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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	344
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	409
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	194
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	763
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	229
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	5,600
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	3,961
~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	3,763
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	703
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	424
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	539
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	280
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	155
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	734
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	1,063
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	619
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	908
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	411
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	255
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	951
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	5,370
S/O: Monthly water consumption. Anyone care to post? started by Monarchgrrl (12/17/09 at 2:23pm)	This is the one we're really stuggling to lower. On our last... 12/29/09 at 2:16am by lisalulu	19	529
Excessive Food Spending started by VisionaryMom (12/23/09 at 3:09pm) 1 2 3	Thanks for the recipes! I'll definitely be trying the... 12/28/09 at 7:10pm by VisionaryMom	40	1,980
Crazy "non-problem", how to make the best of it? started by 2xand2y (12/15/09 at 10:24pm) 1 2 3	I would buy what you need and let the rest roll over for once... 12/28/09 at 12:20pm by thatgirliknew	47	2,697
Is it difficult to get food stamps? started by ewp11100 (12/19/09 at 7:03pm) 1 2	Here in Louisville getting food stamps initially was less... 12/28/09 at 12:16pm by thatgirliknew	30	1,713
Would you cash it? Check from DH's estranged father started by UberMama (12/24/09 at 7:52pm) 1 2	I would not cash it. If you have managed without his money so... 12/28/09 at 11:29am by StarJune	27	1,305
MyPoints and Ebates and Swagbucks and Ruby and.... started by annettemarie (12/27/09 at 6:51pm)	I do MyPoints and received a $25 Amazon gift certificate over... 12/28/09 at 10:58am by Pariah	9	808
What to get the uber materalisitc person in your life? started by deesmomma (12/13/09 at 1:36am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Kailey's mom For the family... 12/28/09 at 9:55am by lach	31	1,132
How do you get ahead, financially? started by Pariah (12/26/09 at 10:54pm)	It's not just about making more and spending less. It's also... 12/28/09 at 7:35am by HeatherAtHome	10	843
CC interest rate increase... started by luckybamboo (12/17/09 at 5:26pm) 1 2	i only have 3 small credit cards with limits of $500 each.... 12/28/09 at 3:07am by eccomama	23	981
Modern Money Marvels started by Leta (12/27/09 at 3:54pm)	These types of things hit me often - Particularly, the costs... 12/28/09 at 2:15am by karkli	1	297
What to do about TV? started by bcblondie (12/28/09 at 12:58am)	IMO there is no need to spend $$ on a product when you have a... 12/28/09 at 2:10am by zebra15	1	154
Homemade laundry detergent HELP!! started by adorabelle (12/26/09 at 2:06pm)	I did 2 cups grated Ivory soap boiled in 1litre of water 2... 12/27/09 at 11:53pm by bcblondie	4	295
anyone use zenni optical? started by Hey Mama! (12/25/09 at 12:08am) 1 2	my dh and i each have a pair from them. i'm also one of those... 12/27/09 at 5:33pm by itsrtimedownhere	20	706
? about WIC application started by Reebekah (12/22/09 at 4:27pm)	We're in NY and they didn't ask us about diet at all. 12/26/09 at 10:54pm by phathui5	14	657
What would you do with this Xmas bonus? started by amyamanda (12/24/09 at 12:29pm)	If the emergency fund is under $1000, I would put it there. 12/26/09 at 10:48pm by phathui5	16	700
Convince me not to buy... started by eirual (12/25/09 at 1:55am)	Most of ours live in totes in the garage - and then every so... 12/26/09 at 7:16pm by Drummer's Wife	17	584
Need a Cheap Exfolaitor for Body & Hands? started by Close2Me (12/26/09 at 1:18pm)	Be careful, sensitive skin doesn't mix with pumice based... 12/26/09 at 7:12pm by Porcelain...	3	236
Home buyer tax credit started by dsaucone (12/21/09 at 4:48pm)	Thanks. Just realized I forgot to include the HUD1 form. Now... 12/26/09 at 11:42am by dsaucone	6	324
Help me stay inspired and motivated!!! started by meadow123 (12/25/09 at 3:13pm)	That is exactly what I was looking for! I did not know about... 12/25/09 at 11:14pm by meadow123	2	229