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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	889
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	872
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	1,090
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	808
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	941
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	921
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	3,184
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	1,556
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	2,100
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... 8/3/11 at 7:44pm by squidink	18	987
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	1,035
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	872
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	911
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	1,037
. 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	1,016
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	1,068
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	926
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	1,020
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	1,338
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	1,529
cashing in coins started by MsFortune (7/24/11 at 8:54pm)	This is helpful - thanks all there is a Coinstar right... 7/25/11 at 9:04pm by MsFortune	10	1,273
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	675
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	612
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	1,056
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	1,026
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	1,162
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	827
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	914
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	918
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	1,376
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	4,064
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	915
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	944
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	3,731
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... 7/19/11 at 4:00pm by lilyka	4	921
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	876
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	960
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	828
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	2,727
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	1,203
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 ... 7/16/11 at 7:33am by mamaclukey	6	469
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	666
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	1,438
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	723
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	615
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	2,578
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	335