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How do you track cc payoff for a blended rate cc? started by cristina47454 (4/1/11 at 5:12am)	good for you for paying this off! I think you are right--... 4/3/11 at 8:32pm by texmati	1	118
When do you cut Kid's Activites? started by e13lorena (4/3/11 at 2:48am)	Well, when you can't afford it you can't afford it and it's... 4/3/11 at 11:40am by happysmileylady	3	416
Do I have my son's college savings in the right place (529 fee question) started by MamaJen (3/23/11 at 11:24am)	This is what I thought too... I wonder if the rules have... 4/3/11 at 5:43am by texmati	8	335
Help me budget for a baby? started by lactatinggirl (3/28/11 at 10:51pm) 1 2	I can't see the budget document, but from looking at this... 4/2/11 at 5:45am by samann1121	22	1,218
Profit sharing started by Chicky2 (3/24/11 at 8:05am)	Well, as long as it won't make us have to PAY at the end of... 4/1/11 at 6:54pm by Chicky2	6	247
Planning for selling my home and buying another started by Flower of Bliss (4/1/11 at 5:40pm)	nm 4/1/11 at 5:40pm by Flower of Bliss	0	132
Are there any free financial planning advisors or agencies? started by Wild Lupine (3/31/11 at 4:24pm)	Check out Catholic Charities. I recently found out they do... 4/1/11 at 10:56am by mylilmonkeys	2	116
March Getting Out of Debt started by mtm (3/1/11 at 7:44am) 1 2 3 4 5	That is an excellent question! I would only pay the minimum... 4/1/11 at 9:27am by mylilmonkeys	96	2,875
lease to buy home -- what do I need to know. started by beebalmmama (3/31/11 at 11:51am)	I don't think that owner financing of some sort is always a... 4/1/11 at 9:09am by mnnice	5	212
Do you, or someone you know personally, have a ZERO credit score like Dave Ramsey talks about? started by heymama1plus1 (3/16/11 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3…9	This isn't really the issue. The issue is whether it's a... 4/1/11 at 8:10am by karne	171	7,219
March 2011 Home Cooking Challenge started by Alyantavid (3/1/11 at 6:33am) 1 2 3…6	New thread for April! 4/1/11 at 6:52am by Alyantavid	119	2,373
Cheap bulk foods for Food Storage in Canada? (Lds mama's please chime in!) started by moss (3/31/11 at 2:22pm)	I find it's cheap to keep an eye out for regular grocery... 4/1/11 at 5:49am by redvlagrl	1	277
How old were you when you bought your first home? started by Nan411 (3/13/11 at 2:11pm) 1 2 3 4	We are still waiting and we are 45 and 46, so I guess it may... 3/31/11 at 2:34pm by Pookietooth	75	2,471
How to decrease gas expenses? started by lactatinggirl (3/29/11 at 7:19am)	That's actually a really good idea SubliminalDarkness! I can... 3/30/11 at 4:50pm by lactatinggirl	7	316
March 2011 No-Spend Challenge -- The money you save is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! started by jimblejamble (3/1/11 at 9:09am) 1 2	Will there be an April thread? I really need something like... 3/30/11 at 12:29pm by justamama	32	1,011
I'M DEBT FREEEEEEE! started by Belia (3/25/11 at 7:06pm)	Whoo Hooo! How awesome for you, being debt free is such a... 3/30/11 at 9:32am by Denvergirlie	11	496
GRR! How dare they.... (SSA & death benefits, I owed a debt apparently...) started by WindyCityMom (2/15/11 at 5:15am)	Sorry, that was me that revived. It showed up on my current... 3/28/11 at 12:18pm by Momsteader	16	1,657
S/O to the ZERO Credit Score thread started by Lucy Alden (3/28/11 at 11:11am)	I think that there's a difference between avoiding accruing... 3/28/11 at 11:36am by happysmileylady	1	139
Just getting by vent/ support started by HikeMama (3/19/11 at 6:59am)	You have probably cut out all bills that you can.We are... 3/28/11 at 9:17am by mattemma04	12	824
Budgeting Tools started by Three~Little~Birds (3/24/11 at 4:06pm)	I have my own excel spreadsheet based loosely on Dave... 3/27/11 at 6:21pm by danaf617	5	230
Another Arizona summer with no car started by Ravin (3/21/11 at 9:43pm)	~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~sending lucky vibes! Anychance you will... 3/26/11 at 11:14pm by Thystle	7	514
getting started with investing-- Roth vs Traditional IRA started by texmati (3/25/11 at 8:47am)	Honestly, there are arguments both ways. In our household... 3/26/11 at 9:27am by annethcz	1	166
How much is your income tax refund (or how much do you owe)? started by maptome (3/14/11 at 11:20am) 1 2	We got back about 300 from the state and are supposed to get... 3/26/11 at 8:31am by Paigekitten	26	1,641
Making home affordable..being able to keep my home is more important than my credit score right?? started by BathrobeGoddess (3/23/11 at 9:11pm)	woohoo!!!! So happy for you!!! 3/25/11 at 8:59pm by texmati	8	702
looking for an excel spreadsheet to track spending started by lunamama (3/19/11 at 4:17pm)	I couldn't find what I was looking for to use in excel. I... 3/25/11 at 11:39am by lunamama	7	673
Want to take a glance at my budget? :) started by HeatherAtHome (3/22/11 at 6:52am)	Wow, I did NOT know that, thanks for the info! :) 3/25/11 at 8:51am by HeatherAtHome	12	738
Divorce, economics, and staying in the same house together started by worthy (3/16/11 at 7:18am)	Actually, this option could be done with only two households.... 3/24/11 at 11:31pm by Norabella	16	1,146
How would a temporary job affect Unemployment benefits and COBRA assistance? started by CathMac (3/23/11 at 7:06pm)	I was in a similar situation. I worked as a temp for four... 3/24/11 at 8:58pm by LittleBlackBug	5	903
Dh's credit report has re-aged debt. Any advice? started by Contrariety (3/15/11 at 9:13am)	Do not talk to the collectors!!!! I think someone already... 3/24/11 at 8:37pm by Sarah W	11	728
Anyone Interested in Trading Amazon diaper codes for $10 off $30 purchse codes that i have for... started by Aliyahsmommy (3/5/11 at 5:00pm)	Im so sorry lhammer but im looking at it right now and it... 3/24/11 at 1:19pm by youngspiritmom	3	230
Coupons on Parents.com? started by WorldsBestMom (3/24/11 at 11:53am)	I was perusing around parents.com and saw a new section... 3/24/11 at 11:53am by WorldsBestMom	0	103
"Found" money started by stelly (3/23/11 at 11:26am)	I seem to be doing nicely with them at the moment, I did have... 3/23/11 at 5:36pm by stelly	3	301
house buying/budget question started by moneymommy (3/22/11 at 12:23pm)	nm 3/23/11 at 5:28pm by MommaJayla	6	354
our dream and a wwyd.... started by Juvysen (3/21/11 at 8:21am)	I say go for it!!! Dreams are meant to be achieved. Just be... 3/22/11 at 11:13pm by NewBeginnings1	9	394
Might have convinced DH to downsize started by cc_mama (3/21/11 at 8:09am)	We've gone from owning a 3BR to renting out a 2BR to renting... 3/21/11 at 4:37pm by eirual	1	278
Staying sane on a very tight budget? started by Snowflake777 (3/2/11 at 8:08am)	In addition to daily deals like Groupon and Living Social,... 3/21/11 at 10:11am by Denvergirlie	17	1,142
Borrowing Money from Relative for House Downpayment started by taubel (3/14/11 at 9:24am)	For us all we had to do was have the loan document say that... 3/21/11 at 9:55am by rhiandmoi	7	589
Better rate of return on this money started by JudiAU (3/14/11 at 1:24pm)	I know of a lot of banks that offer high interest checking... 3/21/11 at 8:54am by JenRN	4	229
When your Emergency Fund is finished... started by beansmama (3/8/11 at 7:13am) 1 2	I've been through the save/splurge cycle enough that I'm... 3/20/11 at 12:54pm by annethcz	23	1,232
S/O - Did you have help coming up with a downpayment? started by K1329 (3/16/11 at 12:44pm) 1 2	We bought our first house right right after we got married,... 3/20/11 at 12:31pm by annethcz	27	966
Ideas for affordable Ladies' Day Out? started by Jeannine (3/20/11 at 9:47am)	Yeah museums often have free/reduced admission first Saturday... 3/20/11 at 10:44am by crunchy_mommy	3	410
Having trouble spending the money started by happysmileylady (3/13/11 at 10:30am)	I think I'd go with the 1 new gate for the bathroom to make... 3/19/11 at 3:26pm by pianojazzgirl	9	479
If you think coupons are just for processed crap like hot dogs and hamburger helper started by happysmileylady (3/18/11 at 7:36pm)	This reminded me I need to go to TJS next week! Thanks for... 3/19/11 at 8:50am by mommariffic	4	484
Spending too much money on DH's pants! started by taubel (3/14/11 at 7:21am) 1 2	Lands End...they have a lifetime guarantee... 3/18/11 at 1:52pm by BathrobeGoddess	24	890
Owning VS Renting: Houses, Cars, Appliances..... (long sorry :)) started by Logan (3/4/11 at 2:28am) 1 2 3 4 5	We could probably rent our place for less than our mortgage... 3/18/11 at 8:57am by nina_yyc	84	3,704
Are extended car warranties worth it? started by karne (3/15/11 at 4:14am)	the "millionaire next door" recommends against those extra... 3/16/11 at 10:58am by HappyMommy2	9	316
Ways to find cheap airfare? started by rcr (3/15/11 at 10:20am)	use http://www.kayak.com, it is wonderful! 3/16/11 at 10:26am by GirlBoyGirl	1	88
What should we do with this money?? started by cristina47454 (3/15/11 at 7:47am)	I agree that paying taxes first, family and friends second. ... 3/16/11 at 4:07am by Poddi	7	444
A Crazy Idea? started by prone_to_wander (3/12/11 at 5:54am)	On one hand, I think it's a good idea. College towns are... 3/15/11 at 5:19pm by heatherdeg	12	569
Should I buy this or shouldn't I? started by MaryElizabeth (3/14/11 at 10:28am) 1 2	LOL, we don't actually have any Billy. We have 4 Expedit... 3/15/11 at 9:43am by TiredX2	21	804