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Your money or your life.... started by mamaofthree (4/4/10 at 5:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by carfreemama The book excited me... 4/8/10 at 2:05pm by enfpintj	9	799
Eating Healthy On A Budget? started by chely7425 (4/6/10 at 3:09pm) 1 2	"I can't plant anything on a large scale..." It is amazing... 4/8/10 at 2:02pm by Smithie	22	970
How can I reduce my electricity bill? started by happy_momma (8/22/09 at 6:50pm) 1 2	There's a couple things that have lowered our elec bill. Shut... 4/8/10 at 1:59pm by Satori	33	1,865
Coupons! started by Auraji (4/8/10 at 12:59am)	I am new to coupons also and the savings have been great... 4/8/10 at 1:14pm by Funnie	5	291
Has anyone here sold a ring (or other expensive jewellery) through classifieds? started by Kinguk (4/6/10 at 3:53am)	I do agree that Ebay has better odds of selling jewelry, if... 4/8/10 at 1:55am by Poddi	6	683
economical, safe sunscreen started by riverview9 (3/31/10 at 3:10pm) 1 2	Adele Davis, the famous nutritionist from the 1970s, mentions... 4/8/10 at 1:04am by provocativa	29	2,028
Prepaid cell phone? started by amber913 (4/6/10 at 3:32pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by amber913 This is actually the... 4/8/10 at 12:54am by Smocked	12	409
Coupon codes for Kmarts started by WorldsBestMom (4/7/10 at 7:04pm)	Moving to Frugality 4/8/10 at 12:14am by annettemarie	1	149
My car died. Repair or get a different car? started by StephandOwen (4/6/10 at 5:09pm)	Glad it was something small!! 4/7/10 at 9:03pm by ErikaLeigh	7	405
stay self employeed or take employee job? started by yukookoo (4/7/10 at 11:13am)	Take the job.... but is there an option to keep some of his... 4/7/10 at 6:04pm by zebra15	5	295
Applying for a VA home refinance? started by Punchy Kaby (4/7/10 at 12:59pm)	Thank you! I called my bank to see what options we have and... 4/7/10 at 3:25pm by Punchy Kaby	2	139
Turbo tax started by Amys1st (2/12/10 at 12:12pm) 1 2	Update on our Turbo experience... We have used Turbo for... 4/7/10 at 2:02pm by gwen's mom	20	941
March 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (3/4/10 at 3:19am) 1 2 3…9	I think the protein powder and bars may depend on how the... 4/7/10 at 7:39am by leavemealone	164	9,086
Can I keep my kids in private school? started by darien (4/3/10 at 11:28pm) 1 2	Would it be possible for you to move to an area with a better... 4/7/10 at 12:44am by karkli	29	1,821
Handy fuel cost calculation site started by 4evermom (4/6/10 at 8:40am)	Very cool thanks! 4/6/10 at 11:20pm by Katie T	1	234
Need ideas! -- coming up with $2,000 ? started by highlandmum (4/5/10 at 12:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by brogansmomma Huh?? DH? She has... 4/6/10 at 4:07pm by velochic	14	755
Help me think this through... started by confustication (4/3/10 at 7:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Usually Curious Maybe you could... 4/6/10 at 3:14pm by confustication	13	685
Would you cash in a retirement annuity for this? started by shelleyd (4/6/10 at 12:49am)	I would almost certainly NOT cash in any retirement for the... 4/6/10 at 12:42pm by leavemealone	5	424
Favorite bargain-hunting websites? started by Addie (4/5/10 at 5:27pm)	I look around bradsdeals.com quite a bit. 4/6/10 at 7:33am by alicia622	1	291
Getting Out of Debt, March 2010 started by mtm (3/1/10 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3…7	Whoops, I thought I posted that in the April thread... 4/6/10 at 4:11am by kitteh	122	4,281
Are you the same class that you were raised as? started by laohaire (3/25/10 at 1:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I grew up upper middle class. several trips to europe,... 4/6/10 at 1:59am by Magelet	88	3,767
He didn't tell me he received a significant inheritance started by red and lulu (4/2/10 at 1:43pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by sugarlumpkin Dump him and take... 4/5/10 at 7:03pm by Ellien C	41	3,208
Any easter gifts BESIDES food/easter eggs? started by samy23 (3/31/10 at 10:36am) 1 2 3	Used cartoon DVD of Bugs Bunny $2 Pencils, magnifying glass,... 4/4/10 at 10:55am by NightOwlwitho...	42	1,394
Lands End shoes cheap started by amyamanda (4/1/10 at 11:33am)	I do believe it is only boys shoes. It only starts out at... 4/3/10 at 9:19pm by mum4boys	5	653
hyperventilates WE DID IT! started by dealic (4/1/10 at 2:52pm)	Yeah, I'm really impressed. Great job! I'm inspired! 4/3/10 at 3:52pm by kitteh	19	675
Do you actually tithe/donate 10%? started by JamieCatheryn (3/25/10 at 5:57pm) 1 2 3 4	Definitely, ShareBear, I totally agree with you. In fact,... 4/2/10 at 9:56pm by crunchy_mommy	62	2,751
March No Spend Challenge started by triscuitsmom (3/1/10 at 3:00pm) 1 2 3…9	MARCH Key: - no spend day - made a credit card payment -... 4/2/10 at 9:16pm by thesimplelife25	176	4,227
Feeling bad, worried my child is missing out on things due to our finances started by samy23 (3/31/10 at 1:36pm) 1 2	I agree with most everyones posts on here, and just wanted to... 4/2/10 at 5:10pm by blackmath	20	1,422
Car maintenance started by honey-lilac (3/29/10 at 8:18pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nd_deadhead Somebody has to say... 4/2/10 at 4:05am by zebra15	14	493
reverse retirement xpost in declutter, org and simplify started by enfpintj (4/1/10 at 10:49pm)	stop by this wonderful blog about simplicity and check out my... 4/1/10 at 10:49pm by enfpintj	0	272
Spring weather & A/C - most efficient use? started by ChristyMarie (4/1/10 at 9:04am)	I live in AZ and it gets very hot here. Today is April 1st,... 4/1/10 at 9:36pm by zebra15	6	260
Help with deciding on maximum amount for house payment started by becoming (3/29/10 at 12:33am) 1 2	Given the high preschool cost and comparing it to the ratios... 4/1/10 at 9:31pm by orangecanoe	21	967
I won the lotto this week, what steps should I take to share money? started by Amys1st (4/1/10 at 4:43pm)	You are so silly 4/1/10 at 7:33pm by zebra15	1	291
* March Home-cooking Challenge!! * started by Ianthe (3/2/10 at 12:39am) 1 2 3…6	All dinners are gluten, dairy and egg free. 1-Crustless... 4/1/10 at 4:26pm by jewellz	112	3,101
S/O of "Class" Thread- Why don't we say how much money we make? started by Belia (3/28/10 at 3:54pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mom0810 In the circles in which... 4/1/10 at 2:12pm by philomom	42	1,782
How do you become a saver vs. a spender? started by greenmom4 (3/29/10 at 6:15pm)	That's one thing I've got going, I do contribute 12% to... 4/1/10 at 12:42pm by greenmom4	19	812
One car family? started by Om Girl (3/29/10 at 3:04am) 1 2	We currently have 1 vehicle, a minivan. For a couple of years... 4/1/10 at 10:44am by ollyoxenfree	37	906
What prices can you expect at yard sales? started by Britishmum (3/30/10 at 9:00pm)	Thanks for the input everyone. Seems I need to go craigslist... 3/31/10 at 3:31pm by Britishmum	10	538
What % of my income should I save and what % should go to debt? started by mama_ani (3/30/10 at 12:53pm)	Thank you for your replies everyone! I've adjusted my budget... 3/31/10 at 2:54pm by mama_ani	8	524
Working Nights and Energy Costs. Solutions? started by Shelsi (3/29/10 at 6:14pm)	Check your attic insulation... 3/31/10 at 9:46am by SleeplessMommy	10	405
Ooh, the deals! Plan Toys Green Dollhouse and Wishbone Bike! started by HeatherB (1/20/10 at 5:06am)	Dollhouse is now $99 3/30/10 at 10:57pm by zebra15	4	1,219
If you could pick only ONE day of the week to hold a yard sale... started by Thystle (3/28/10 at 10:37pm)	Around here, Sunday afternoon is quite hot! People done with... 3/30/10 at 5:24pm by AAK	8	374
Online Wills/Living Trusts started by mama lipenga (3/28/10 at 9:28pm)	Another advantage to a real live lawyer is that you have a... 3/30/10 at 4:32pm by mnnice	2	227
do bills increase when you move from an apartment to a house? started by samy23 (3/29/10 at 1:19pm)	Just a note on yard work. The thing that pushed us out of... 3/30/10 at 11:21am by BetsyS	19	651
Car Rental for Cheap? started by akichan (3/27/10 at 3:25pm)	Sign up for the emails from the companies, I just got one... 3/29/10 at 5:44pm by Satori	7	390
Traveler insurance? started by Satori (3/29/10 at 1:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ChristyMarie Check with your cc... 3/29/10 at 5:28pm by Satori	3	190
"Good" debt vs. savings started by crunchy_mommy (3/28/10 at 7:26pm)	Oh we will definitely continue to save SOME amount no matter... 3/29/10 at 2:01pm by crunchy_mommy	12	430
Have you ever been homeless? started by Thystle (3/12/10 at 2:30am) 1 2 3	Yes, 3 times as an adult. It sucked. One time I had a job,... 3/29/10 at 12:40pm by Chicky2	52	2,621
How much money is enough for you? started by laohaire (3/24/10 at 4:00pm) 1 2	Last year, dh and I earned $94,000 before taxes. We have... 3/29/10 at 10:40am by carfreemama	26	1,283
Maternity leave on a shoestring... started by Bethla (3/29/10 at 1:32am)	Short term disability for the 8 wks I'm considered disabled.... 3/29/10 at 4:42am by Bethla	4	309