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"Extreme couponing" show is ridiculous started by Galatea (5/16/11 at 7:01am) 1 2 3…9	makes sense. BTW, MDC used to run co-ops but we stopped a few... 6/22/11 at 11:01am by Amys1st	167	9,010
deleted started by yukookoo (6/17/11 at 7:47pm) 1 2	I wouldn't touch the money until my marriage issues were... 6/22/11 at 5:38am by hopefulfaith	36	1,441
Elderly Parents and Medicaid Lookback started by taubel (6/17/11 at 7:16pm)	The Medicaid "look back" rules are meant to keep people from... 6/21/11 at 3:49pm by Auntie Sapphire	9	384
Refinancing?!?!?! started by crunchy_mommy (6/20/11 at 9:08am)	You mentioned that your house dropped in value from what you... 6/20/11 at 2:32pm by tinuviel_k	6	179
Lower cost health insurance for kids? started by ACsMom (5/24/11 at 8:27am)	I am on a BCBS plan that has a high deductable ($2500)... 6/19/11 at 3:01pm by lilyka	2	217
Little things that make you feel rich started by monkey's mom (2/26/11 at 9:01am) 1 2 3 4 5	We all had warm coats and boots this past winter. It was... 6/19/11 at 6:42am by Ruthiegirl	93	6,103
PF Changs started by juju_mom (6/18/11 at 12:38pm)	We recently discovered this restuarant when we were unable to... 6/18/11 at 12:38pm by juju_mom	0	169
Basic money management book advice started by Gendenwitha (6/17/11 at 12:18pm)	Oooohh.... that's worth looking into! Elizabeth Warren is my... 6/18/11 at 9:53am by Gendenwitha	3	121
Move to Bad Neighborhood Short Term To Get Ahead? started by trekkingirl (6/12/11 at 10:17am)	I talked to DH about it and he was entertaining the idea of... 6/17/11 at 7:06pm by trekkingirl	17	619
Anyone watch Till Debt Do Us Part/Gail Vaz-Oxlade? And Dave Ramsey stuff again... started by canuckgal (10/26/09 at 8:08pm) 1 2	What's the problem with old threads? This topic is still... 6/17/11 at 2:52pm by StarJune	27	3,942
Dh has been trying to rollover 401K for close to 2yrs... started by Emmeline II (6/1/11 at 8:29am)	401ks are a protected benefit so the DOL takes it seriously. ... 6/17/11 at 1:29pm by ellairiesmom	10	279
Good $ decison = hurt feelings of spouse started by USAmma (6/15/11 at 11:18pm)	This reminds me the Mother's Day gift dh bought me a couple... 6/17/11 at 10:20am by cristina47454	12	422
To re-gift or not to re-gift... started by snuggly (6/3/11 at 3:34pm)	I also agree with this. Get her a small gift with some... 6/15/11 at 11:31pm by USAmma	10	419
Pantry/freezer Challenge! Help me use it up! started by lucifugous (6/14/11 at 8:11pm)	you would probably get good ideas over in the meal planning forum 6/15/11 at 1:12pm by trekkingirl	4	179
Grrrrr... cell phone charges started by crunchy_mommy (6/7/11 at 3:16pm)	I think it makes sense though. You're using the network... 6/14/11 at 11:45am by annethcz	9	326
Couponing MDC Style started by wildmonkeys (6/8/11 at 12:14pm)	Just got this from someone in our homeschool group. I'm... 6/13/11 at 11:08pm by SundayCrepes	10	531
Grocery tracking software started by Cheshire (6/12/11 at 6:02am)	What a cool idea. I do have a smartphone (android.) I would... 6/13/11 at 12:37am by SundayCrepes	1	170
My big Craigslist find! started by GirlBoyGirl (6/8/11 at 10:45am)	Thank you everyone! 6/8/11 at 5:42pm by GirlBoyGirl	6	232
How do you go back to school with a family? started by lollie2357 (5/13/11 at 1:00pm) 1 2	I think the frugal thing to do is get a second job and try to... 6/8/11 at 9:02am by USAmma	21	1,139
For those on a cash system-- family of four-- how much? started by USAmma (6/6/11 at 11:02am)	Thanks! I appreciate your input. So far I've had about $20-40... 6/8/11 at 8:56am by USAmma	4	310
Getting Out of Debt in May started by mtm (5/1/11 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3	resque that is just the motivation I needed to hear today!... 6/7/11 at 2:09pm by trekkingirl	50	1,773
A balance transfer question...what is the strategy? started by cristina47454 (5/31/11 at 8:46am)	I would do the balance transfer, then throw everything above... 6/7/11 at 7:25am by yeahwhat	4	188
Budgets started by Lynne Holloman (6/5/11 at 11:02am)	What works for me is to budget on a monthly basis, and... 6/5/11 at 5:58pm by sunflower.mama	3	153
Calling creditors to ask for reduced payments/harship program - need advice badly! started by ACsMom (5/25/11 at 7:46am)	Chase rocks, I also have had a great experience with them and... 6/5/11 at 12:05am by maeby	6	370
Getting out of Debt Mamas: What Keeps You Motivated? started by Contrariety (5/25/11 at 9:36am)	I struggle, too, sometimes. Right now, things are tight,... 6/3/11 at 4:34am by BetsyS	11	356
Old Navy Deal started by HSMOM3 (6/2/11 at 6:17am)	Argh! I always forget to check Swagbucks first!! I might have... 6/2/11 at 5:42pm by umsami	3	169
More than I think I can handle started by pampered_mom (5/31/11 at 8:25pm)	Sorry, was trying to say that somewhere in there we learned... 6/2/11 at 9:17am by honeybunmom	9	463
"extreme couponers" (or something) started by maisiedotes (1/5/11 at 1:32pm) 1 2	Hi, I saw the same exact shows. My question is, how do they... 6/1/11 at 9:43pm by pterri51	35	3,406
CSA? started by MsFortune (5/21/11 at 9:57am) 1 2	I love my CSA, although we're not doing it this year because... 6/1/11 at 7:05pm by GuildJenn	36	1,082
Cheapeest store or online site for printer ink? started by grisandole (1/23/11 at 7:32pm)	Well what kind of printer do you have? What is the model... 6/1/11 at 4:55pm by Geminikidz	7	301
Spring low income support thread (April/May) started by maciascl (4/10/11 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I have heard from many employers that they look for... 6/1/11 at 10:11am by mamayogibear	94	6,715
Feeling overwhelmed and pressured started by AnnaNova (5/30/11 at 11:40pm)	I can understand where you're coming from a little bit. My dh... 5/31/11 at 7:09pm by Caitlin0919	5	293
Would you go on vacation while laid off? started by crunchy_mommy (5/27/11 at 6:51am)	Go, have fun, and come back refreshed and ready to job search! 5/31/11 at 6:03pm by GirlBoyGirl	17	441
If you spend <$25 per person per week on groceries... started by laurac5 (3/23/11 at 10:08am) 1 2 3	(no title) 5/30/11 at 8:53am by Wolfcat	45	3,902
books or resources? started by MsFortune (5/22/11 at 10:08pm)	For websites I like the Simple Dollar and Get Rich Slowly. My... 5/29/11 at 8:26am by mtm	2	136
Thrift Store Scores! started by honeybunmom (2/15/11 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3 4	My husband had a dumpster dive score this weekend - a newish... 5/28/11 at 1:10pm by kitchensqueen	78	4,431
Look what someone threw away!!!! started by Chicky2 (5/18/11 at 1:43pm)	We do stuff like that all the time. Amazing what can be... 5/27/11 at 2:31pm by Chicky2	16	1,062
need to just share started by mommariffic (4/29/11 at 6:15pm)	When DH and I first got married we were both working (now... 5/27/11 at 1:28pm by springbride	14	1,555
House sale questions started by livacreature (5/6/11 at 11:47am)	Wow !! Congratulations!!!! The house we are buying was only... 5/26/11 at 5:40pm by ArtsyMomma	14	745
What foods do you freeze? started by SundayCrepes (5/18/11 at 9:57pm) 1 2	What a great idea. I make lasagna with shredded zucchini.... 5/26/11 at 9:58am by SundayCrepes	23	813
What can I do about this cc dispute?... Updated post #13 started by heatherdeg (5/11/11 at 11:45pm)	Good to hear. Yeah, I'd wait 'til it's 100% resolved before... 5/25/11 at 5:05pm by crunchy_mommy	13	583
May 2011 Homecooking Challenge! started by Alyantavid (5/2/11 at 7:20am) 1 2	5/25 Goulash and garlic bread 5/25/11 at 12:29pm by insidevoice	34	826
Have you asked family for money? started by milletpuff (4/1/11 at 3:39pm) 1 2	Haha, now he allowed me to ask my parants! 5/25/11 at 6:34am by steviemom78	23	1,522
eating out with kids: order kids meal? regular meal? or just extra plate and give some of your own? started by yukookoo (5/18/11 at 11:43am) 1 2 3	For me it depends on where we are eating. If it's at the... 5/24/11 at 10:53pm by althara	40	1,377
Bank of America credit card with 2% cash back started by taubel (5/12/11 at 3:17pm)	Ugh, Heather! I saw your other post, and was tempted to ask... 5/24/11 at 7:12am by swd12422	15	702
Somewhere I saw an online questionairre to see what benefits you qualify for as a poor/disabled... started by barky586 (5/15/11 at 7:54am)	department of health and human services heres the one for... 5/22/11 at 7:11pm by Graceie	3	260
Any experience w/Toyota Echo/Yaris/something similar? UPDATE #18 started by HeatherAtHome (9/10/10 at 8:29am)	Just wanted to say, we test drove a 2009 yaris four door... 5/22/11 at 6:36pm by mamaecho	19	1,130
Would you bother to have your 8 y.o. washing machine repaired? started by LuckyMommaToo (5/19/11 at 4:06pm)	Our dryer broke a few months ago. We're not sure how old it... 5/22/11 at 5:34am by taubel	12	411
Urgent questions about homelessness, moving in with family members and moving out of state... started by kblackstone444 (5/11/11 at 5:37am)	Not sure if this helps but I recommend calling a local... 5/22/11 at 3:06am by scrandall1173	13	1,432
What to do with an inheritance? started by wildmonkeys (5/19/11 at 4:55am)	That is probably true about the taxes. I guess the bigger... 5/20/11 at 4:10pm by wildmonkeys	10	544