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selling gold jewelry for cash... started by PJJ (8/17/11 at 4:05pm)	If your jewelry is in good wearable condition you can usually... 8/18/11 at 7:51pm by Poddi	3	600
options for really cheap internet started by EmsMom (8/18/11 at 3:47pm)	I have virgin mobile and the internet is comparable to dial... 8/18/11 at 5:05pm by zebra15	1	531
Deductibles and out of pocket maximums.... help me figure this out! started by StephandOwen (8/17/11 at 10:18am)	Alright, we got it figured out. Woo! So at my appointment... 8/18/11 at 9:00am by StephandOwen	9	669
Non-edible items? started by PHishHead (8/10/11 at 5:09am)	FYI for FL mamas...after a bad storm, they will sometimes... 8/17/11 at 2:21pm by blessedwithboys	7	871
Does medicaid pay towards primary insurance deductible?? Too good to be true? started by Sumada (8/17/11 at 6:40am)	Wow. I can't believe that this is actually working out for... 8/17/11 at 12:41pm by Sumada	5	702
Dave Ramsey guideline for buying real estate? started by caedmyn (5/13/11 at 7:55pm)	Sounds like you have a SUPERSTUD for a husband. Have you... 8/16/11 at 9:21pm by gbradfordsmith	5	606
Turning over a new leaf... started by Katrinaquerida (8/15/11 at 6:53pm)	Thanks, that's a good idea. I teach French, so I'm sure... 8/16/11 at 9:39am by Katrinaquerida	7	701
Budget Insight please started by whalemama17 (8/10/11 at 4:57am)	(no title) 8/15/11 at 7:14pm by Wolfcat	15	941
Hot Props? Foreclosures... started by Pariah (4/5/11 at 8:47am)	thats the part that sucks . the banks are trying some of them... 8/15/11 at 12:56pm by Al JCIII	16	16,466
Spending Money to Sell Our House started by taubel (8/10/11 at 9:49am)	You are the type of buyer we are looking for! I do have two... 8/13/11 at 6:55pm by taubel	18	823
Our house was flooded and now we don't know what to do... started by thriftyqueen (8/3/11 at 2:57pm)	Thanks everyone! The last month has been a whirlwind of... 8/13/11 at 10:35am by thriftyqueen	13	1,059
Thoughts on Retirement Savings vs. Living Mortgage-Free started by taubel (8/8/11 at 1:31pm) 1 2	You have to know what the cost basis is, which is a moving... 8/12/11 at 7:34am by velochic	26	1,227
Coupon Exchange? started by MommyofNRM (8/9/11 at 9:05pm)	I'm sure I'm not posting this in the right forum but I wasn't... 8/9/11 at 9:05pm by MommyofNRM	0	737
Considering becoming SAHM indefinitely started by PJJ (4/4/11 at 3:21pm)	Thanks for all the posts. We have sold the house (no debt... 8/9/11 at 3:07pm by PJJ	6	760
can i support us going back to schoool with only grants and no loans?! freaking out!! started by LorelaisMommy (8/3/11 at 4:31pm)	I think the bolded is a great option to look into. Also, I... 8/8/11 at 7:09pm by Mulvah	3	871
Saving for college started by mylilmonkeys (8/4/11 at 10:03am)	Right on... as usual 8/8/11 at 7:01pm by zebra15	6	851
If Groceries are a Priority, where do you cut back? started by holidaymama (8/4/11 at 2:22pm)	Gifts-BUY IN ADVANCE. Honestly Im so glad I have a gift... 8/6/11 at 4:33pm by caiesmommy	7	1,043
Ooops! Delete please-meant to update an old thread! started by ellairiesmom (8/6/11 at 11:02am)	I thought I would come back & update my thread...lots... 8/6/11 at 11:02am by ellairiesmom	0	783
want to scale back or quit work started by lavatea (8/3/11 at 10:18am)	Thanks for all of the suggestions (if you've got more, please... 8/6/11 at 8:51am by lavatea	9	915
When to apply for food assistance? started by Mama~Love (8/5/11 at 11:19am)	You should apply now, and your worker will probably have you... 8/6/11 at 6:50am by Adaline'sMama	3	877
What are your latest frugal doings???? started by lovemore (7/5/11 at 1:39pm) 1 2 3 4	I stopped at the local meat processor to buy a 'variety... 8/4/11 at 12:52pm by insidevoice	61	3,028
Getting out of debt in JULY!! started by eirual (7/2/11 at 5:43pm) 1 2 3	HOLY MOLY, it's AUGUST!!!....I'm not sure exactly where July... 8/4/11 at 10:52am by eirual	43	1,469
one of the reason I don't want to work started by jeteaa (7/26/11 at 6:56pm) 1 2	that seems like a good income to me. what is the problem?? 8/3/11 at 11:36pm by carmel23	28	2,017
Pregnant with my first and so stressed about $$ started by squidink (6/17/11 at 11:05am)	Thanks for the support everyone! Here's my update: I got a... 8/3/11 at 7:44pm by squidink	18	759
Cheaper Dr. Bronner's.. started by mamaecho (8/2/11 at 8:12am)	Ours doesn't. Just the peppermint 8/3/11 at 7:01pm by mamaecho	2	855
How to make sure you use leftovers started by caedenmomma (7/31/11 at 10:09am)	I try to plan so that leftovers have to be used for lunches... 8/3/11 at 6:53pm by insidevoice	5	840
Again with the Student Loan (Canada) started by quantumleap (7/26/11 at 6:12pm)	I have found this link, hope it helps:... 8/3/11 at 12:56pm by Mareu	3	876
How can I find out average utility bills in a different area? started by MCsMom (8/2/11 at 8:26am)	I've been told that you can call the utility company and ask... 8/3/11 at 7:45am by mumkimum	2	844
. started by yankdaddy (8/1/11 at 7:43pm)	Where I work it is cash but we only sell one thing with a... 8/2/11 at 4:29pm by lilyka	1	815
Which car would you keep? started by taubel (7/26/11 at 11:15am)	Thanks for the advice, everyone! The Corolla seems to drive... 8/2/11 at 9:29am by taubel	9	987
Have you purchased a cheap foreclosure?? started by Savoir Faire (7/25/11 at 4:36pm)	We've done it. I think your problem COULD be financing. If... 8/1/11 at 7:21pm by heatherdeg	4	1,045
How do you afford pet sitting? started by HipGal (7/29/11 at 10:43pm)	Our family dogs totally stress out when boarded - don't eat,... 8/1/11 at 6:14pm by K1329	8	901
deleted by author started by sniffmommy (7/25/11 at 8:59am)	Yeah. I love Tea but they never send me coupons by email. 7/29/11 at 4:34pm by JudiAU	2	999
Using a plumber that we know personally vs. someone from the phonebook started by taubel (7/26/11 at 11:18am)	Yup, that is a more tricky leak (but not bad by any means and... 7/28/11 at 3:16pm by Chicky2	8	938
Upside down on a house I HAVE to do something about! started by floss&ferd (7/12/11 at 4:15pm) 1 2	Keep us posted. There are some parallels with our situation... 7/27/11 at 12:28pm by worthy	20	1,203
Cashing out a 401k. . . Never a good idea? started by Barefootinthewoods (7/18/11 at 11:41am)	Thank you, that is a very good suggestion. :) 7/26/11 at 1:09pm by Subhuti	16	1,093
cashing in coins started by MsFortune (7/24/11 at 8:54pm)	This is helpful - thanks all there is a Coinstar right near... 7/25/11 at 9:04pm by MsFortune	10	1,138
taking a big leap...buying land started by jackson'smama (7/12/11 at 10:12am)	Are you thinking of taking out a building loan, then? (You... 7/25/11 at 5:41pm by tinuviel_k	4	651
My EcoEnergy Evaluation... UPDATE 2011 started by HeatherAtHome (10/29/09 at 8:56pm)	UPDATE! I feel like I started this thread a lifetime ago!... 7/25/11 at 1:14pm by HeatherAtHome	10	540
self-employed 401K started by MidwifeErika (7/23/11 at 12:44pm)	If your overall household income is below the limits for an... 7/25/11 at 6:51am by mnnice	4	1,037
Talk to me about foreclosure/default started by worthy (7/25/11 at 3:53am)	Things are financially very unpredictable with us right now. ... 7/25/11 at 3:53am by worthy	0	1,006
cheap tea and lemonade started by neonalee (7/22/11 at 5:49pm)	WE buy lemon juice on sale. Keep it on hand. We make our own... 7/24/11 at 3:30pm by Amys1st	4	1,135
Car insurance advice, please... started by cristina47454 (7/18/11 at 1:55pm)	Oh! That would make a huge difference! I wish insurance... 7/24/11 at 2:41pm by cristina47454	6	800
starting an allowance started by llwr (7/19/11 at 6:08am)	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm thinking about a couple of... 7/24/11 at 12:01pm by llwr	4	888
Frugal Anniversary Ideas started by Hopefulmama (7/14/11 at 4:57am)	For our anniversary, we put on the CD of our wedding music &... 7/24/11 at 8:28am by crunchy_mommy	5	713
A no waste meal plan started by captivatedlife (7/20/11 at 10:39am)	Isn't it funny how we all have our own little food issues... 7/23/11 at 7:27am by captivatedlife	10	1,185
I'm back... started by worthy (7/22/11 at 9:01am)	I remember you too! Oh, mama what an tough year you have... 7/22/11 at 11:29pm by Ruthiegirl	3	1,144
Netflix new pricing. Blech! started by cristina47454 (7/12/11 at 12:45pm) 1 2 3	Huh. NEver occurred to me to do that - although i guess I... 7/22/11 at 4:20am by cristina47454	53	3,902
Cheapest (online) source of organic clothes? started by seawitch (7/17/11 at 9:30am)	Blankstyle.com will give you cheaper per-piece... 7/21/11 at 2:19pm by JudiAU	8	888
extra income ideas? started by proudmamanow (7/15/11 at 10:57am)	She could work casually as an Educational Assistant as long... 7/20/11 at 7:20pm by CarrieMF	9	907