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Ummmmmm... $26,000??? Mystery solved post 31 started by BedHead (12/29/09 at 2:11am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by BedHead No, I seriously have no... 1/5/10 at 12:20pm by sofysmommy	60	5,484
Is it possible... reducing credit card interest collected? started by Meems (1/4/10 at 4:33pm)	It doesnt hurt to try. 1/4/10 at 10:35pm by zebra15	2	277
new years reselution pay off credit card started by lilyka (1/4/10 at 1:54am)	OK lets see.... I make about $1000 a month at work and $1500... 1/4/10 at 7:56pm by lilyka	4	317
Target finds yesterday started by mamaheids (1/4/10 at 12:00am)	DW, I would have bought them all, but 1 was it- I've been... 1/4/10 at 6:10pm by KayleeZoo	11	647
I need to decide WWYD ASAP started by zebra15 (12/29/09 at 4:26pm)	I would work in the call center for the next six months, then... 1/4/10 at 4:47pm by Delicateflower	9	690
Sam's, or Costco?? started by Freeman (12/30/09 at 4:36pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by jewelsJZ I'm not sure what... 1/4/10 at 3:46pm by jrpbrown1	26	976
Fee Download 'Start Over, Finish Rich' Today only 1/4 started by annethcz (1/4/10 at 2:19pm)	Thank so much for sharing this link! 1/4/10 at 3:20pm by HSMOM3	4	242
Please HELP! I can never do this right! started by Peacemamalove (1/1/10 at 10:52am)	I would aim to establish a regular rotation of meals you all... 1/4/10 at 2:20pm by SuzyLee	8	692
Nevermind, got my answer!:) started by Satori (1/4/10 at 1:50pm)	.... 1/4/10 at 1:50pm by Satori	0	190
frugal HE laundry detergent questions started by jewelsJZ (12/14/09 at 2:48pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by fruitfulmomma Don't have a HE,... 1/3/10 at 8:08pm by SeekingJoy	24	897
Anyone in Michigan receiving cash assistance (FIP)? started by elle7715 (1/3/10 at 6:23pm)	I'm trying to find out what to expect as far as time and... 1/3/10 at 6:23pm by elle7715	0	281
Frugal essential oils? started by jewelsJZ (1/2/10 at 9:16pm)	I like Iherb.com I have a first time discount code, if anyone... 1/3/10 at 4:06pm by PJJ	8	336
Medicare and finances.. started by StormySar (1/2/10 at 12:03am)	Does your state have anything like this in... 1/3/10 at 3:52pm by gini1313	2	280
Anyone know (Target gift card/Amazon)? started by Barefoot~Baker (1/2/10 at 10:27am)	I haven't tried this site personally, but have heard of... 1/3/10 at 2:05pm by LynnolaS	4	535
Have extra cash what would you do? started by jamesong55 (12/30/09 at 7:40pm)	When we got some extra money (for a similar reason, actually)... 1/2/10 at 8:19pm by A&A	8	448
Has anyone ever experienced this? Gift card related started by gbailey (12/18/09 at 8:56pm) 1 2	Just an update. We lost the sheet of paper that had the... 1/2/10 at 11:43am by gbailey	24	2,373
Easy Orange (ING) mortgage started by PJJ (3/20/09 at 6:51pm)	The only thing I can add is look for a no closing costs loan.... 1/2/10 at 11:40am by sunflower.mama	9	1,088
would you buy this online? started by momofmine (1/1/10 at 9:24pm)	Thanks! I guess I was concerned about my credit card number... 1/2/10 at 1:41am by momofmine	4	271
Argghh! Dh wants it all. started by Fuamami (12/31/09 at 6:20pm)	Thanks all for being supportive. I feel like I need to come... 1/2/10 at 12:46am by Fuamami	10	871
3 free months of Amazon Prime! started by annettemarie (12/31/09 at 6:40pm)	Weird, mine just expired and it worked for me. I didn't have... 1/1/10 at 11:30pm by UberMama	7	343
Buying new home. Requesting budget advice! started by elbow (12/26/09 at 2:35pm)	Thanks everyone for your insight! It can be difficult to know... 1/1/10 at 11:21pm by elbow	4	408
You Need a Budget started by sanguine_speed (1/1/10 at 9:04pm)	Has anyone used this software? We're big pencil-and-paper... 1/1/10 at 9:04pm by sanguine_speed	0	193
Sometimes banks make no sense! (repo issue) started by Satori (12/31/09 at 8:48pm)	Former IRS employee here... I only worked in customer... 1/1/10 at 6:52pm by RooRooDog	11	762
computer program for grocery budget? started by jessaroo (1/1/10 at 4:54pm)	Dh uses Quicken to track everything (including investments,... 1/1/10 at 5:46pm by velochic	1	131
thrift store shoes- how do you clean?? started by enfpintj (1/1/10 at 3:44pm)	I got a great pair of shoes for the kids. I usually wash them... 1/1/10 at 3:44pm by enfpintj	0	224
Anyone do a toy co op/lending library with other moms? started by mykdsmomy (1/1/10 at 1:55am)	I haven't done, it but sounds great! My friends and I just... 1/1/10 at 2:27pm by Chicky2	1	230
December- Home Cooking Challenge started by air (12/1/09 at 6:27am) 1 2 3…14	1. Out (planned meal out due to getting family pictures taken... 1/1/10 at 2:02pm by CameronsMama	268	5,587
Does anyone use this website? started by Gray's Mommy (1/1/10 at 2:09am)	I don't love it for budgeting. I find it difficult, but then... 1/1/10 at 10:42am by staceychev	3	257
Getting Out of Debt, December Edition started by mtm (11/30/09 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3…6	(a wee bit late, but I wanted to play!) January 09: so my... 1/1/10 at 9:43am by Softmama	115	3,956
~December No-Spend Challenge~ Climb up on the wagon with us -- start today! Newcomers welcome started by CrunchyVTMom (11/30/09 at 4:37pm) 1 2 3…9	793.33/600 food 359.93/150 sundry (for this month only)... 1/1/10 at 12:01am by PlayaMama	170	3,758
Old 401k -cash out or keep? WWYD? started by _ktg_ (12/30/09 at 12:26pm)	I've got an old 403b from when I was teaching that has a... 12/31/09 at 9:08pm by spedteacher30	14	689
No-Spend Challenge 2010? started by greenfaery* (12/20/09 at 1:46am)	(no title) 12/31/09 at 5:07pm by AngelBee	16	723
First Time Homebuyer started by AKA_PI (12/28/09 at 10:28am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by rhiOrion I just don't get... 12/31/09 at 4:59pm by Delicateflower	25	957
Looking for ideas for a frugal anniversary gift for DH started by mykdsmomy (12/30/09 at 5:16am)	For our first anniversary I cut up about 50 little pieces of... 12/31/09 at 3:52pm by sehbub	19	423
Bargaining with a collections agency? started by Halfasianmomma (12/29/09 at 5:04pm)	Absolutely get it in writing. Also make sure they clear the... 12/31/09 at 1:14pm by Peepsqueak	12	538
do you repair broken things? started by K-Mom3 (12/30/09 at 4:20pm)	I repair where I can, but it's not 100%. I've been through 2... 12/31/09 at 10:35am by ALittleBitCru...	5	277
Credit report questions started by Marlet (12/30/09 at 9:51pm)	Not all creditors report to all three. 12/31/09 at 5:37am by HollyBaby	1	153
Closing CC accounts HURTS credit?? started by Contrariety (12/30/09 at 4:24am)	Quote: Originally Posted by _ktg_ They do not always report... 12/31/09 at 5:26am by HollyBaby	12	497
Real Estate Questions - Updated started by Logan's Mom (9/27/09 at 12:25am) 1 2	Any updates? Did you find a house? 12/31/09 at 12:10am by jazzharmony	20	733
Would I be able to buy a home in near future? started by nataliachick7 (12/29/09 at 4:45pm)	Sure, if you start fixing stuff and don't make any more... 12/30/09 at 9:19pm by bobandjess99	7	369
I shaved $397 off of my allergen-friendly grocery bill! started by mamaheids (12/28/09 at 12:49am)	Thank you for posting your meal planning... I'm trying to... 12/30/09 at 1:25pm by _ktg_	12	618
Have you noticed this? What do you think of it? started by quelindo (12/21/09 at 11:15am)	I've seen that a good bit recently myself, but given out... 12/30/09 at 12:58pm by s_kristina	12	1,062
I need to stretch $184.00 6 weeks... started by AllisonK (12/29/09 at 7:07pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Smocked Funny enough, I'm going... 12/30/09 at 12:53pm by AllisonK	10	618
Need to buy knives and pots/pans set started by Reebekah (12/27/09 at 2:16am) 1 2	You can't go wrong with All-Clad. They are pretty expensive,... 12/30/09 at 9:49am by karne	24	903
Resources in Canada?! started by quantumleap (12/28/09 at 9:27pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by selkat I grew up with enough,... 12/29/09 at 10:17pm by HeatherAtHome	9	410
Snowball...term questions, by brain isn't working started by prana (12/29/09 at 7:58pm)	We don't follow Dave Ramsey, but here is a worksheet I found... 12/29/09 at 8:28pm by TiredX2	1	253
Food Stamp Questions longish started by Kaitnbugsmom (12/16/09 at 9:06pm)	I was not asked any medical-related questions when I applied... 12/29/09 at 7:35pm by Pariah	13	950
How long do I freeze flour? started by beansmama (12/29/09 at 7:06pm)	48 hours. 12/29/09 at 7:18pm by A&A	2	171
Does anyone here use Swap Mamas? started by annettemarie (12/29/09 at 4:55pm)	I'm having a really rough time figuring out how it works and... 12/29/09 at 4:55pm by annettemarie	0	125
Do you tip delivery men? started by dbsam (3/12/09 at 10:45am) 1 2	Not if I pay a delivery fee. The last time I had furniture... 12/29/09 at 4:17pm by Happiestever	34	5,093