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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
How to ask credit card company for lower interest rate? started by colsxjack (10/1/11 at 9:13pm)	Just ask. It's not a big deal - they hear this all the time. ... 10/5/11 at 6:47pm by KTProvi	1	93
Dumpster Diving started by Franchise88 (10/3/11 at 2:40am)	My friends dumpster dive frequently to all the factories in... 10/5/11 at 4:47am by Koalamom	4	689
Getting notes/phone calls from real estate agents - is this normal? started by katiecat (9/26/11 at 7:57am)	Yeah, we go through bouts of that. The drawbacks of living in... 10/5/11 at 12:07am by lmonter	12	413
Stock Up Prices started by poorlittlefish (9/19/11 at 10:48am) 1 2	I moved from northern NJ (NYC metro area) to the Chicago... 10/3/11 at 3:57pm by heatherdeg	25	647
Favorite "frugal" websites started by Hopefulmama (9/21/11 at 12:05pm)	I use www.wickedcooldeals.com It's geared towars people in New... 10/3/11 at 1:51pm by EarthyMamaofD...	4	363
Need some ideas on our mortgage payments started by Wild Lupine (9/20/11 at 7:01pm)	In my scenario, these were figured in (well, commuting was... 10/3/11 at 12:24am by heatherdeg	16	416
Writing a Will: Lawyer or No Lawyer? started by Turquesa (9/20/11 at 1:35pm)	I'm pretty sure we used "Family Lawyer" software by Broderbund... 10/3/11 at 12:08am by heatherdeg	11	207
Mortgage Question! Is this a good move? started by bcblondie (10/1/11 at 4:23pm)	sigh. 10/1/11 at 5:25pm by bcblondie	1	109
Getting out of debt in SEPTEMBER!! started by eirual (9/2/11 at 7:19am) 1 2 3	Yes, it's a pain, but you will probably appreciate a little... 9/30/11 at 2:27pm by mylilmonkeys	40	815
Vent about my own stupidity and our money situation started by Viriditas (9/26/11 at 3:03pm)	Check with the mechanics on barter,too. Good luck. 9/29/11 at 6:03pm by Ellien C	11	437
Anyone have experience with bankruptcy vs. judgements? started by turtlewomyn (4/2/09 at 6:49am) 1 2	On further reflection, removed content. 9/29/11 at 3:52pm by JudiAU	22	1,275
Sam's Club started by Hopefulmama (9/27/11 at 5:51am)	They carry Horizon 2%. No organic yogurt, but they do carry... 9/27/11 at 4:16pm by Peony	2	128
Some questions - thrift forums, turning a spare room into cash, part-time work started by Smokering (8/21/11 at 8:38pm) 1 2	Thanks hopefulfaith. :) To update... no responses from the... 9/27/11 at 3:32pm by Smokering	29	1,460
September No-Spend Challenge--Let's "Fall" Back Into the Saving Habit! started by Turquesa (8/31/11 at 1:27pm) 1 2 3	23: 24: $40.00 over budget on kids' clothes. (Those... 9/27/11 at 12:02pm by Turquesa	44	970
Is it legal for collection agencies to call someone at work? started by Caneel (9/27/11 at 5:55am)	He needs to send them a letter in writing requesting that they... 9/27/11 at 11:35am by shayinme	4	179
Poll: WWYD with this windfall of money? started by MCsMom (9/25/11 at 9:51pm)	I also don't agree with the idea of not paying down a mortgage... 9/26/11 at 11:11pm by sarafi	8	245
Burned by automatic renewals started by AnkaJones (9/25/11 at 2:42pm)	Wow that's great! 9/26/11 at 2:39pm by crunchy_mommy	10	438
Downsize to 1 car? started by Chloe'sMama (9/23/11 at 7:49pm)	Since it's not a financial issue to sale the van , but a... 9/26/11 at 9:04am by Ramzubo	10	254
Purchasing used electronics started by sunflower.mama (9/21/11 at 10:48am)	Refurbished from Apple is the way to go. 9/25/11 at 10:00pm by zebra15	3	122
Grad School and Unemployment started by _Demeter_ (9/25/11 at 9:38am)	I recently went through something similar, but I was only... 9/25/11 at 8:06pm by EmsMom	2	115
Reducing housing & utilities in high-cost-of-living area started by gozal (9/15/11 at 9:21am) 1 2	Do you unplug things (or turn off a power strip) ? How... 9/23/11 at 4:03pm by lilyka	20	615
Summer '11 *Low Income Support Thread* started by Thystle (5/31/11 at 11:32pm) 1 2 3…7	Fall thread ladies: ... 9/22/11 at 12:11am by Thystle	139	7,320
Do you live / could you live on $14,000 a year? started by MoonMama78 (8/31/09 at 8:31pm) 1 2 3…10	I should also admit I have some bitterness about that time as... 9/21/11 at 2:48pm by JudiAU	181	11,401
Tax mama's I've got a question started by Sharlla (9/16/11 at 10:10am)	No, she cannot. He fails the relationship test. 9/20/11 at 1:19pm by littleplum	2	180
It's easy to be frugal when you don't have friends... started by crunchy_mommy (9/17/11 at 9:51am)	Do you allow them to treat, if they offer? I would, always, if... 9/20/11 at 8:55am by JudiAU	19	439
Vintage Pressure Canner, or buy new? started by Contrariety (9/8/11 at 4:10pm)	How much did the replacement gauge cost? 9/20/11 at 8:53am by kitchensqueen	14	509
Getting dh on board---- should we take Dave Ramsey course?? started by MommyDOK (8/13/11 at 7:22am)	That's great that he's enjoying the course, but you need to at... 9/19/11 at 7:33pm by AZstayathomedad	13	921
cooking with dairy allergies on a tight grocery budget. need ideas please. started by mamadiamond (3/11/11 at 6:42pm) 1 2	fried rice with chicken and veggies eggs and home fries... 9/19/11 at 6:23am by EarthyMamaofD...	30	1,196
Help with medical bills? started by Mama~Love (9/18/11 at 9:36am)	Our lawyer said differently, but I'm not an expert in... 9/18/11 at 5:44pm by cameragirl	7	340
Need to come up with about $1000 quick :( started by lactivistmama (9/11/11 at 3:44pm)	I had to come up with $2k within a month.. so I KNOW how you... 9/17/11 at 1:52pm by Ianthe	12	1,323
Any experts on NJ Snap out there? started by ellairiesmom (9/17/11 at 6:29am)	I am trying to determine what the asset limits are for NJ Snap... 9/17/11 at 6:29am by ellairiesmom	0	106
what is really owed? started by elevena true (9/2/11 at 9:00pm) 1 2	I think you owe the balance. You enrolled your daughter with a... 9/15/11 at 12:19pm by JudiAU	26	994
Post your favorite frugal tips started by Amys1st (4/12/11 at 11:37am) 1 2	We don't buy any ziplock bags for sandwhiches, we invested in... 9/13/11 at 10:52am by mamaUK	37	2,844
Thought this might help save for the Holidays started by HSMOM3 (9/9/11 at 5:29am)	I was also on toyrus.com and saw a lego deal. I think it was... 9/13/11 at 12:51am by zebra15	3	215
Borders Bookshelves - Great Deal! started by wildmonkeys (9/10/11 at 4:56pm)	Wow, what a great deal! 9/11/11 at 4:39pm by lilyka	2	368
WWWD? House Painting question started by texmati (8/27/11 at 7:47am)	Our neighbors have a two-foot wide stripe of white at the... 9/11/11 at 1:48pm by sunnysandiegan	15	605
Integrated iPhone App To Help With Budget? started by AprilM (9/11/11 at 12:12pm)	Hello. I am new to this board, actually didn't even know it... 9/11/11 at 12:12pm by AprilM	0	112
Health Insurance Options? started by KatWrangler (9/9/11 at 6:06pm)	Here's the info on Missouri's high risk... 9/10/11 at 2:15pm by Auntie Sapphire	1	103
Freezing Fruit and Vegetables to Save Money over the Winter started by betsu63 (9/6/11 at 8:50pm)	I do it this way too. For berries, I don't even blanch them... 9/10/11 at 2:10pm by kitchensqueen	6	306
How much would you pay for preschool? started by MariesMama (8/14/11 at 10:36am) 1 2	We are in a high col area and we pay $150 per month for two... 9/10/11 at 12:22pm by wildmonkeys	26	1,486
Comcast 9.95 internet for low income families started by gabbyraja (9/5/11 at 11:18am)	That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. That might definitely help... 9/10/11 at 7:46am by seawitch	1	551
Long Distance Moving on the Cheap started by phathui5 (8/10/11 at 12:58pm)	We've moved over 1000 miles twice. Both times, we took hardly... 9/9/11 at 6:48pm by ameliabedelia	8	1,315
Couponing- I don't get it started by sparklett (8/14/11 at 12:27pm) 1 2 3	I get good organic/natural coupons from mambosprouts.com We... 9/9/11 at 3:57pm by EarthyMamaofD...	48	2,278
Using up WIC food started by lilyka (7/16/11 at 4:59pm) 1 2	We've been eating a lot of egg fritattas. I put some EVOO in... 9/9/11 at 3:51pm by EarthyMamaofD...	24	1,812
WWYD regarding a boat sell at this point? started by MCsMom (9/5/11 at 2:13am)	That is fantastic news!! Whew!!! 9/9/11 at 6:05am by laura163	7	366
Your Food Budget... started by cristina47454 (9/2/11 at 11:20am) 1 2	Wow. I just realized we spend just slightly less than $2 per... 9/8/11 at 1:26pm by Chicky2	24	751
some financial questions, investing/saving started by SunRise (8/30/11 at 9:44am)	Thank you for the replies. JenRN - impressive rates!, Ill... 9/8/11 at 7:57am by SunRise	3	363
Impressive Repurpose started by taubel (9/7/11 at 8:05am)	That would be a great piece in a foyer with hooks for coats in... 9/7/11 at 10:58am by philomom	3	213
New Englanders: Aldi or Market Basket (Aldi unfamiliarity question) started by RosemaryS-F (9/4/11 at 12:49pm)	I've found that fresh meat is one of the things Aldi doesn't... 9/7/11 at 7:44am by aldishopper	17	524
Cheap, cheap, cheap dollhouse (think Christmas??) started by TTLLM (9/6/11 at 12:25pm)	So cute! I am lucky that my daughter has the dollhouse my... 9/6/11 at 1:36pm by cheryl mama	5	620