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New grad nurse -- need some financial advice started by USAmma (3/11/11 at 8:22am)	Well first, congratulations!!!! I know it's been a few years... 3/14/11 at 4:17pm by lmonter	6	501
Dire financial situ, parents offering to buy a minivan for me... wwyd? started by babygrey (3/7/11 at 12:02pm) 1 2	I'd accept. You need a safe way to transport your family and... 3/14/11 at 1:29pm by JudiAU	20	1,232
Need last minute money ideas for trip! started by lovemore (3/9/11 at 9:20pm)	def take refillable water bottles (lots) and fill them at the... 3/14/11 at 7:14am by redvlagrl	3	233
Just a vent started by pianojazzgirl (3/10/11 at 11:41am)	Yay for gigs! 3/14/11 at 7:11am by redvlagrl	11	661
Interstate Move and Buying a House? started by GirlBoyGirl (3/9/11 at 5:08am)	Yep, I totally agree with this advice as well. It would be... 3/13/11 at 9:30pm by wandering	8	359
Best deals on airfare? Or good website? started by KellyAnnW (3/5/11 at 12:54pm)	I had the type of kid that most definately flew more... 3/12/11 at 8:28pm by K1329	4	230
Thrift Store Find Brag Thread! started by MissMommyNiceNice (3/6/11 at 6:17pm)	Ooh, I wish I could find a jacket for me! I almost bought a... 3/11/11 at 10:18am by MissMommyNice...	5	332
Extra part-time job. Is this worth It? Am I nuts? started by carfreemama (2/21/11 at 9:47am)	The tax would still be owed. It wouldn't be taken off... 3/11/11 at 8:26am by crazyms	14	796
I am SO OVER grocery prices. Also coupons SUCK. How are YOU saving money? started by Violet2 (9/10/10 at 6:52pm) 1 2 3 4 5	This is our situation also. We buy alot from Polyface (whose... 3/11/11 at 8:04am by mama1803	95	7,921
Layoff support thread? started by crazyms (3/10/11 at 10:33am)	I don't know know of a layoff thread but I can understand how... 3/10/11 at 4:03pm by macheetah	1	181
A WWYD - repair old vehicle or purchase new (used) one?? started by just_lily (3/7/11 at 8:49pm)	The other makes of Dodges/Chryslers have okay enough... 3/10/11 at 2:59pm by lmonter	6	302
Car repair, grrrr Just venting started by beebalmmama (3/9/11 at 1:51pm)	I know he's worked on cars in his younger years, but I'm not... 3/10/11 at 2:08pm by beebalmmama	7	223
What's your favorite way to make extra money? started by ilovemygirl (3/4/11 at 8:06am) 1 2	We do a lot of the things already mentioned. My husband also... 3/10/11 at 10:28am by wendyland	24	1,504
Planning for retirement in a one income family started by HeatherAtHome (3/9/11 at 6:55am)	TFSA are almost equal to an RRSP. The main difference is you... 3/10/11 at 9:22am by CarrieMF	10	392
Should we move to high COL? started by maptome (3/6/11 at 7:25am) 1 2	I think Sunnyvale area is a great choice!!! It's WAY more... 3/10/11 at 9:21am by ItsBasilThyme	22	913
Do you save much with a freezer? started by snuggly (3/7/11 at 10:05am) 1 2	What can you freeze? I'm about to get a freezer this week. 3/10/11 at 8:16am by mommysky	21	654
How much importance do you place on Charitable Giving in your household? started by SweetMelody (3/7/11 at 12:45pm)	I work in the not-for-profit sector and charitable giving and... 3/10/11 at 7:19am by gumshoegirl007	7	299
vacation deals started by sanguine_speed (3/8/11 at 12:33pm)	The Dominican Republic is the cheapest island in the... 3/9/11 at 5:18pm by momct	3	204
Are 401k's a good investment vehicle? started by taubel (3/8/11 at 9:29am)	If the goal is to purchase a house, most 401k's you can... 3/9/11 at 11:16am by rhiandmoi	7	354
DH has informed me that his expected income for the year is $12K lower... started by melissel (3/9/11 at 7:55am)	You mentioned your mother - is she maybe available for fee... 3/9/11 at 10:31am by MsFortune	4	386
Balance Transfer Question... started by cristina47454 (3/8/11 at 9:12am)	You can usually do it all online or over the phone. I like to... 3/8/11 at 11:06pm by rhiandmoi	6	276
Where to buy recommendations... started by Orionsmama (3/7/11 at 9:49am)	True that could be coloring some of my thoughts on it too... 3/8/11 at 3:23pm by crazyms	10	233
Emergency fund question started by mama to B (3/7/11 at 11:07am)	I'd say if your EF goals were met, and you were happy with... 3/8/11 at 10:47am by JesKace	5	258
Feeling confused on loan payments and what I should do next to get out of debt? started by tinytina (3/7/11 at 11:06am)	I know the rules are different in Canada but I have a... 3/7/11 at 11:06am by tinytina	0	94
I need some help - need income ASAP, also how to budget effectively started by Super~Single~Mama (3/6/11 at 2:31pm)	I don't know about selling on Amazon, but I have sold... 3/7/11 at 9:00am by Drummer's Wife	9	506
Am I missing something here? (Budget question) started by physmom (3/4/11 at 11:38am)	a 3/6/11 at 4:52pm by physmom	5	427
Anyone elses finances this bad? started by Babina's Mommy (2/23/11 at 11:15am) 1 2	you mean a panel van? They don't have the classic panel van... 3/6/11 at 4:45pm by redvlagrl	25	2,059
Design me a Dave Ramsey bumper sticker!..... started by heymama1plus1 (3/5/11 at 3:08pm)	I like those! The DR one "act your wage" is good too! 3/6/11 at 12:54pm by JesKace	9	310
Online Savings Accounts? started by taubel (3/6/11 at 6:19am)	We're with ING, too. 1ish% is about as good as it gets... 3/6/11 at 8:02am by beansmama	2	137
Credit Card Question started by chely7425 (3/3/11 at 2:02pm)	Thanks guys :) If the older accounts get closed for being... 3/5/11 at 5:23pm by chely7425	5	230
Throwing Away Food started by Eavesdrop (2/26/11 at 10:58pm)	I do a very simple version of meal planning. Usually after a... 3/5/11 at 4:41pm by Poddi	16	737
Has anyone sold books on bookbyte or cash4books? started by ilovemygirl (3/3/11 at 11:50am)	I recently sold books using eaglesaver.com, also some DVDs.... 3/5/11 at 12:03pm by iris777888	5	539
Maybe dropping healthcare started by HikeMama (2/19/11 at 8:49pm) 1 2	It doesn't sound like the same type of HSA I have. There is... 3/4/11 at 8:39pm by sunnysandiegan	22	850
What would your splurge be? started by insidevoice (2/23/11 at 8:33am) 1 2	The glasses were budgeted out of it for me- it's been five... 3/4/11 at 5:30pm by insidevoice	28	780
Anyone Willing to Look at Our Budget? started by hollyvangogh (2/21/11 at 10:07pm)	Yes. 3/4/11 at 4:43pm by Kyamo	19	898
First time buyer advice and average of home insurance started by dex_millie (3/4/11 at 11:50am)	You can only opt out of escrowing if you put 20% or more of a... 3/4/11 at 3:00pm by heatherdeg	4	139
Is you grocery budget consistent? started by beebalmmama (2/22/11 at 10:08am)	I'm just trying to budget a little better, or maybe I should... 3/4/11 at 2:40pm by beebalmmama	16	663
Would you go for this job or not???? started by babygrant (1/13/11 at 7:40am) 1 2	I just remembered this thread due to all the COL and "good"... 3/4/11 at 1:19pm by ilovemygirl	30	1,652
Detailed Budget ... Would you take a look and see what I'm missing? started by ilovemygirl (3/4/11 at 7:33am)	I can't believe I forgot car maintenance I've debated... 3/4/11 at 12:33pm by ilovemygirl	5	189
Example of a "small" expense that adds up started by velochic (3/4/11 at 4:02am)	Postage. I send lots of cards and It amazes me how I can drop... 3/4/11 at 11:49am by LeighPF	13	521
How do you budget for expenses that aren't monthly? started by ilovemygirl (3/3/11 at 4:28am)	I only use one account for sinking funds, personally. I use... 3/4/11 at 7:07am by seashells	11	375
Free Hyland's Cold and Cough through Mothering Maganize started by fierrbugg (3/4/11 at 6:26am)	I actually have been using Hyland's cold and cough for a... 3/4/11 at 7:00am by Tilia	2	103
First week on a cash-only grocery plan started by limabean (2/28/11 at 11:51am)	We went to cash, and it's been very helpful for me. My... 3/4/11 at 6:00am by BetsyS	12	384
Please explain/help with car buying situation. started by Kwan*Yin (3/1/11 at 5:37pm)	How many car seats do you have? Before you go 'car... 3/3/11 at 8:51pm by zebra15	18	462
coupons started by Honey693 (1/26/11 at 6:22pm)	Speaking of which - she just did a post yesterday about... 3/3/11 at 8:42pm by fierrbugg	18	642
So thankful I applied for Fuel Assistance! started by cristina47454 (3/3/11 at 7:35am)	I remember when I applied for electric assistance in AZ-... 3/3/11 at 7:27pm by zebra15	1	130
Comparing cost of living in various US cities started by Flower of Bliss (3/3/11 at 3:24pm)	Honestly, I would just look at craigslist and see what rents... 3/3/11 at 4:11pm by kristandthekids	1	164
Ack! My rent money has gone poof! started by Ravin (3/2/11 at 6:43am)	I think it was because HE made the transfer via his bank from... 3/3/11 at 2:56pm by Ravin	7	549
Private Health Insurance? started by GirlBoyGirl (3/2/11 at 6:53am)	I also have Blue Cross Blue Shield, but the family cost... 3/3/11 at 11:29am by SunRise	4	169
Feeling very stressed - can anyone help? started by moonlitemama (2/24/11 at 11:18am) 1 2	in my experience, you have to know someone in the school... 3/3/11 at 7:07am by Juvysen	30	1,286