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Boat, land, school, baby, teen: heart-centred vs. pragmatic decision-making started by ruby3bears (5/11/11 at 9:36am)	B&B is a business that requires capital and knowledge.. I... 5/20/11 at 11:57am by JudiAU	12	696
Using retirement money to pay off student loan started by taubel (5/12/11 at 1:23pm)	Well, we would know what the mortgage would be once we found... 5/20/11 at 7:20am by taubel	13	584
What happens if you default on Federal Student Loans? started by frugalmama (12/16/10 at 11:09am) 1 2	You guys mean SSD not SSI. Disability versus Insurance. SSI... 5/20/11 at 12:39am by babygirlie	29	2,385
How much do you spend per month on kids' activities? started by nwmomof2 (4/12/11 at 11:11am)	Yes I agree. DS just started activities, don't get me wrong,... 5/19/11 at 11:42pm by zebra15	18	820
WWYD? Give up comfy income for more time with Daddy? started by applecider (5/15/11 at 8:04am) 1 2	Wold you be willing to work 10-20 hours a week to make up the... 5/19/11 at 8:07pm by lilyka	21	967
Debt relief agency "soliciting" me?? Is this legit? started by ACsMom (5/18/11 at 1:29pm)	I've gotten calls like that too...and I don't have any credit... 5/19/11 at 12:06pm by Panserbjorne	7	286
Inexpensive food and drink ideas for a daytime party started by ReadingMama (5/11/11 at 11:43am)	If you're going to be serving the adults an alcoholic... 5/19/11 at 4:27am by velochic	12	669
May 2011 No Spend Challenge/Support ~May you always have money in the bank!~ started by diana_of_the_dunes (5/4/11 at 7:07am)	Sunday 8th---- $5 on addition to my mom's gift, $3 bubble... 5/18/11 at 2:09pm by les_oiseau	11	278
Selling my wedding dress started by Jayray (5/16/11 at 12:27pm)	Probably not. I don't know what the designer brands are for... 5/18/11 at 7:02am by Jayray	3	450
Is it worth the money? Supplements (Melaleuca, Nature's Sunshine, or Vitacost) started by eastkygal (5/16/11 at 8:33am)	I am a Melaleuca preferred customer and I love the vitality... 5/17/11 at 4:44pm by iowaorganic	4	488
LLNOE users? started by cristina47454 (5/10/11 at 7:57am)	They have a yahoo group temporarily until the new boards go... 5/17/11 at 8:51am by cristina47454	4	419
Car vs. House Downpayment started by youngspiritmom (5/16/11 at 8:44am)	This is a good point too. Our house would definitely be... 5/17/11 at 7:56am by crunchy_mommy	4	214
Tell me WWYD with my current financial situation? started by ilovemygirl (5/10/11 at 1:57pm)	How about this: pay off the $6K before you lose your job. ... 5/17/11 at 7:13am by moneymama	10	679
Escrow? started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 1:14am)	Don't worry about it. They haven't done anything wrong with... 5/17/11 at 6:16am by laohaire	11	333
talk to me about heating... started by Panserbjorne (5/12/11 at 2:18pm)	so I'm pretty sold on the cast iron Hampton (by Regency.) ... 5/16/11 at 7:12pm by Panserbjorne	8	401
Organic veggies on the cheap--sharing a great find! started by heatherdeg (5/2/11 at 9:40am)	OMG! Thanks for posting this. I was told last year by a... 5/16/11 at 4:32pm by swd12422	7	380
Need Help (suggestions) for a neighbor started by KatWrangler (5/16/11 at 12:24pm)	WIC does not check immigration status, just need, which both... 5/16/11 at 1:16pm by LeighPF	1	225
I refuse to pay for this dental service - how should I proceed? started by laohaire (5/11/11 at 8:57am) 1 2	I didn't know about ELMA cream until too late.... My DS... 5/16/11 at 3:40am by crunchy_mommy	38	2,268
Choosing my career path started by ChangingWoman (5/3/11 at 1:12pm)	What about sleep? I am an RN that worked in a birth center. I... 5/15/11 at 11:12pm by SundayCrepes	10	492
Dumpster Diving started by Greenlea (5/3/11 at 8:15am) 1 2	Almost my entire canning jar collection is from the recycling... 5/14/11 at 1:30pm by RoamingWidgeteer	21	1,245
Let's talk about trusts, TOD/POD, JTWROS, beneficiaries, etc.... started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 12:04am)	Also in CA. We have the trust, will, etc, p/w sitting here.... 5/13/11 at 7:32pm by cristeen	4	336
Does Your Family Earn a Livable Wage? started by Turquesa (4/21/11 at 5:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Yes, we fall above their 'livable' wage but I honestly don't... 5/13/11 at 12:54pm by ShwarmaQueen	74	3,982
Buying a house so a relative can live with you - how would you work out the finances? started by taubel (5/12/11 at 1:43pm)	I would prefer that they added to the down payment to cover... 5/13/11 at 11:29am by EFmom	11	515
Lost my job. Talk to me about collecting unemployment. started by lunarlady (5/9/11 at 8:27pm)	thats great, i hope the interviews go well. 5/13/11 at 12:08am by zebra15	12	632
Major Car Connundrum.. advice wanted please :) started by mamaecho (5/11/11 at 6:36pm)	I don't like owing money on cars, so what I would do... ... 5/12/11 at 7:50pm by ArtsyMomma	7	226
TV antenna? started by sunnysandiegan (5/12/11 at 1:02am)	I got mine from best buy. A store would be easier for return,... 5/12/11 at 1:02pm by Ramzubo	8	234
Pay down debt or save? started by taubel (5/4/11 at 1:27pm)	Sounds good. Best wishes! 5/11/11 at 8:28am by sunnysandiegan	9	431
Can you help me think through this? (Move-related) started by cristina47454 (4/25/11 at 3:01pm) 1 2	You mention that one of your children is sensitive to... 5/10/11 at 8:53pm by lifehappens	26	1,071
share: inexpensive checkbook register for budgeting started by HappyLamb (5/9/11 at 9:05am)	Wow! Love it! I do something similar in excel, but my... 5/10/11 at 12:45pm by cristina47454	1	150
iPhone apps for tracking spending? started by Biscuits & Gravy (5/2/11 at 12:59pm)	I use mint but I really dislike it. It's supposed to keep... 5/9/11 at 8:08pm by althara	5	300
Minimalist Wardrobe started by ceeveg (5/8/11 at 8:51pm)	There was a thread about this in Decluttering, Simplifying &... 5/9/11 at 5:48pm by althara	5	501
To get the watch or not started by velochic (4/17/09 at 7:01am) 1 2 3 4	So glad to hear that it's lived up to your hopes! 5/9/11 at 2:19pm by TiredX2	68	2,653
Do you know how much your driving trips cost? started by laohaire (5/3/11 at 8:36am)	I know exactly how much our car cost per km last year. Dh is... 5/8/11 at 6:37am by yeahwhat	8	415
Question about a bad utility debt charge-off started by MamaJen (5/4/11 at 8:22am)	Have you tried the dispute option with the credit companies?... 5/7/11 at 6:46am by mattemma04	3	299
So what did you spend on groceries in April? started by ExOfficia (4/30/11 at 12:25pm) 1 2	We spent $556 for a family of 6--5 adult appetites and one... 5/6/11 at 9:53am by Chicky2	21	863
Oil Change Coupon started by juju_mom (5/3/11 at 6:47pm)	I am able to find coupons for oil changes in my local... 5/4/11 at 10:50am by zebra15	1	119
If you buy meat by the animal.. started by happysmileylady (4/25/11 at 12:21pm)	This year's prices (I just ordered today) purchased directly... 5/3/11 at 9:37am by Caneel	5	364
Summons for credit card debt - help! started by Kerrie (4/21/11 at 11:03am)	I'm not sure if it is done on a State by state basis but in... 5/1/11 at 4:53pm by BathrobeGoddess	11	1,008
Credit card payment question... started by cristina47454 (4/26/11 at 9:51am) 1 2	Personally, from a moral standpoint, I think you should pay... 5/1/11 at 6:50am by A&A	29	1,344
Home appraisal question started by Cheshire (4/30/11 at 8:29pm)	I was an appraiser (although I've not renewed my licensing).... 4/30/11 at 10:51pm by heatherdeg	3	227
April 2011 Homecooking Challenge! started by Alyantavid (4/1/11 at 6:50am) 1 2 3 4	04/30- random things for lunch - we finally used our... 4/30/11 at 9:43pm by MaryElizabeth	68	1,479
Stash of "emergency" cash started by taubel (4/26/11 at 8:24am)	I dropped our firesafe down the basement stairs once, and it... 4/29/11 at 3:17pm by mylilmonkeys	17	826
Dave Ramsey Question - upping deductibles on insurance policies. Is $5/mo worth it? started by MrsJez (4/27/11 at 10:43am)	I wouldn't change it, either, but there may be other ways to... 4/28/11 at 8:18am by bignerpie	4	280
Credit Cards for Miles? started by AnnaNova (4/22/11 at 9:13pm)	We get miles via our grocery store (with the "shopper's card)... 4/27/11 at 7:27pm by serenbat	6	222
If you suddenly came into $5,000, WWYD? started by youngspiritmom (3/22/11 at 10:30pm) 1 2 3	We've had windfalls like this and our general rule of thumb... 4/27/11 at 5:06pm by cristina47454	50	1,735
what's the best way (and cheapest) way to get Ikea furniture? When there's no Ikea near you? started by MommyDOK (4/14/11 at 10:39am)	I agree. We have a few Ikea items, they were cheap enough,... 4/27/11 at 11:05am by applebutterlady	18	1,770
401k? started by Kerrie (4/25/11 at 11:05am)	Agreed - maybe bankruptcy is an option? If you feel... 4/26/11 at 10:33pm by MsFortune	8	390
How much do you pay for health insurance? started by Ygle (4/19/11 at 9:38am) 1 2 3	Through my employer, we pay $184 biweekly, so just under... 4/26/11 at 2:17pm by amma_mama	46	2,097
Vacuum sealing, freezer space, and saving - a revelation started by RosieL (4/17/11 at 6:19am) 1 2	Every family's circumstances are different. I have a 5 year... 4/26/11 at 1:59pm by SundayCrepes	29	1,134
April Get Out of Debt started by mtm (4/1/11 at 4:54pm) 1 2	Way to go Eirual. you live my dream, lol! 4/26/11 at 12:09pm by Sorilla	36	1,172