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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
How can I find out average utility bills in a different area? started by MCsMom (8/2/11 at 8:26am)	I've been told that you can call the utility company and ask... 8/3/11 at 7:45am by mumkimum	2	1,018
. started by yankdaddy (8/1/11 at 7:43pm)	Where I work it is cash but we only sell one thing with a... 8/2/11 at 4:29pm by lilyka	1	829
Which car would you keep? started by taubel (7/26/11 at 11:15am)	Thanks for the advice, everyone! The Corolla seems to drive... 8/2/11 at 9:29am by taubel	9	1,014
Have you purchased a cheap foreclosure?? started by Savoir Faire (7/25/11 at 4:36pm)	We've done it. I think your problem COULD be financing. If... 8/1/11 at 7:21pm by heatherdeg	4	1,065
How do you afford pet sitting? started by HipGal (7/29/11 at 10:43pm)	Our family dogs totally stress out when boarded - don't eat,... 8/1/11 at 6:14pm by K1329	8	923
deleted by author started by sniffmommy (7/25/11 at 8:59am)	Yeah. I love Tea but they never send me coupons by email. 7/29/11 at 4:34pm by JudiAU	2	1,018
Using a plumber that we know personally vs. someone from the phonebook started by taubel (7/26/11 at 11:18am)	Yup, that is a more tricky leak (but not bad by any means and... 7/28/11 at 3:16pm by Chicky2	8	956
Upside down on a house I HAVE to do something about! started by floss&ferd (7/12/11 at 4:15pm) 1 2	Keep us posted. There are some parallels with our situation... 7/27/11 at 12:28pm by worthy	20	1,333
Cashing out a 401k. . . Never a good idea? started by Barefootinthewoods (7/18/11 at 11:41am)	Thank you, that is a very good suggestion. :) 7/26/11 at 1:09pm by Subhuti	16	1,500
cashing in coins started by MsFortune (7/24/11 at 8:54pm)	This is helpful - thanks all there is a Coinstar right near... 7/25/11 at 9:04pm by MsFortune	10	1,268
taking a big leap...buying land started by jackson'smama (7/12/11 at 10:12am)	Are you thinking of taking out a building loan, then? (You... 7/25/11 at 5:41pm by tinuviel_k	4	673
My EcoEnergy Evaluation... UPDATE 2011 started by HeatherAtHome (10/29/09 at 8:56pm)	UPDATE! I feel like I started this thread a lifetime ago!... 7/25/11 at 1:14pm by HeatherAtHome	10	608
self-employed 401K started by MidwifeErika (7/23/11 at 12:44pm)	If your overall household income is below the limits for an... 7/25/11 at 6:51am by mnnice	4	1,054
Talk to me about foreclosure/default started by worthy (7/25/11 at 3:53am)	Things are financially very unpredictable with us right now. ... 7/25/11 at 3:53am by worthy	0	1,025
cheap tea and lemonade started by neonalee (7/22/11 at 5:49pm)	WE buy lemon juice on sale. Keep it on hand. We make our own... 7/24/11 at 3:30pm by Amys1st	4	1,161
Car insurance advice, please... started by cristina47454 (7/18/11 at 1:55pm)	Oh! That would make a huge difference! I wish insurance wasn't... 7/24/11 at 2:41pm by cristina47454	6	823
starting an allowance started by llwr (7/19/11 at 6:08am)	Thanks for the suggestions. I'm thinking about a couple of... 7/24/11 at 12:01pm by llwr	4	913
Frugal Anniversary Ideas started by Hopefulmama (7/14/11 at 4:57am)	For our anniversary, we put on the CD of our wedding music &... 7/24/11 at 8:28am by crunchy_mommy	5	903
A no waste meal plan started by captivatedlife (7/20/11 at 10:39am)	Isn't it funny how we all have our own little food issues that... 7/23/11 at 7:27am by captivatedlife	10	1,360
I'm back... started by worthy (7/22/11 at 9:01am)	I remember you too! Oh, mama what an tough year you have had.... 7/22/11 at 11:29pm by Ruthiegirl	3	1,157
Netflix new pricing. Blech! started by cristina47454 (7/12/11 at 12:45pm) 1 2 3	Huh. NEver occurred to me to do that - although i guess I... 7/22/11 at 4:20am by cristina47454	53	4,050
Cheapest (online) source of organic clothes? started by seawitch (7/17/11 at 9:30am)	Blankstyle.com will give you cheaper per-piece... 7/21/11 at 2:19pm by JudiAU	8	912
extra income ideas? started by proudmamanow (7/15/11 at 10:57am)	She could work casually as an Educational Assistant as long as... 7/20/11 at 7:20pm by CarrieMF	9	941
Disabled spouse started by seawitch (4/24/11 at 7:13pm) 1 2 3	Sorry for everything you are going through. :( I also grew up... 7/20/11 at 12:38am by bobcat	43	3,706
How long do you keep tax returns and financial records? started by taubel (7/17/11 at 1:18pm)	I keep my tax returns. of course all birth certificates,... 7/19/11 at 4:00pm by lilyka	4	908
Do you know much about credit? started by amrijane128 (7/18/11 at 3:38pm)	http://www.daveramsey.com/category/community/ You might find... 7/19/11 at 10:21am by nextcommercial	6	875
Need CHEAP, Reliable Phone Service. Suggestions? started by Turquesa (6/29/11 at 3:47pm)	Do you or DH work for companies that offer partner programs? I... 7/19/11 at 5:39am by crunchy_mommy	11	934
Grocery Deals: Week of 7/18 started by phathui5 (7/18/11 at 2:18pm)	We went to Price Chopper and Wegman's. I'd planned to go to... 7/18/11 at 5:22pm by phathui5	3	827
WIC question -- more of a morality issue than a financial one started by swd12422 (6/24/11 at 7:23pm) 1 2 3	In NYC WIC is available to people of any immigration status:... 7/18/11 at 12:01pm by matte	59	2,691
Mint vs. Other budgeting programs started by sunflower.mama (5/4/11 at 12:00pm)	We love mvelopes.com. Envelope system but it downloads your... 7/17/11 at 9:57pm by BCattS	12	1,162
What is your favorite smartphone app? started by Amys1st (5/9/11 at 9:22am)	Droid Angry birds. the kids and I both love playing it CNN... 7/16/11 at 7:33am by mamaclukey	6	459
International Moving started by seawitch (7/10/11 at 9:19am)	I believe some European countries tax cars by their weight. If... 7/14/11 at 10:04pm by SundayCrepes	5	664
Professional speech therapy vs. DIY speech therapy vs. budget? started by melissel (7/5/11 at 4:55pm) 1 2	I don't believe that getting speech services for your child... 7/14/11 at 9:05pm by phathui5	22	1,395
Down but not out? started by Thystle (7/14/11 at 12:14pm)	I saw this today and shared it on FB... so sad and completely... 7/14/11 at 8:57pm by Wolfcat	2	721
A crash course in coupons started by coffeegirl (7/3/11 at 4:02pm)	Yep, that's what I do! And then I got an offer from our local... 7/14/11 at 7:43pm by Nitenites	9	612
Any way to reverse overdraft fees? started by lovemore (7/13/11 at 2:45pm)	Its always worth it to ask! Glad to hear they were willing... 7/14/11 at 4:12pm by lilyka	5	2,507
Life Insurance? started by taubel (2/5/11 at 2:10pm)	You can probably find a better rate if you call your current... 7/14/11 at 11:57am by happytimes	6	334
skylight cover started by pranamama (7/6/11 at 3:17pm)	I've made a curtain for inside before. I made a rectangle of... 7/13/11 at 5:09am by LaughingHyena	4	820
Low Income Housing started by mamayogibear (6/25/11 at 8:14pm)	Wow, thanks for all the advice mamas! Unfortunately the... 7/12/11 at 6:20pm by mamayogibear	9	1,076
Paying for veterinary expenses! started by ReadingMama (7/11/11 at 12:58am)	Thank you all so much. I've been feeding Raven Canidae dry... 7/11/11 at 10:10am by ReadingMama	5	646
Becoming a land "lord".... started by Paxjourney (7/7/11 at 3:16pm)	Yes they should have but she was a single mom with a baby and... 7/11/11 at 6:27am by Caneel	11	750
Making saving a habit started by ReadingMama (7/4/11 at 11:22am)	(no title) 7/11/11 at 4:40am by EmsMom	10	657
Websites/Blogs for Free Samples? started by whalemama17 (7/1/11 at 2:43pm)	(no title) 7/10/11 at 2:17pm by Mulvah	2	405
organizing financial paperwork---quicken help started by MommyDOK (7/10/11 at 2:04pm)	HI all, I am searching and searching and a complete idiot when... 7/10/11 at 2:04pm by MommyDOK	0	502
Help Me Move started by mamayogibear (7/6/11 at 11:21pm)	I agree with pp, ask friends or family. Double check the... 7/9/11 at 6:32pm by chel	3	588
The Breadwinner - The Rock Star started by Deepfeet (6/1/11 at 11:38am)	Congratulations!! You are not weak, you have your feet firmly... 7/8/11 at 1:29pm by mylilmonkeys	13	738
How much house can we afford? started by seawitch (7/1/11 at 6:54am)	I think I would be looking at parts of the country that have... 7/7/11 at 3:45pm by mnnice	14	784
Getting Out of Debt in JUNE! started by eirual (6/8/11 at 5:13pm) 1 2	I don't see a July thread yet, so... I'm so thankful for our... 7/7/11 at 7:41am by mylilmonkeys	38	854
Emailing companies for coupons started by mrsbedford (7/1/11 at 12:03pm)	I have... and I have found that a quick "I really enjoy your... 7/5/11 at 3:41pm by Amylcd	6	519
Loaning money to friends -what do you think? started by ReadingMama (5/29/11 at 12:17pm) 1 2 3	that sounds so shady... glad you got some of your moolah back op! 7/5/11 at 10:38am by lookatreestar	57	2,450