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$200/hr? Really?? started by cristina47454 (3/18/10 at 12:34pm)	I've personally never understood the "per hour" charge on tax... 3/19/10 at 8:09pm by Tiffanoodle	17	809
Emergency cash at home - how much? denominations? ever use it? started by Denvergirlie (3/18/10 at 3:24pm)	Scanning the thread, I don't remember seeing this, but keep... 3/19/10 at 6:21pm by bigteamug	9	805
WWYD? Red flag in home buying. started by Ornery (3/19/10 at 1:10am)	I'm glad you found out that the neighbors were not lying.... 3/19/10 at 5:09pm by CarrieMF	12	847
....whispers... started by amyamanda (3/18/10 at 9:08am) 1 2	(no title) 3/19/10 at 11:24am by kay4	27	863
Home Inspection and Warranty Questions started by Shellie (3/4/10 at 11:14pm)	You do bring up good points. We have a water softener so... 3/19/10 at 5:23am by Shellie	8	513
Does this sound crazy? started by AllysonB (3/16/10 at 12:38pm)	I lived in an RV for a couple years as a child and a boat... 3/19/10 at 4:37am by Shellie	9	631
buying a home after a short sale, some questions started by fullofgrace (3/18/10 at 10:48am)	After looking over the thread, we've decided that, due to the... 3/18/10 at 3:45pm by annettemarie	1	296
Layoff questions updated in OP started by kittywitty (2/11/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2	Updated. Thanks for your help, everyone! 3/18/10 at 11:41am by kittywitty	35	1,877
Help! How do you live without a bank account? started by sunnylady303 (3/16/10 at 5:37pm) 1 2	there is a bank inside the walmart ere...crap, i can NOT... 3/18/10 at 1:36am by bobandjess99	27	1,614
Right time financially to have children started by aquarius aspiring (3/11/10 at 4:29pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by K1329 There are also factors... 3/17/10 at 3:34pm by WeasleyMum	25	1,292
back to college...on cash only. anyone else? started by PajamaMama (3/16/10 at 1:38pm) 1 2	I'm an "anyone else." This is a timely discussion for me. I... 3/17/10 at 2:31am by Sierra	20	649
Buying a cell phone started by ArtsyMomma (3/15/10 at 8:48pm)	Thanks everyone! I really love this particular model, I don't... 3/16/10 at 5:40pm by ArtsyMomma	9	317
Anyone planning to retire early? started by samy23 (9/3/09 at 7:24am) 1 2	Check out insurance through professional organizations as... 3/16/10 at 9:56am by madskye	31	1,265
Defaulted student loans & my DH's credit started by ihugtrees (3/15/10 at 10:13pm)	I have student loans and my husband is not responsible for... 3/16/10 at 7:24am by mattemma04	1	454
advice please update in post 6 with interest rates started by JamieB (3/15/10 at 4:46pm)	After seeing the interest rates I'd totally pay off the Visa... 3/15/10 at 11:46pm by Ola_	18	501
Where to sell cloth diapers??? started by Cheshire (3/9/10 at 4:57pm)	I just had mine up on ebay. They did change the rules back.... 3/15/10 at 7:50pm by MissMommyNice...	18	967
Nervous about turning down $10k gift started by Violet2 (3/14/10 at 2:38pm)	I was going to suggest the same as a pp - try to save the... 3/15/10 at 2:36pm by K1329	6	627
ever rented a room? started by VisionaryMom (3/12/10 at 12:19pm)	We don't currently do this, but if you are considering it I... 3/15/10 at 1:53pm by proudmamanow	8	564
We are in trouble- please help us! started by southernmama (12/28/09 at 10:56pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Mama J Rock You could also have... 3/15/10 at 9:26am by Ballack	14	1,335
Line Drying Questions started by JTA Mom (3/11/10 at 2:39pm) 1 2	i did try those collapsible wooden racks and they are too... 3/14/10 at 6:25pm by justmama	20	896
When to sell what on ebay/CL/etc.? started by HipGal (3/14/10 at 4:33pm)	I am developing a plan to make a little extra money this... 3/14/10 at 4:33pm by HipGal	0	199
US gov't claims it can save $500,000,000 annually if people switch from paper dollars to $1 coins started by amyamanda (3/9/10 at 9:59pm) 1 2 3	I wish I loved the $1 coins. But I always feel like I'm... 3/14/10 at 4:19pm by HipGal	49	1,695
Hotels started by columbusmomma (3/10/10 at 1:09pm)	It's worth keeping in mind that if you book through a website... 3/14/10 at 3:42pm by jem1976	16	531
How are banks allowed to get away with this? started by oceanbaby (10/16/09 at 3:06am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaMonica Yes, but from what I... 3/14/10 at 3:26pm by littleplum	65	2,957
What do you do when you can't make income and expenses balance? started by bobandjess99 (3/7/10 at 11:54pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by A&A A couple of people... 3/14/10 at 2:13pm by That Is Nice	72	4,068
Good books on money management? started by Om Girl (3/11/10 at 1:25pm)	I have the original "The Truth About Money" by Ric Edelman,... 3/14/10 at 6:32am by swd12422	9	530
more income, same budget started by jeteaa (3/12/10 at 2:02pm)	If it's because you're feeling guilty about spending on... 3/13/10 at 11:45pm by nudnik	9	457
free cloth diapers anywhere? started by mamaflutter (3/13/10 at 3:21pm)	Check a few threads down on this same subforum, somebody is... 3/13/10 at 11:35pm by JamieCatheryn	6	386
best place for textbooks? started by lisalulu (3/13/10 at 6:09pm)	Definitely check out craigslist. 3/13/10 at 9:06pm by twin_mama	5	190
Ack! Tax hit now that I'm single started by Kiernan (3/12/10 at 12:52pm)	I'm sorry for your loss (mostly of DH but the money too). Use... 3/13/10 at 9:59am by JamieCatheryn	6	443
Have you seen anything similar to this playhouse but cheaper? started by FoxintheSnow (11/8/09 at 11:42am)	why dont you have a look at Playhouse Kids some are cheap and... 3/12/10 at 10:36am by KarenReed	9	504
Is this pell grant taxable? started by Contrariety (2/4/10 at 2:38am)	Not taxable, as long as it was all spent on tuition and books... 3/11/10 at 5:22pm by Dar	4	1,281
Is it impossible and would value any input started by sbgrace (3/10/10 at 3:07am)	You may qualify for medicaid if your son is diagnosed. 3/11/10 at 3:23pm by sarasprings	15	942
Budgeting after a layoff - pay off debt or save? started by ItsBasilThyme (2/27/10 at 12:04pm) 1 2	another vote to put your money into savings - my dh has been... 3/11/10 at 9:20am by greenmansions	22	933
Frugal birthday party ideas? started by proudmamanow (3/2/10 at 5:15pm) 1 2	how about making some of these ears as a take home... 3/11/10 at 7:22am by LaughingHyena	21	1,089
Feeling like financial misfits among peers/friends/etc.. started by dexlor (3/7/10 at 11:02am) 1 2	OP, ignore your friends, tighten that belt buckle and start a... 3/11/10 at 3:03am by claddaghmom	23	1,684
how long did it take you to get your refund back? started by lovebug (3/10/10 at 4:03am)	13 days, but I file a Schedule C. My fiance got his in about... 3/10/10 at 8:24pm by wahm	16	579
Advice on lending to family? started by texmati (3/9/10 at 6:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by texmati Well... against all... 3/10/10 at 4:45pm by cristeen	15	510
Help me play with my budget. started by Mal85 (3/9/10 at 1:36pm)	your income is approximately $500 more than the expenses you... 3/10/10 at 12:55pm by doubledutch	11	494
DR Budget Question: When you rely on OT started by onlygirls (3/10/10 at 12:55am)	I see what you are saying, save some of the extra money extra... 3/10/10 at 12:09pm by onlygirls	4	247
I'm in a huge mess,what are my options?How to talk to landlord? started by missmich (3/8/10 at 1:10pm) 1 2	For whatever reasons she is not able to post on this thread... 3/10/10 at 11:24am by lilyka	29	2,091
What Is Your Motivation? started by shepav (3/8/10 at 2:39pm)	Peace of Mind & Personal Freedom ... I coupon & get lots of... 3/9/10 at 6:45pm by dancebaraka	12	411
Snowball Calculator? started by cristina47454 (3/9/10 at 12:14pm)	http://www.vertex42.com/Calculators/...alculator.html I found... 3/9/10 at 2:21pm by cristina47454	2	200
Is there any reason not to buy this car? (long, sorry) started by Narawen (3/8/10 at 3:29pm)	sounds like a good deal to me. As a former Honda owner I have... 3/9/10 at 12:57pm by ~Boudicca~	9	427
Airline Tickets??? started by liliaceae (9/19/09 at 9:45pm)	I've found the cheapest fares by calling airlines. For one... 3/9/10 at 7:47am by Jaxinator	18	757
Birthday presents started by ambersrose (3/6/10 at 2:51pm)	We don't have presents in our budget, but I do choose which... 3/8/10 at 7:02pm by karemore	16	494
Dumb FS Question started by springbride (3/7/10 at 5:51pm)	Here in PA they go on at midnight-2am. I know because I've... 3/8/10 at 4:03pm by Attila the Honey	8	527
Best Places for if We Relocate? Update! started by mammal_mama (1/1/10 at 7:52pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mammal_mama I'm kind of... 3/8/10 at 1:19pm by dauphinette	47	3,027
Best Banks started by C.Arden (3/5/10 at 5:27pm)	We love USAA!!! 3/8/10 at 9:19am by jen in co	17	596
Pls help me figure out if this is a fair car price started by FireWithin (3/7/10 at 6:13pm)	Mileage seems high to me for the year, but we bought a 2001... 3/8/10 at 5:48am by lmonter	16	415