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loan interest calculator that shows how much interest started by momofmine (2/2/10 at 8:31pm)	Can you use a spreadsheet? If so, label the columns like... 2/8/10 at 7:09pm by nd_deadhead	5	286
CAn we talk about lowering the water/sewer bill? started by dubfam (2/8/10 at 2:09pm)	Here's a link about hacking your toilet tank for free... 2/8/10 at 6:42pm by Chicky2	11	365
Taxes and withholdings started by Chicky2 (2/6/10 at 2:21pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by dawningmama If the numbers look... 2/8/10 at 4:17pm by Chicky2	9	446
Get rid of tv and videos-- pros and cons? started by darien (2/7/10 at 8:04pm)	I would consider buying a cheap stand alone DVD player for... 2/8/10 at 12:29pm by mnnice	6	340
24 cents? Really? started by sunnysandiegan (2/5/10 at 3:36pm) 1 2	Quote: Get some tape, a piece of paper, and 24 pennies. If... 2/8/10 at 2:12am by PenelopeJune	22	1,136
Friend owes us money (sorry kinda long) started by bcblondie (1/19/10 at 2:05pm) 1 2 3	Thanks everyone. Well the innital loan was from over 5 years... 2/7/10 at 8:27pm by bcblondie	59	2,311
First time home buying credit started by kittywitty (2/5/10 at 11:12pm)	So they stopped processing the homebuyer credit in late oct/... 2/6/10 at 9:52pm by blazer	11	388
Taxes done...but there was a problem! started by Mommabean (2/6/10 at 2:09pm)	(no title) 2/6/10 at 9:01pm by kittywitty	10	529
Babyganics 35 load laundry detergent $1.99 AC started by claddaghmom (2/6/10 at 3:31pm)	Never done this before so I hope it's in the right place ... 2/6/10 at 3:31pm by claddaghmom	0	242
Can't pay my taxes...now what? started by CeciMami (2/4/10 at 4:19am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by GearGirl I too would cancel the... 2/6/10 at 1:42am by PJJ	24	1,443
How to Cut Cost in Tough Times started by WorldsBestMom (2/4/10 at 6:00pm)	Hey ladies please feel free to share other ways in which you... 2/6/10 at 1:18am by WorldsBestMom	13	944
the second great recession? started by p.s (2/3/10 at 2:47pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by meandk0610 maybe they could... 2/5/10 at 8:57pm by p1gg1e	21	1,335
Ouch! Food Budget started by claybear (2/1/10 at 12:11am) 1 2	For years our grocery budget has been kicking my butt. We aim... 2/5/10 at 6:02pm by FeelingBlessed	23	1,238
if you could live anywhere in the world int he coming economy where? started by yukookoo (2/3/10 at 3:14pm) 1 2	I would make sure I was by family and friends during these... 2/5/10 at 3:43pm by jessaroo	21	957
Best deal for coconut water online? started by 1babysmom (2/4/10 at 11:41pm)	I think amazon has the best prices when they are on sale. I... 2/5/10 at 9:12am by schrocat	2	202
Ask and you shall receive! (another thrift store score) started by Hey Mama! (2/4/10 at 5:12pm)	Got to love the thrift stores.... I know i do too. It's... 2/5/10 at 12:22am by Denvergirlie	3	419
Health Insurance- Need HELP! started by adorabelle (2/2/10 at 9:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by KatWrangler No, it sounds like... 2/4/10 at 10:23pm by leavemealone	6	400
Amazing Thrift Store find! started by _ktg_ (2/1/10 at 1:02pm) 1 2	I found an orange oval one at the thrift store a few years... 2/4/10 at 6:08pm by Denvergirlie	30	1,147
Tax question.... started by KatWrangler (2/4/10 at 1:40pm)	I don't know about TANF, but definitely not for FS. Did you... 2/4/10 at 4:31pm by Smocked	1	194
Waiting the 60 days, after the B word - now what? update 37 started by Michelle Renee (1/21/10 at 11:18pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Michelle Renee [*]For most of... 2/4/10 at 3:32pm by xmysticprincessx	41	3,081
When to expect my tax refund?? started by Batia (2/4/10 at 1:54pm)	Does anyone know why everytime I check to see when my refund... 2/4/10 at 1:54pm by Batia	0	176
Any other craft/hobby junkies out there? started by honeybunmom (2/3/10 at 1:28pm)	These posts are very helpful. Before and after dd was born, I... 2/4/10 at 1:12pm by honeybunmom	12	346
S/O: cheap and appropriate kid clothing for size 6+? started by goldfinch (2/2/10 at 2:19pm)	My 4 year old wears a size 6/7, we shop mainly at Kohls and... 2/4/10 at 11:18am by lyterae	15	606
Going To School Without Taking Out Loans? started by AnnaNova (1/31/10 at 11:25pm)	There's lots of grant and scholoarship money out there for... 2/4/10 at 10:22am by Knittin' in...	14	603
Buying a bank owner foreclosure: price adjustment after inspection? started by CathMac (2/2/10 at 11:27am)	My coworker did end up getting a concession after they had... 2/4/10 at 4:37am by blazer	6	455
I managed to shave $15 off our food budget last week... started by carfreemama (2/2/10 at 6:22pm)	Hooray, bcblondie! Looks like you dodged a nastier one than... 2/3/10 at 11:38pm by carfreemama	6	379
where's my refund? started by cravenab00 (2/3/09 at 11:54am) 1 2 3…7	This thread is from last year, folks. 2/3/10 at 4:15pm by sunnysandiegan	133	20,925
TARP ReFi? started by Leta (2/2/10 at 9:01pm)	a refi? Or a modification? I tried for the refi plus plan... 2/2/10 at 9:23pm by Cersha	1	186
Affiliate links started by annettemarie (2/2/10 at 7:28pm)	Please keep in mind that using links that include your... 2/2/10 at 7:28pm by annettemarie	0	157
Anyone buying your DC's clothes for next year? started by gbailey (1/27/10 at 5:58pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by annethcz It's a little harder... 2/2/10 at 4:30pm by gbailey	29	1,008
New Year Grocery and Pantry Challenge, how did you do? started by Amys1st (12/28/09 at 8:06pm) 1 2 3…13	Eh, not bad here, but def. could be better. I can't decide if... 2/2/10 at 3:59pm by Chicky2	244	6,474
need to buy car, need advice started by seedling (1/30/10 at 4:05pm)	someone at work just bought a new car and she saved a bundle.... 2/2/10 at 2:42pm by BethSLP	11	524
MDC is so great! started by Chicky2 (1/29/10 at 4:09pm)	(no title) 2/2/10 at 2:33pm by sweetjasmine	9	407
hanna andersson free shipping coupon started by eks (2/1/10 at 2:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Smithie Yeah, but they just... 2/2/10 at 1:32pm by celestialdreamer	7	963
Tax refund! I need your help started by HSMOM3 (2/1/10 at 9:37pm)	Check out the reviews before you buy. I was looking for a new... 2/2/10 at 12:07pm by painefaria	3	390
~January No-Spend Challenge~ Let's start 2010 out with a bang! Everyone is welcome to join at... started by triscuitsmom (12/31/09 at 5:05pm) 1 2 3…12	January Totals: 3 unnecessary spend days/2 17days with $0... 2/2/10 at 2:29am by lucifugous	232	5,424
Going TV service free... questions please started by Denvergirlie (1/26/10 at 11:26pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cschick We are 50-odd miles as... 2/2/10 at 12:57am by Pogonia	19	739
Anyone using Listia to Get Free Stuff? started by Super_mommy (2/1/10 at 6:43pm)	I have been using Listia.com for a few weeks, after seeing it... 2/1/10 at 6:43pm by Super_mommy	0	260
~ January 2010 ~ Home Cooking Challange! started by Ianthe (1/1/10 at 1:24pm) 1 2 3…17	Ok, I totally sucked in January! Let's start again for Feb!! 2/1/10 at 5:36pm by HappyMommy2	326	6,481
I just cancelled cable. One teensy little question now.... started by hopefulfaith (1/19/10 at 6:41pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by hopefulfaith I didn't write... 2/1/10 at 2:18pm by KatWrangler	13	741
Getting Out of Debt, Jan Edition started by mtm (1/1/10 at 2:00am) 1 2 3…7	A few years ago I paid for dental work with a Care Credit... 2/1/10 at 12:03pm by sweetjasmine	139	5,239
Is this a good deal? started by mamaluvs (1/31/10 at 12:13pm)	It's only a good deal if you can't find a better deal... 1/31/10 at 9:47pm by claddaghmom	8	352
Is this a good deal on CSA produce? started by jewelsJZ (1/26/10 at 11:28am) 1 2	It seems a bit expensive. Ours works out to around $20/week.... 1/31/10 at 9:02pm by StarJune	36	1,218
Calling all bakers!!! started by ewp11100 (12/25/09 at 11:01am)	Quote: Originally Posted by newbymom05 For those adding... 1/31/10 at 8:18pm by JTA Mom	11	795
Bed Bath & Beyond coupons at Babies R Us started by olien (1/28/10 at 6:11pm)	I called our local BRU and they had no idea what I was... 1/31/10 at 7:46pm by LilMama23	6	514
We've gone restaurant free...because of ds! started by Mommabean (1/30/10 at 1:01pm)	What a sweet little one you have! 1/31/10 at 7:45pm by LilMama23	6	642
Aldi's Meats- Yay or Nay started by Aeress (1/20/10 at 3:59pm)	The meat is not cheaper than other places so I never buy it.... 1/31/10 at 4:08pm by claddaghmom	7	568
Coverdell Education Savings Account started by VisionaryMom (1/30/10 at 6:23pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by BrandiRhoades Perhaps I am. I... 1/31/10 at 2:26pm by velochic	6	289
A FS question started by Freedom~Mama (1/12/10 at 5:16pm) 1 2	I discovered, quite by accident, that slurpees are covered by... 1/31/10 at 1:03am by waiting2bemommy	29	1,321
Save, or pay down mortgage? started by JamieCatheryn (1/30/10 at 11:42am)	If your rate is 5% or more on the loan, then I would pay... 1/30/10 at 11:57pm by PJJ	11	574