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Disabled spouse started by seawitch (4/24/11 at 7:13pm) 1 2 3	Sorry for everything you are going through. :( I also grew up... 7/20/11 at 12:38am by bobcat	43	3,213
How long do you keep tax returns and financial records? started by taubel (7/17/11 at 1:18pm)	I keep my tax returns. of course all birth certificates,... 7/19/11 at 4:00pm by lilyka	4	796
Do you know much about credit? started by amrijane128 (7/18/11 at 3:38pm)	http://www.daveramsey.com/category/community/ You might find... 7/19/11 at 10:21am by nextcommercial	6	856
Need CHEAP, Reliable Phone Service. Suggestions? started by Turquesa (6/29/11 at 3:47pm)	Do you or DH work for companies that offer partner programs?... 7/19/11 at 5:39am by crunchy_mommy	11	567
Grocery Deals: Week of 7/18 started by phathui5 (7/18/11 at 2:18pm)	We went to Price Chopper and Wegman's. I'd planned to go to... 7/18/11 at 5:22pm by phathui5	3	813
WIC question -- more of a morality issue than a financial one started by swd12422 (6/24/11 at 7:23pm) 1 2 3	In NYC WIC is available to people of any immigration status:... 7/18/11 at 12:01pm by matte	59	2,011
Mint vs. Other budgeting programs started by sunflower.mama (5/4/11 at 12:00pm)	We love mvelopes.com. Envelope system but it downloads your... 7/17/11 at 9:57pm by BCattS	12	617
What is your favorite smartphone app? started by Amys1st (5/9/11 at 9:22am)	Droid Angry birds. the kids and I both love playing it ... 7/16/11 at 7:33am by mamaclukey	6	381
International Moving started by seawitch (7/10/11 at 9:19am)	I believe some European countries tax cars by their weight.... 7/14/11 at 10:04pm by SundayCrepes	5	642
Professional speech therapy vs. DIY speech therapy vs. budget? started by melissel (7/5/11 at 4:55pm) 1 2	I don't believe that getting speech services for your child... 7/14/11 at 9:05pm by phathui5	22	941
Down but not out? started by Thystle (7/14/11 at 12:14pm)	I saw this today and shared it on FB... so sad and completely... 7/14/11 at 8:57pm by Wolfcat	2	709
A crash course in coupons started by coffeegirl (7/3/11 at 4:02pm)	Yep, that's what I do! And then I got an offer from our local... 7/14/11 at 7:43pm by Nitenites	9	591
Any way to reverse overdraft fees? started by lovemore (7/13/11 at 2:45pm)	Its always worth it to ask! Glad to hear they were willing... 7/14/11 at 4:12pm by lilyka	5	744
Life Insurance? started by taubel (2/5/11 at 2:10pm)	You can probably find a better rate if you call your current... 7/14/11 at 11:57am by happytimes	6	310
skylight cover started by pranamama (7/6/11 at 3:17pm)	I've made a curtain for inside before. I made a rectangle... 7/13/11 at 5:09am by LaughingHyena	4	562
Low Income Housing started by mamayogibear (6/25/11 at 8:14pm)	Wow, thanks for all the advice mamas! Unfortunately the... 7/12/11 at 6:20pm by mamayogibear	9	692
Paying for veterinary expenses! started by ReadingMama (7/11/11 at 12:58am)	Thank you all so much. I've been feeding Raven Canidae... 7/11/11 at 10:10am by ReadingMama	5	622
Becoming a land "lord".... started by Paxjourney (7/7/11 at 3:16pm)	Yes they should have but she was a single mom with a baby and... 7/11/11 at 6:27am by Caneel	11	735
Making saving a habit started by ReadingMama (7/4/11 at 11:22am)	(no title) 7/11/11 at 4:40am by EmsMom	10	642
Websites/Blogs for Free Samples? started by whalemama17 (7/1/11 at 2:43pm)	(no title) 7/10/11 at 2:17pm by Mulvah	2	386
organizing financial paperwork---quicken help started by MommyDOK (7/10/11 at 2:04pm)	HI all, I am searching and searching and a complete idiot... 7/10/11 at 2:04pm by MommyDOK	0	484
Help Me Move started by mamayogibear (7/6/11 at 11:21pm)	I agree with pp, ask friends or family. Double check the... 7/9/11 at 6:32pm by chel	3	560
The Breadwinner - The Rock Star started by Deepfeet (6/1/11 at 11:38am)	Congratulations!! You are not weak, you have your feet... 7/8/11 at 1:29pm by mylilmonkeys	13	699
How much house can we afford? started by seawitch (7/1/11 at 6:54am)	I think I would be looking at parts of the country that have... 7/7/11 at 3:45pm by mnnice	14	718
Getting Out of Debt in JUNE! started by eirual (6/8/11 at 5:13pm) 1 2	I don't see a July thread yet, so... I'm so thankful for our... 7/7/11 at 7:41am by mylilmonkeys	38	817
Emailing companies for coupons started by mrsbedford (7/1/11 at 12:03pm)	I have... and I have found that a quick "I really enjoy your... 7/5/11 at 3:41pm by Amylcd	6	467
Loaning money to friends -what do you think? started by ReadingMama (5/29/11 at 12:17pm) 1 2 3	that sounds so shady... glad you got some of your moolah back op! 7/5/11 at 10:38am by lookatreestar	57	2,385
Bankruptcy Question started by velochic (6/30/11 at 6:02am)	Not putting words in your mouth in the least. It's MY... 7/4/11 at 8:21pm by monkey's mom	15	794
Do you use swagbucks? started by HappyMommy2 (4/26/11 at 4:11am) 1 2 3 4	There's a sale on paypal gift cards right now, for the next... 7/4/11 at 12:35pm by root*children	60	2,776
I got a free stock share, is this going to cost me anything?? started by crunchy_mommy (7/3/11 at 8:13am)	Yes very helpful!! Thank you 7/3/11 at 11:05am by crunchy_mommy	2	388
Do student loan's count as income for food stamps in West Virginia? started by steffieloohoo (7/3/11 at 12:34am)	Student loans aren't considered income. If you receive... 7/3/11 at 9:47am by BlueLeaf	1	521
Just scored the biggest find ever at Goodwill! started by USAmma (6/5/11 at 8:55pm) 1 2	NICE! I am thinking of going to a cash system.. maybe I... 7/1/11 at 5:53pm by carmel23	24	1,153
Should we break our lease to rent this house? started by L J (6/22/11 at 5:28pm) 1 2	My lease is pretty iron clad and a tenant may owe the... 6/30/11 at 9:32pm by lilyka	22	783
Ugh-- hard month! started by USAmma (6/28/11 at 11:57am)	I would put it off too. It is a lot of money and I would... 6/30/11 at 1:16am by StarJune	6	528
I won! started by Chicky2 (6/6/11 at 11:57am)	that is just so cool! well done! 6/29/11 at 6:18pm by sunshinemum	3	288
Is this a terrible idea? started by lilyka (6/24/11 at 4:15pm) 1 2	Sounds like you need a good tax accountant. When we had a... 6/28/11 at 4:24pm by K1329	20	846
Rent Free living with a catch....would you do this? started by waiting2bemommy (6/3/11 at 5:08pm) 1 2	Good luck with your decision - You have lots of good advice... 6/28/11 at 4:00pm by captivatedlife	33	1,785
Military BAH question started by grniys (6/21/11 at 10:53am)	Thanks mrsteapot. I'll keep my fingers crossed. 6/28/11 at 1:31pm by grniys	10	289
When you have no money for groceries, what to do? started by robin4kids (6/14/11 at 7:53am) 1 2	How are you doing this week, OP? 6/28/11 at 6:23am by phathui5	35	2,361
Where to start? started by HeliMom (6/25/11 at 3:34pm)	We were in a very similar situation-- We never lived above... 6/27/11 at 3:16pm by texmati	6	394
question about making mortgage payments every other month started by twin_mama (6/15/11 at 11:13am)	My bank got pissed after 15 days. They were not taking any... 6/25/11 at 12:19pm by lilyka	14	639
Need financial advice on bankruptcy started by thriftyqueen (6/23/11 at 3:03pm)	Thanks for the info! We will just be planning to wait to see... 6/24/11 at 9:02pm by thriftyqueen	7	343
Our income is about to triple - need some advice! started by akitamommy (6/20/11 at 9:45am)	You own your land right? Have you thought about getting a... 6/24/11 at 4:01pm by JoyFilled	14	560
Dilemma... SO recieving SSI, while I work full time? started by weasleyx (6/2/11 at 7:23pm) 1 2 3	You mentioned that he stims. My Dh was dx his whole life with... 6/24/11 at 11:45am by MommyKelly	41	1,668
DH and I will never agree on how to handle our finances! started by ilovemygirl (6/21/11 at 4:44am)	I agree with the PP, that there is some middle ground here. ... 6/24/11 at 10:41am by Aridel	4	265
Extreme Couponing. How do They do it? started by robin4kids (4/7/11 at 10:47am) 1 2 3	BetsyS, I think they get it that low, by actually "making"... 6/24/11 at 2:41am by bobcat	56	6,869
Inexpensive vs Expensive Car Seat and Budget started by whalemama17 (6/16/11 at 3:15pm)	Well, mostly. The Titan rear-faces to 35# and forward-faces... 6/23/11 at 7:24am by chickabiddy	15	412
Budget worksheet based on percentages of your income? started by cristina47454 (6/22/11 at 2:54pm)	What % of your income goes to food depends on where you live,... 6/22/11 at 3:14pm by rhiandmoi	1	213
Crafts to sell at craft fair started by Hopefulmama (6/6/11 at 4:46am)	Thank you to everyone who replied! I hadn't checked in for a... 6/22/11 at 1:53pm by Hopefulmama	13	807
anyone elses hubby jobless and you are too? started by kayleesmom (6/21/11 at 7:40pm)	Dh left his job (to go to school) in August of 2009, and I am... 6/22/11 at 11:19am by cappuccinosmom	5	212