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Credit card offers with rewards - take advantage or not? started by laohaire (4/10/12 at 8:30am)	They can make money because you are more likely to pull out... 4/10/12 at 7:38pm by SweetSilver	4	127
Does a fuel efficient vehicle that seats 7 exist? started by ilovemygirl (3/21/12 at 9:21am)	I decided to go diesel. Keep in mind, we need to seat 10+.... 4/9/12 at 6:30pm by mylilmonkeys	6	362
What's your clothing budget? started by taubel (4/3/12 at 8:48am)	I hadn't budgeted anything, but recently changed that to $100... 4/9/12 at 11:56am by honeybunmom	14	406
Saving to buy a house/condo started by Super~Single~Mama (3/19/12 at 5:38am)	SSM- I know this is an approx budget and you don't need to... 4/8/12 at 7:47pm by zebra15	10	310
Little things that make you feel rich started by monkey's mom (2/26/11 at 9:01am) 1 2 3…6	I am also one of those people who just feels so much better... 4/5/12 at 5:07pm by jenn1970	107	7,091
My savings account is getting less than 1% interest :( started by crunchy_mommy (4/1/12 at 10:11am)	We do the "high interest" checking. It's not that great and... 4/4/12 at 10:16am by SweetSilver	16	284
When do you stop building sinking funds? started by Narawen (3/31/12 at 10:10am)	I think the reasonable amount is the one that lets you sleep... 4/3/12 at 7:15pm by laohaire	4	140
Job Loss and Gov. Assistance? started by IngaAnne (3/19/12 at 10:38am)	I know where I live adults can't get Medicaid unless... 4/3/12 at 1:12pm by EarthyMamaofD...	4	261
Just curious-- anyone know of any other frugal 'boards or blogs'? started by highlandmum (1/31/12 at 3:36am)	I stumbled upon frugally sustainable... 4/3/12 at 10:37am by willfulmama	4	352
Til debt do us part show started by melaniepiper (3/11/12 at 7:30pm)	I just recorded an episode from this year a couple of nights... 4/1/12 at 8:05pm by Doodlebugsmom	3	250
Grocery Budget - Organic/Natural Foods started by holidaymama (2/27/12 at 6:29am) 1 2	Try setting aside one day a week where you make all the... 3/31/12 at 7:34pm by justmama	29	959
poverty started by jess in hawaii (1/22/12 at 6:21pm) 1 2 3…7	Thanks!!! I am wanting to get child care covered this summer... 3/31/12 at 7:16pm by Mom31	132	8,098
~ March No-Spend Challenge ~ started by CrunchyVTMom (3/1/12 at 10:20am) 1 2 3 4 5	Mar 1 -- Mar 2 -- Mar 3 -- 9.54 3 pairs of jeans for... 3/31/12 at 12:08pm by Ruthiegirl	91	878
Grocery budgeting started by AustinAmber (1/5/11 at 9:45am) 1 2	Yum, muffins sound like a good catch all morning recipe.... 3/29/12 at 7:31pm by dovemama	31	1,498
Need advice with getting something taken off my credit report! started by jaam (3/28/12 at 6:22pm)	Afraid you're out of luck on this. You can put an... 3/29/12 at 5:27pm by cristeen	4	126
tithing /church contributions? started by A&A (3/19/12 at 6:03pm)	Deermother makes a terrific point - there are lots of ways to... 3/29/12 at 7:41am by nd_deadhead	19	494
Anyone wanna do a tax refund countdown? started by Drummer's Wife (2/2/12 at 12:48pm) 1 2 3 4	well the date was taken off of wheres my refund. so it will... 3/28/12 at 12:54pm by iowaorganic	64	1,209
What health care plan will cover our medical needs? started by kitson (3/5/12 at 10:15pm)	If you consider a private insurance, I assume you have a gap... 3/28/12 at 10:51am by JudiAU	7	154
Recommendations for professional movers? started by collectquotidn (3/23/12 at 6:49pm)	I did a coorporate relocation in 2001 and it cost about 10K... 3/27/12 at 8:47am by mnnice	4	87
fixing old or buying new? started by dovemama (3/26/12 at 12:23pm)	Unless it's a commercial dryer, I doubt you'll be able to get... 3/27/12 at 6:15am by MariesMama	2	67
March 2012 Meal Planning - cooking for leprechauns! started by zebra15 (2/29/12 at 7:37pm)	Ok its official, we are moving no later than 4/28. I can not... 3/26/12 at 10:42pm by zebra15	16	278
Need help with a budget categories started by earthgirl (3/26/12 at 9:25am)	It is super handy, especially for someone mathamatically... 3/26/12 at 10:57am by nstewart	5	78
When did bread get to be $4.50 a loaf?!? started by Ruthiegirl (3/13/12 at 8:35am) 1 2	I solved the high cost of bread problem. We stopped eating... 3/21/12 at 8:53am by Chicky2	23	739
need some motivation to pay off moderate-sized credit card debt today! started by emaye_to_2 (3/16/12 at 1:45pm)	If you want to keep the line of credit open, with occasional... 3/20/12 at 2:06pm by JudiAU	7	254
way to save on food, started by EmsMom (3/18/12 at 5:13am)	I LOVE the clearance section of the store. Who knows what... 3/18/12 at 5:25pm by zebra15	1	171
impending job loss - budget decisions started by Katrinaquerida (2/26/12 at 12:55pm)	Well, we made some cuts (house phone, internet) and are... 3/16/12 at 6:01pm by Katrinaquerida	14	496
Buying a house for dummies? started by MariesMama (2/26/12 at 9:18am)	Subbing. I'm looking to buy in the not-too-distant future too... 3/16/12 at 7:12am by erigeron	7	230
have you started your own business? started by greenmamato2 (3/13/12 at 3:38pm)	Thank you so much for the encouragement and insight,... 3/14/12 at 1:27pm by greenmamato2	4	129
Put the pennies toward PAYING OFF DEBT GAME started by CookiePie (3/1/12 at 1:35pm)	I'm thinking instead of posting what I save on groceries each... 3/14/12 at 6:30am by CookiePie	14	378
2 parents, 2 toddlers, a dog in 750 sq ft started by micah_mae_ (2/18/12 at 6:38pm) 1 2	We are 2 adults, a preschooler, a toddler, a baby, a dog, and... 3/13/12 at 5:23pm by Paigekitten	26	674
If I were buying a "frugal" house I would look for... started by gabbyraja (10/10/11 at 7:17pm) 1 2	My grandparents have an insert, with a fan and vents, the... 3/12/12 at 9:44pm by nstewart	23	817
Tax question about 1098-T started by CookiePie (3/9/12 at 5:19am)	I would re-run the numbers with the new information and see... 3/10/12 at 8:10pm by zebra15	3	56
Frugal Painting started by tiqa (3/7/12 at 6:38pm)	Good for you! Even bad paint jobs can be fixed! 3/10/12 at 7:28am by Bokonon	16	249
Closing Credit Card will hurt credit? started by Contrariety (2/14/12 at 1:04pm)	I don't know how accurate it is, but you can play around with... 3/9/12 at 2:39pm by TiredX2	15	291
Getting out of debt in FEBRUARY, 2012!!! started by eirual (2/1/12 at 6:32pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Hi, We have the income issue settled pretty well -- I read... 3/8/12 at 7:43pm by AnkaJones	89	1,517
Medical bill and shoddy recordkeeping (on my part) started by MrsSlocombe (3/8/12 at 7:24am)	I would call, find out the details of the bill. The dates of... 3/8/12 at 12:43pm by zebra15	1	111
SAHMs - Do you have a retirement account? Do you contribute an amount equal to your DH? started by youngspiritmom (2/24/12 at 9:38am)	I have a Roth IRA as does my husband. Other than the initial... 3/7/12 at 6:40am by AbbyGrant	8	317
Good budgeting software? started by elfimka (3/3/12 at 5:44am)	I love pearbudget.com. It's so simple BUT it costs - 4.95 a... 3/6/12 at 9:16am by Flopsy	6	100
Does anyone live in campus housing? started by mamayogibear (3/1/12 at 6:24pm)	Yeah I moved back in with my mom in December but managed to... 3/4/12 at 7:24pm by mamayogibear	5	136
How much is your monthly food bill? started by MonkeyPrincess (1/3/12 at 11:04am) 1 2 3 4 5	We are a family of 7, (3 adults and 4 children) and we spend... 3/2/12 at 1:20pm by Attila the Honey	81	3,194
renting when you'r low income and have bad credit? started by frugalmama (2/26/12 at 9:48am)	Go with a private renter. You will probably find someone. ... 3/2/12 at 8:50am by cappuccinosmom	8	294
February meal plan- cooking with love started by zebra15 (2/1/12 at 5:59pm) 1 2 3	It's March, but I am posting anyway. Decided I need to make... 3/2/12 at 5:37am by worthy	59	913
Question for those who are Medi Cal Saavy... started by Ahappymel (2/19/12 at 8:36pm)	Yes they do! I once had a scooter in my name for a month and... 3/1/12 at 4:44pm by mamayogibear	7	172
February No Spend~ Having $$ in the bank will make your HEART swell!! started by FillingMyQuiver (2/1/12 at 5:32am) 1 2 3	Updating for the end of the month. Key No Spend/... 3/1/12 at 1:42pm by FillingMyQuiver	50	662
Federal loan has been "reassigned"??? started by crunchy_mommy (3/1/12 at 9:07am)	Yup, normal. Our last 2 mortgages have been sold as well.... 3/1/12 at 10:55am by Mosaic	1	88
How Low Do You Let Your Checking Account Get? started by Turquesa (1/22/12 at 8:05am) 1 2 3 4	Late to this thread but I wanted to second this. I have $25... 2/29/12 at 5:23am by Youngfrankens...	70	2,240
Pay more at Local HFS or pay for gas and less for groceries at Whole Foods? started by mamayogibear (2/22/12 at 1:12pm)	You are soo right! I spent my extra time this week making a... 2/26/12 at 5:05pm by mamayogibear	4	157
Student loans and Income Based Repayment (IBR) started by holidaymama (2/25/12 at 6:05am)	I just signed up for it. My payments have gone from $700... 2/26/12 at 4:24pm by OhMyHzzle	8	204
Would this be crazy? I need input. started by eirual (2/25/12 at 7:49pm)	Why the rush? It's only 12 months, you could get a great... 2/26/12 at 9:02am by DoubleDouble	7	228
Help me choose EE appliances that will work best for my large family? started by gabbyraja (12/3/11 at 10:11pm)	Yes, actually we have all (older, small) appliances in... 2/25/12 at 6:26am by gabbyraja	6	143