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April 2011 No-Spend Challenge ~ Don't be an April Fool! Save, save, Save! started by jimblejamble (4/1/11 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3	04/01- spent $62.27 out of misc. fund for... 4/26/11 at 12:00pm by MaryElizabeth	42	1,291
How do you save on gas? started by kathymuggle (2/27/11 at 6:46am) 1 2	I noticed that our gas stations have cheaper gas on Thursday... 4/26/11 at 11:55am by Sorilla	28	1,041
when one partner manages the finances. . . started by mamaofprincesses (4/16/11 at 12:17pm)	I think the first thing that has to happen is that you and... 4/26/11 at 3:35am by velochic	13	797
Contract on my DREAM HOUSE! started by ArtsyMomma (4/19/11 at 9:08am)	Thanks Mattemma! So far it's going really well and I'm... 4/25/11 at 12:17pm by ArtsyMomma	6	462
life insurance questions started by mamacolleen (4/10/11 at 9:11am)	We got DH's policy via quotesmith.com when DD was a newborn.... 4/25/11 at 1:17am by sunnysandiegan	11	558
Would you accept this scholarship? started by EmsMom (4/20/11 at 5:03am)	Well... Its a ton of work...really...so. much. work. At least... 4/24/11 at 6:14pm by BathrobeGoddess	5	510
Easter! started by mama to B (3/17/11 at 7:09am) 1 2 3	Thank you, Passover Rabbit! ... 4/24/11 at 5:49am by Smithie	52	2,006
Lease vs. Buy/Rent vs. Own started by Panserbjorne (4/15/11 at 10:41am)	yeah i would not lease. i'd find a good used car. i am lucky... 4/23/11 at 2:53pm by lookatreestar	12	715
Buying animals for meat started by EFmom (4/20/11 at 12:15pm)	I agree with fall as being the big time for many farms. I'd... 4/22/11 at 8:57pm by Peony	7	259
Switching to cloth napkins started by taubel (4/12/11 at 11:08am) 1 2	I just grab cloth napkins whenever I see them them really... 4/22/11 at 3:04pm by marimara	33	1,136
How do you save without the coupons? s/o of extreme... started by Amys1st (4/15/11 at 8:18am) 1 2	I don't coupon either unless I happen to see a coupon... 4/22/11 at 2:54pm by marimara	22	1,278
income taxes started by jeteaa (4/21/11 at 2:01pm)	Yes, that's pretty much how it works. Here are the 2011 tax... 4/21/11 at 4:19pm by Carson	2	194
WWYD? Sell car or wait it out? started by redvlagrl (4/19/11 at 2:53pm)	We have the BEF, and are working on the snowball. The thing... 4/21/11 at 8:10am by redvlagrl	6	258
Child care decuctions for high expense families started by JudiAU (4/18/11 at 12:20pm)	Ahhh - didn't realize $5K was the cap but it is. An online... 4/20/11 at 6:52pm by sunflower.mama	5	300
will nuclear crisis raise food prices? started by frugalmum (3/17/11 at 11:46am)	Well, the French have advised their pregnant women not to... 4/20/11 at 10:04am by 4evermom	7	539
We eat out toooooooo much! started by lovemore (2/28/11 at 9:04pm) 1 2	not all of them... but most of the ones we go to. I dare say... 4/19/11 at 3:23am by texmati	29	1,900
thoughs on cashing out retirement fund started by samanthasmom (4/14/11 at 8:41pm)	I cashed mine out almost 21 years ago. It did not make... 4/18/11 at 11:21am by enkmom	11	622
WWYD? 11 YO, savings account, and XH - update! post #12 started by Sharon, RN (3/25/11 at 8:41am)	I checked with the credit union while I was opening a safety... 4/18/11 at 11:10am by Sharon, RN	11	751
What is your Easter budget? started by cristina47454 (4/11/11 at 2:59pm) 1 2	We are going to visit extended family on my side and are... 4/18/11 at 8:25am by mnnice	31	897
How much do kids cost? started by maptome (4/5/11 at 7:44am) 1 2	I think its similiar to k12 academy. Some states have... 4/17/11 at 11:59am by zebra15	23	1,587
Do you have goals? Like written, multiple timeframe, specific goals? started by heatherdeg (4/17/11 at 7:58am)	I think I tend to follow more of the SMAR plan. I cannot do... 4/17/11 at 10:33am by EmsMom	3	179
What do you consider to be a "good" salary? started by ilovemygirl (2/28/11 at 8:20am) 1 2 3…7	Interesting thoughts. I live in a small town within the... 4/17/11 at 5:37am by ChristyMarie	124	9,062
UPDATE Bill I Did Not Know About Sent to Collections - Grrrrr! started by lucyem (3/29/11 at 6:01am)	This is great to hear! You should consider writing a review... 4/16/11 at 4:30pm by RosieL	9	764
We need a new car started by chistinawc (4/12/11 at 6:49am)	Have you asked about the rear differential fluid? This is a... 4/14/11 at 2:45pm by sarafi	5	425
How much more $ then child care costs would be 'worth' the SAHP going back to work? started by MCsMom (3/21/11 at 10:34pm) 1 2	Hmmm... my situation is that I loved my job. More than loved... 4/12/11 at 3:42pm by wombatclay	39	2,529
stand alone DSL + google voice started by MovingMomma (4/10/11 at 9:12pm)	I dunno if it's ethical but I'm interested in seeing what... 4/12/11 at 10:48am by Chicky2	1	169
Ben and Jerry's free cone day tomorrow April 12th, 2011 started by philomom (4/11/11 at 3:59pm)	Bump! Free cone today. 4/12/11 at 9:24am by philomom	1	118
What are the " little things " you do / can do to save money ????? started by Graceie (4/8/11 at 7:05pm)	it helps if you post your budget and some basic info about... 4/11/11 at 12:19pm by doubledutch	14	802
Fixed saving account interests, what % is good? Also Financial independence.. started by MiniMum (4/8/11 at 8:37am)	Thanks for your reply! That's good to know we are not the... 4/10/11 at 10:57pm by MiniMum	3	445
WWYD re: visiting location of new job in advance started by youngspiritmom (4/8/11 at 1:22pm)	I second city-data forums!! 4/10/11 at 12:38pm by cristina47454	15	475
how would you invest right now? cd's bonds rental property? started by yukookoo (4/8/11 at 7:04am)	This is from the inheritance you got a year or two ago,... 4/10/11 at 6:32am by velochic	5	354
Help me decide if a moped is worth it started by sosurreal09 (4/8/11 at 11:19am)	I loved having a scooter, until I was hit by a car. Not I... 4/9/11 at 4:12pm by rcr	12	537
Please help me start my roth ira started by llwr (4/6/11 at 7:53pm)	I'll also add a vote for Vanguard. I started a ROTH IRA... 4/9/11 at 11:38am by annethcz	9	277
Federal Shutdown and cutting back at home started by umarider (4/7/11 at 4:36am)	I hope the VA process still works for you PP! We are actually... 4/8/11 at 11:12am by sarafi	9	589
Question about saving $$ started by simplemama32 (3/31/11 at 8:02am)	Right now, I would feel great to have a year's expenses saved... 4/8/11 at 10:40am by redvlagrl	14	712
WWYD with this money? started by Agatha_Ann (4/1/11 at 4:53pm)	Thanks for the replies! We have been without power off and on... 4/8/11 at 9:40am by Agatha_Ann	15	571
DINK budget to baby budget started by livacreature (4/6/11 at 6:12am)	We bought a lot of things used and I didn't have a shower (no... 4/7/11 at 11:44am by redvlagrl	4	451
Suggestions on saving grocery money started by SandraMort (4/5/11 at 11:53am)	My mom use to do the dried green beans. She called them... 4/6/11 at 3:24pm by Chicky2	11	512
How many Kilowatt Hours (kWh) do you use per day/month? Help me figure out why we're using 57.4... started by Momsteader (3/25/11 at 2:31pm) 1 2	Thanks Iris. :) I am very rural and my utility co is done... 4/6/11 at 2:13pm by Momsteader	34	3,562
Spin off - What income counts as "Low Income" started by EmsMom (4/4/11 at 7:23pm)	Me, too. And regarding poverty and low income being... 4/6/11 at 1:29pm by Drummer's Wife	6	629
Your average kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage? Anyone care to post theirs?? started by UberMama (11/12/09 at 9:29pm) 1 2 3…6	We have a 600sf apartment, 3 people and our use has been... 4/6/11 at 4:42am by MiniMum	106	8,971
So frustrated...Dh hates to talk money, loves to spend started by e13lorena (4/3/11 at 3:23am)	Just a question but Are you micromanaging him? If I thought... 4/5/11 at 9:47pm by prone_to_wander	9	740
Would you/have you signed a non-compete? started by cristina47454 (4/2/11 at 8:46am)	Good talking points...I've been feeling like I've been... 4/5/11 at 9:37am by cristina47454	14	681
Housing should be what percentage of income? started by taubel (4/4/11 at 3:05pm)	Just keep in mind that any of these things are rules of... 4/5/11 at 8:20am by TiredX2	4	322
Organic extra virgin coconut oil on a huge discount! started by HSMOM3 (2/26/11 at 7:06am)	We have allergies too and doesn't effect them at all. We... 4/5/11 at 7:55am by HSMOM3	8	754
Trac Phones? Need ideas for saving money on phone, Internet, etc. started by taubel (4/3/11 at 4:55am)	We have a landline with caller ID (no long distance), and... 4/4/11 at 8:55pm by achildofthe80s	10	445
Please Help: The Advantage to Saving Early started by TiredX2 (4/3/11 at 12:05pm)	Just make sure that you use numbers to accurately reflect the... 4/4/11 at 8:22pm by NewBeginnings1	2	188
Gazingus pins and other ways to save... started by Juvysen (3/30/11 at 8:44am)	That's an excellent point! We've been going back and forth... 4/4/11 at 11:22am by Juvysen	11	618
MIL is kicking us out. started by WindyCityMom (3/1/11 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3…10	I just spent an afternoon (on and off!) reading your thread.... 4/4/11 at 10:11am by Earthy Mama	194	22,066
Debt free!!! started by USAmma (3/30/11 at 10:11am)	That is so awesome! Congrats - that is huge. You are an... 4/3/11 at 9:15pm by MsFortune	5	284