration. Maybe you can change the bi-weekly... 4/17/10 at 9:42pm by sunnysandiegan	6	1,562
Anyone do the Making Home Affordable program? started by TwinMomPlus (4/12/10 at 6:01pm)	I have read on another forum that had a trhead dating back to... 4/17/10 at 6:03pm by TwinMomPlus	12	772
Needing support and budget help started by Flower Sack (4/16/10 at 3:56am)	Have you heard of Angel Food Ministries? They are a low cost... 4/17/10 at 4:41pm by TwinMomPlus	6	438
need a crash course in frugality! shopping is a problem! started by stellarae (4/13/10 at 10:23pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by stellarae how the crap do... 4/16/10 at 11:10pm by frugalmum	19	1,002
It's June! Lets Get Out of Debt with Dave Ramsey started by mtm (6/1/09 at 1:56pm) 1 2 3…10	We help consumers who have more than $5k in unsecured debt.... 4/16/10 at 10:34pm by ccdebt00	191	4,770
Would this work? Paying off cc started by lalaland42 (4/16/10 at 7:28pm)	My understanding of credit cards is that once you start... 4/16/10 at 8:56pm by yeahwhat	1	276
super ultra last minute tax connundrum started by MadiMamacita (4/15/10 at 11:37pm)	The 1040X is the one for amending. I noticed a mistake on... 4/16/10 at 8:08pm by 4evermom	6	344
Ways to fund a CNA class? started by Pariah (4/15/10 at 1:26pm)	You could look into your state's WIA program. It's run... 4/16/10 at 3:38pm by jenners26	11	608
Food Stamps and "assets" started by mrsfrenchy (3/24/10 at 12:06am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Ruthla I'd like to see taxable... 4/16/10 at 2:24pm by Polliwog	75	4,272
Landlord question--there's a leak in my rental unit started by madskye (4/15/10 at 4:07pm)	There are plenty of possible leaks in plumbing that only show... 4/16/10 at 2:16pm by yeahwhat	2	385
Need help explaining to DH started by MummaLitt (4/16/10 at 9:11am)	Have you checked out the new "Savers" thrift store that just... 4/16/10 at 12:27pm by celtic_angel	18	568
Pricing used curriculum? started by annettemarie (4/15/10 at 9:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie I never really... 4/16/10 at 11:32am by amyamanda	4	251
What's your tax refund look like? (US Mamas) started by cappuccinosmom (2/21/10 at 10:05pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by velochic I know some people get... 4/16/10 at 10:42am by mumm	48	2,120
I need to make $425 a month started by ihugtrees (4/14/10 at 7:58pm) 1 2	Have you looked for on-campus jobs at school? I've had a few... 4/16/10 at 10:23am by lolar2	21	1,106
Are we going to be financially liable? started by annettemarie (4/9/10 at 11:55am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by cschick Yeah, this. My parents... 4/16/10 at 12:15am by organicmommy	36	2,289
System for every 2w paychecks? started by Charmie981 (4/13/10 at 4:32pm)	Dh also gets paid every two weeks. It was driving me nuts to... 4/15/10 at 7:42pm by Drummer's Wife	11	543
Free Starbucks coffee if you bring a mug started by eirual (4/15/10 at 8:09am)	It's in the States, too. 4/15/10 at 3:00pm by jrpbrown1	1	191
Taking care of the bills without alienating spouse? started by BettinaAuSucre (4/14/10 at 10:40am)	Quote: Originally Posted by zinemama Same here. Honestly, I... 4/15/10 at 2:21pm by BettinaAuSucre	10	517
intro ..ish started by Green_Ma_4 (4/13/10 at 12:21pm)	Thanks for the hugs and support ladies. Our life has... 4/15/10 at 11:05am by Green_Ma_4	4	283
Can I lie to WIC re: vaccinations? started by skybluepink02 (4/13/10 at 4:18pm)	for whatever reason it was never a big deal for us. In... 4/15/10 at 8:40am by kerc	17	865
Custom Slipcovers? started by basilisa76 (4/11/10 at 9:08pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by texmati I would also keep in... 4/14/10 at 11:52pm by dbsam	6	423
Got a free hand knotted Oriental rug..needs cleaning though started by RosemaryS-F (4/13/10 at 4:40pm)	I see you are in Mass...... My uncle runs a carpetcleaning... 4/14/10 at 11:41pm by lotus.blossom	4	284
Large chunk of money coming in...what would you do? started by Charmie981 (4/13/10 at 4:56pm)	I would put aside 1k for an EF, no matter what. We recently... 4/14/10 at 11:34pm by nola79	16	716
WWYD- Vacation or SAVE Money!!! started by mommyto4grits (4/14/10 at 9:14am)	I really think this is a no-brainer - you go on the trip!... 4/14/10 at 5:43pm by nd_deadhead	18	436
Working parents with tight budgets-Any suggestions? started by new york momma (4/7/10 at 9:28pm) 1 2	There may be things in your current budget that you may be... 4/14/10 at 2:39pm by jessaroo	21	1,171
Private Maternity Coverage? Do I need it? started by camprunner (4/12/10 at 10:04pm)	Right now it looks like I'm going to hang on for at least... 4/14/10 at 12:05am by camprunner	6	447
Anyone been to Dave Ramsey LIVE! started by mommyto4grits (4/13/10 at 11:33am)	I went a few years ago - it mostly is the same as taking FPU,... 4/13/10 at 3:14pm by frugalmama	2	209
Cost of a pet (cat)? started by pbjmama (4/12/10 at 11:00am)	It sounds right to me. I've had some years where I only had... 4/13/10 at 2:37pm by Peony	17	551
I always thought I was middle class but apparently I'm not! started by laohaire (3/25/10 at 12:49pm) 1 2 3	Hmm interesting information. If you don't seem to be... 4/12/10 at 9:44pm by WorldsBestMom	42	3,134
A cool way to save money together started by BrooklynDoula (4/4/10 at 6:26pm)	Thought I would bump this. 4/12/10 at 8:48pm by BrooklynDoula	3	567
Payoff loan or continue payments wwyd? started by MissMommyNiceNice (4/7/10 at 7:48pm)	You're going to save up money at 1.6% to pay off a loan at... 4/12/10 at 6:26pm by dachshund mom	17	632
help with refinancing or selling house please started by chistinawc (4/9/10 at 8:54am)	Quote: Originally Posted by chistinawc Not all day. It's... 4/12/10 at 5:48pm by mnnice	14	498
WWYD re: car purchase? started by feminist~mama (4/1/10 at 9:27pm)	I've heard of new clutches costing about $800, but that's for... 4/12/10 at 3:16pm by xmysticprincessx	19	755
Help me start investing started by CT Mommy (4/11/10 at 9:55pm)	Oh and a BIG YES on the start with Roth IRAs advice from zinemama 4/12/10 at 10:52am by dancebaraka	4	250
Savings for DC? started by swd12422 (4/9/10 at 4:28pm)	We just opened a savings account for ds last year (he's 6... 4/12/10 at 12:21am by StephandOwen	15	456
Savings: What counts as 'living expenses'? How did you build yours? started by summer_time (4/8/10 at 12:00pm)	I am trying to figure that out right now. I am doing a... 4/11/10 at 9:55pm by chezlyryan	7	592
HELOC to pay off mortgage started by PJJ (7/25/09 at 1:28pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cristeen Guys, this thread is... 4/11/10 at 1:55pm by honeybunmom	6	589
Tax changes for 2011 - cuts are set to expire started by zebu (4/7/10 at 12:38pm)	That was very helpful!!! 4/11/10 at 7:41am by PJJ	1	441
Heads up about "Riviera" canned soups from Dollar Tree started by Arianwen1174 (4/9/10 at 6:38pm)	Good idea, Thystle! I think the cans are in the recycling bin... 4/11/10 at 2:38am by Arianwen1174	3	1,068
Back filing for 2010 Home Buyer credit started by tinuviel_k (4/10/10 at 3:52am)	We did this about two weeks ago. Was told it'll take about... 4/10/10 at 10:35pm by StormySar	6	396
Free Baby Products started by Lucy Alden (3/26/10 at 7:42pm)	I'm still impatiently waiting for my credits to show. I'll... 4/10/10 at 3:55pm by confustication	13	641
Tax Refunds started by AKA_PI (4/6/10 at 3:08pm) 1 2	We just bought our first house. Closing is in less than two... 4/9/10 at 11:10pm by colsxjack	25	833
What do you do to keep your home cool on the cheap? started by LDSmomma (4/6/10 at 6:47pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Pumpkin_Pie keeping the house... 4/9/10 at 10:49pm by TwinMomPlus	23	929
is this a deal? started by maeby (4/7/10 at 5:14pm)	thanks for your help! i offered her 150 and she took it, but... 4/9/10 at 1:24pm by maeby	4	305
Thinking about quiting my job... started by june'smom (4/9/10 at 1:10am)	I advise you to make the cuts in your budget for 3 months,... 4/9/10 at 12:43pm by GuildJenn	1	300
Working parents with tight budgets-Any suggestions? started by new york momma (4/8/10 at 12:11am)	According to one internet site, the average teacher salary in... 4/9/10 at 10:59am by bluebunny	8	423
I think i'm losing my mind! started by JamieB (4/8/10 at 3:52pm)	I thought of a couple of other things to consider. How long... 4/9/10 at 9:32am by yeahwhat	7	420