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Anyone sold their house themselves? started by taubel (8/11/11 at 5:43am)	I was in the Newton area, but spent a lot of time in Sussex... 9/6/11 at 5:42am by taubel	13	933
How to cut down on the costs of a wedding? started by tinytina (8/16/11 at 9:02am) 1 2	I think this is worth noting. If you are going to skimp... 9/3/11 at 9:34am by lilyka	29	1,372
Medical expenses vs.Savings started by angelove (8/31/11 at 12:21pm)	Thank you all ladies for your replies and suggestions. I have... 9/2/11 at 3:47pm by angelove	9	343
Torn between frugality and organics when grocery shopping ... started by MariesMama (4/27/11 at 12:33pm) 1 2 3	I don't buy organic. I do buy a lot of staples and cook and... 9/2/11 at 3:20pm by Staceyy	45	2,751
Getting out of debt in AUGUST!! started by eirual (8/4/11 at 10:54am) 1 2 3	Noppers cause he made to much for Medicaid . We are right on... 9/1/11 at 2:33pm by mom2dea	53	1,926
Need Help with Next Steps... started by Buzzbuzz (8/27/11 at 5:07am)	Can you refinance the mortgage to lower your payments at all? ... 9/1/11 at 6:38am by Comtessa	8	510
Affordable health insurance? LONG post started by Crazybean (8/26/11 at 10:58am)	Check with your state. My dh was turned down for private... 8/31/11 at 7:05pm by its_betty	6	468
Is BJ's worth a trip for regular groceries if I can't afford to stock up on stuff right now? started by worthy (7/27/11 at 1:31pm)	No one has mentioned that BJs is coming out with more and more... 8/31/11 at 11:50am by Mosaic	10	2,411
I know about Angel Food Ministries. Is there anything else similar to it? started by Paxjourney (8/30/11 at 4:38pm)	please delete 8/30/11 at 4:38pm by Paxjourney	0	582
Is it your money to spend when you still owe someone or are getting assistance? started by ilovemygirl (8/11/11 at 7:40am) 1 2	THANK YOU. ^^VOICE OF REASON, Y'ALL!!^^ 8/29/11 at 4:13pm by inkedmamajama	29	1,730
Coconut Oil on sale again at Amazon! started by HSMOM3 (8/2/11 at 6:57am)	oh yay! thanks for posting ! 8/28/11 at 7:50am by ThreeLittleBirds	11	1,341
Disability... started by 2lilsweetfoxes (3/12/11 at 10:56pm)	I also think you mean SSI NOT SSD. You should qualify for... 8/27/11 at 5:31pm by babygirlie	4	447
Balance Transfer....which offer makes more sense? started by cristina47454 (8/13/11 at 6:43pm)	I recently got a no transfer fee offer from chase with up to... 8/27/11 at 1:05pm by mattemma04	7	706
Don't even know where to start... started by hippiemombian (8/26/11 at 5:46pm)	I see that you're in central Florida, right? You should know... 8/26/11 at 7:10pm by kitteh	1	462
Any BTDT advice on Short Sale. started by Paxjourney (8/18/11 at 4:29pm)	Well we had a verbal offer come thru on Friday. It's 12K less... 8/24/11 at 8:51pm by Paxjourney	6	645
Please help me decide which house to rent. started by mamagrigsby (8/22/11 at 5:12pm)	Is renting out your current home while you rent somewhere... 8/24/11 at 10:28am by eirual	7	749
DH keeps sabotaging us! VENT started by Caitlin0919 (8/19/11 at 8:40am)	I'm stealing the idea of writing a list of what I do and what... 8/23/11 at 6:49pm by peaceful_mama	10	825
My favourite frugal blog started by Fiddle Fingers (7/4/11 at 4:05am)	Awww... To be honest, I've been skipping the banana peels... 8/22/11 at 10:25am by PennyP	8	1,458
When to go back into debt for house repairs - and how far? started by diana_of_the_dunes (8/17/11 at 8:09pm)	After talking with the plumber and looking at all of the... 8/22/11 at 6:40am by diana_of_the_...	7	670
Help me with numbers? started by Catwmandu (8/20/11 at 8:05pm)	We eat pretty similarly and we spend between $800-$1000/month... 8/21/11 at 5:25pm by MacroMama	3	573
Switching from a full-service health plan to a catastrophic care plan - Good Idea? started by mamasaurus (8/9/11 at 9:56am)	Our HSA is through work. We have pre-tax income deposited each... 8/20/11 at 7:27pm by Wolfcat	16	1,012
tips for the weak willed backslider started by gnutter (8/6/11 at 5:05am)	I second this. We keep frozen chicken nuggets (gross, I know,... 8/20/11 at 6:36pm by Ragana	10	1,104
Dave Ramsey budget question started by caedmyn (4/23/11 at 6:43am)	Just tracking your spending the first month is a good starting... 8/19/11 at 4:36am by eirual	7	676
selling gold jewelry for cash... started by PJJ (8/17/11 at 4:05pm)	If your jewelry is in good wearable condition you can usually... 8/18/11 at 7:51pm by Poddi	3	624
options for really cheap internet started by EmsMom (8/18/11 at 3:47pm)	I have virgin mobile and the internet is comparable to dial... 8/18/11 at 5:05pm by zebra15	1	554
Deductibles and out of pocket maximums.... help me figure this out! started by StephandOwen (8/17/11 at 10:18am)	Alright, we got it figured out. Woo! So at my appointment this... 8/18/11 at 9:00am by StephandOwen	9	1,677
Non-edible items? started by PHishHead (8/10/11 at 5:09am)	FYI for FL mamas...after a bad storm, they will sometimes... 8/17/11 at 2:21pm by blessedwithboys	7	1,206
Does medicaid pay towards primary insurance deductible?? Too good to be true? started by Sumada (8/17/11 at 6:40am)	Wow. I can't believe that this is actually working out for me.... 8/17/11 at 12:41pm by Sumada	5	1,834
Dave Ramsey guideline for buying real estate? started by caedmyn (5/13/11 at 7:55pm)	Sounds like you have a SUPERSTUD for a husband. Have you... 8/16/11 at 9:21pm by gbradfordsmith	5	1,504
Turning over a new leaf... started by Katrinaquerida (8/15/11 at 6:53pm)	Thanks, that's a good idea. I teach French, so I'm sure there... 8/16/11 at 9:39am by Katrinaquerida	7	722
Budget Insight please started by whalemama17 (8/10/11 at 4:57am)	(no title) 8/15/11 at 7:14pm by Wolfcat	15	970
Hot Props? Foreclosures... started by Pariah (4/5/11 at 8:47am)	thats the part that sucks . the banks are trying some of them... 8/15/11 at 12:56pm by Al JCIII	16	20,654
Spending Money to Sell Our House started by taubel (8/10/11 at 9:49am)	You are the type of buyer we are looking for! I do have two... 8/13/11 at 6:55pm by taubel	18	844
Our house was flooded and now we don't know what to do... started by thriftyqueen (8/3/11 at 2:57pm)	Thanks everyone! The last month has been a whirlwind of... 8/13/11 at 10:35am by thriftyqueen	13	1,296
Thoughts on Retirement Savings vs. Living Mortgage-Free started by taubel (8/8/11 at 1:31pm) 1 2	You have to know what the cost basis is, which is a moving... 8/12/11 at 7:34am by velochic	26	1,517
Coupon Exchange? started by MommyofNRM (8/9/11 at 9:05pm)	I'm sure I'm not posting this in the right forum but I wasn't... 8/9/11 at 9:05pm by MommyofNRM	0	763
Considering becoming SAHM indefinitely started by PJJ (4/4/11 at 3:21pm)	Thanks for all the posts. We have sold the house (no debt now)... 8/9/11 at 3:07pm by PJJ	6	792
can i support us going back to schoool with only grants and no loans?! freaking out!! started by LorelaisMommy (8/3/11 at 4:31pm)	I think the bolded is a great option to look into. Also, I... 8/8/11 at 7:09pm by Mulvah	3	886
Saving for college started by mylilmonkeys (8/4/11 at 10:03am)	Right on... as usual 8/8/11 at 7:01pm by zebra15	6	871
If Groceries are a Priority, where do you cut back? started by holidaymama (8/4/11 at 2:22pm)	Gifts-BUY IN ADVANCE. Honestly Im so glad I have a gift... 8/6/11 at 4:33pm by caiesmommy	7	1,088
Ooops! Delete please-meant to update an old thread! started by ellairiesmom (8/6/11 at 11:02am)	I thought I would come back & update my thread...lots... 8/6/11 at 11:02am by ellairiesmom	0	805
want to scale back or quit work started by lavatea (8/3/11 at 10:18am)	Thanks for all of the suggestions (if you've got more, please... 8/6/11 at 8:51am by lavatea	9	938
When to apply for food assistance? started by Mama~Love (8/5/11 at 11:19am)	You should apply now, and your worker will probably have you... 8/6/11 at 6:50am by Adaline'sMama	3	916
What are your latest frugal doings???? started by lovemore (7/5/11 at 1:39pm) 1 2 3 4	I stopped at the local meat processor to buy a 'variety... 8/4/11 at 12:52pm by insidevoice	61	3,176
Getting out of debt in JULY!! started by eirual (7/2/11 at 5:43pm) 1 2 3	HOLY MOLY, it's AUGUST!!!....I'm not sure exactly where July... 8/4/11 at 10:52am by eirual	43	1,549
one of the reason I don't want to work started by jeteaa (7/26/11 at 6:56pm) 1 2	that seems like a good income to me. what is the problem?? 8/3/11 at 11:36pm by carmel23	28	2,090
Pregnant with my first and so stressed about $$ started by squidink (6/17/11 at 11:05am)	Thanks for the support everyone! Here's my update: I got a... 8/3/11 at 7:44pm by squidink	18	979
Cheaper Dr. Bronner's.. started by mamaecho (8/2/11 at 8:12am)	Ours doesn't. Just the peppermint 8/3/11 at 7:01pm by mamaecho	2	1,031
How to make sure you use leftovers started by McGucks (7/31/11 at 10:09am)	I try to plan so that leftovers have to be used for lunches or... 8/3/11 at 6:53pm by insidevoice	5	865
Again with the Student Loan (Canada) started by quantumleap (7/26/11 at 6:12pm)	I have found this link, hope it helps:... 8/3/11 at 12:56pm by Mareu	3	907