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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Bankruptcy Question started by velochic (6/30/11 at 6:02am)	Not putting words in your mouth in the least. It's MY... 7/4/11 at 8:21pm by monkey's mom	15	821
Do you use swagbucks? started by HappyMommy2 (4/26/11 at 4:11am) 1 2 3 4	There's a sale on paypal gift cards right now, for the next... 7/4/11 at 12:35pm by root*children	60	3,365
I got a free stock share, is this going to cost me anything?? started by crunchy_mommy (7/3/11 at 8:13am)	Yes very helpful!! Thank you 7/3/11 at 11:05am by crunchy_mommy	2	411
Do student loan's count as income for food stamps in West Virginia? started by steffieloohoo (7/3/11 at 12:34am)	Student loans aren't considered income. If you receive grants,... 7/3/11 at 9:47am by BlueLeaf	1	733
Just scored the biggest find ever at Goodwill! started by USAmma (6/5/11 at 8:55pm) 1 2	NICE! I am thinking of going to a cash system.. maybe I will... 7/1/11 at 5:53pm by carmel23	24	1,221
Should we break our lease to rent this house? started by L J (6/22/11 at 5:28pm) 1 2	My lease is pretty iron clad and a tenant may owe the... 6/30/11 at 9:32pm by lilyka	22	917
Ugh-- hard month! started by USAmma (6/28/11 at 11:57am)	I would put it off too. It is a lot of money and I would... 6/30/11 at 1:16am by StarJune	6	576
I won! started by Chicky2 (6/6/11 at 11:57am)	that is just so cool! well done! 6/29/11 at 6:18pm by sunshinemum	3	303
Is this a terrible idea? started by lilyka (6/24/11 at 4:15pm) 1 2	Sounds like you need a good tax accountant. When we had a... 6/28/11 at 4:24pm by K1329	20	900
Rent Free living with a catch....would you do this? started by waiting2bemommy (6/3/11 at 5:08pm) 1 2	Good luck with your decision - You have lots of good advice... 6/28/11 at 4:00pm by captivatedlife	33	1,910
Military BAH question started by grniys (6/21/11 at 10:53am)	Thanks mrsteapot. I'll keep my fingers crossed. 6/28/11 at 1:31pm by grniys	10	368
When you have no money for groceries, what to do? started by robin4kids (6/14/11 at 7:53am) 1 2	How are you doing this week, OP? 6/28/11 at 6:23am by phathui5	35	5,259
Where to start? started by HeliMom (6/25/11 at 3:34pm)	We were in a very similar situation-- We never lived above our... 6/27/11 at 3:16pm by texmati	6	410
question about making mortgage payments every other month started by twin_mama (6/15/11 at 11:13am)	My bank got pissed after 15 days. They were not taking any... 6/25/11 at 12:19pm by lilyka	14	959
Need financial advice on bankruptcy started by thriftyqueen (6/23/11 at 3:03pm)	Thanks for the info! We will just be planning to wait to see... 6/24/11 at 9:02pm by thriftyqueen	7	372
Our income is about to triple - need some advice! started by akitamommy (6/20/11 at 9:45am)	You own your land right? Have you thought about getting a... 6/24/11 at 4:01pm by JoyFilled	14	578
Dilemma... SO recieving SSI, while I work full time? started by weasleyx (6/2/11 at 7:23pm) 1 2 3	You mentioned that he stims. My Dh was dx his whole life with... 6/24/11 at 11:45am by MommyKelly	41	1,939
DH and I will never agree on how to handle our finances! started by ilovemygirl (6/21/11 at 4:44am)	I agree with the PP, that there is some middle ground here. ... 6/24/11 at 10:41am by Aridel	4	281
Extreme Couponing. How do They do it? started by robin4kids (4/7/11 at 10:47am) 1 2 3	BetsyS, I think they get it that low, by actually "making"... 6/24/11 at 2:41am by bobcat	56	8,520
Inexpensive vs Expensive Car Seat and Budget started by whalemama17 (6/16/11 at 3:15pm)	Well, mostly. The Titan rear-faces to 35# and forward-faces... 6/23/11 at 7:24am by chickabiddy	15	604
Budget worksheet based on percentages of your income? started by cristina47454 (6/22/11 at 2:54pm)	What % of your income goes to food depends on where you live,... 6/22/11 at 3:14pm by rhiandmoi	1	682
Crafts to sell at craft fair started by Hopefulmama (6/6/11 at 4:46am)	Thank you to everyone who replied! I hadn't checked in for a... 6/22/11 at 1:53pm by Hopefulmama	13	11,701
anyone elses hubby jobless and you are too? started by kayleesmom (6/21/11 at 7:40pm)	Dh left his job (to go to school) in August of 2009, and I am... 6/22/11 at 11:19am by cappuccinosmom	5	229
"Extreme couponing" show is ridiculous started by Galatea (5/16/11 at 7:01am) 1 2 3…9	makes sense. BTW, MDC used to run co-ops but we stopped a few... 6/22/11 at 11:01am by Amys1st	167	9,680
deleted started by yukookoo (6/17/11 at 7:47pm) 1 2	I wouldn't touch the money until my marriage issues were... 6/22/11 at 5:38am by hopefulfaith	36	1,485
Elderly Parents and Medicaid Lookback started by taubel (6/17/11 at 7:16pm)	The Medicaid "look back" rules are meant to keep people from... 6/21/11 at 3:49pm by Auntie Sapphire	9	616
Refinancing?!?!?! started by crunchy_mommy (6/20/11 at 9:08am)	You mentioned that your house dropped in value from what you... 6/20/11 at 2:32pm by tinuviel_k	6	196
Lower cost health insurance for kids? started by ACsMom (5/24/11 at 8:27am)	I am on a BCBS plan that has a high deductable ($2500)... 6/19/11 at 3:01pm by lilyka	2	235
PF Changs started by juju_mom (6/18/11 at 12:38pm)	We recently discovered this restuarant when we were unable to... 6/18/11 at 12:38pm by juju_mom	0	184
Basic money management book advice started by Gendenwitha (6/17/11 at 12:18pm)	Oooohh.... that's worth looking into! Elizabeth Warren is my... 6/18/11 at 9:53am by Gendenwitha	3	217
Move to Bad Neighborhood Short Term To Get Ahead? started by trekkingirl (6/12/11 at 10:17am)	I talked to DH about it and he was entertaining the idea of... 6/17/11 at 7:06pm by trekkingirl	17	1,327
Anyone watch Till Debt Do Us Part/Gail Vaz-Oxlade? And Dave Ramsey stuff again... started by canuckgal (10/26/09 at 8:08pm) 1 2	What's the problem with old threads? This topic is still... 6/17/11 at 2:52pm by StarJune	27	4,681
Dh has been trying to rollover 401K for close to 2yrs... started by Emmeline II (6/1/11 at 8:29am)	401ks are a protected benefit so the DOL takes it seriously. ... 6/17/11 at 1:29pm by ellairiesmom	10	369
Good $ decison = hurt feelings of spouse started by USAmma (6/15/11 at 11:18pm)	This reminds me the Mother's Day gift dh bought me a couple of... 6/17/11 at 10:20am by cristina47454	12	447
To re-gift or not to re-gift... started by snuggly (6/3/11 at 3:34pm)	I also agree with this. Get her a small gift with some meaning... 6/15/11 at 11:31pm by USAmma	10	435
Pantry/freezer Challenge! Help me use it up! started by lucifugous (6/14/11 at 8:11pm)	you would probably get good ideas over in the meal planning forum 6/15/11 at 1:12pm by trekkingirl	4	207
Grrrrr... cell phone charges started by crunchy_mommy (6/7/11 at 3:16pm)	I think it makes sense though. You're using the network... 6/14/11 at 11:45am by annethcz	9	345
Couponing MDC Style started by wildmonkeys (6/8/11 at 12:14pm)	Just got this from someone in our homeschool group. I'm... 6/13/11 at 11:08pm by SundayCrepes	10	562
Grocery tracking software started by Cheshire (6/12/11 at 6:02am)	What a cool idea. I do have a smartphone (android.) I would... 6/13/11 at 12:37am by SundayCrepes	1	327
My big Craigslist find! started by GirlBoyGirl (6/8/11 at 10:45am)	Thank you everyone! 6/8/11 at 5:42pm by GirlBoyGirl	6	245
How do you go back to school with a family? started by lollie2357 (5/13/11 at 1:00pm) 1 2	I think the frugal thing to do is get a second job and try to... 6/8/11 at 9:02am by USAmma	21	1,751
For those on a cash system-- family of four-- how much? started by USAmma (6/6/11 at 11:02am)	Thanks! I appreciate your input. So far I've had about $20-40... 6/8/11 at 8:56am by USAmma	4	331
Getting Out of Debt in May started by mtm (5/1/11 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3	resque that is just the motivation I needed to hear today!... 6/7/11 at 2:09pm by trekkingirl	50	1,840
A balance transfer question...what is the strategy? started by cristina47454 (5/31/11 at 8:46am)	I would do the balance transfer, then throw everything above... 6/7/11 at 7:25am by yeahwhat	4	250
Budgets started by Lynne Holloman (6/5/11 at 11:02am)	What works for me is to budget on a monthly basis, and include... 6/5/11 at 5:58pm by sunflower.mama	3	173
Calling creditors to ask for reduced payments/harship program - need advice badly! started by ACsMom (5/25/11 at 7:46am)	Chase rocks, I also have had a great experience with them and... 6/5/11 at 12:05am by maeby	6	533
Getting out of Debt Mamas: What Keeps You Motivated? started by Contrariety (5/25/11 at 9:36am)	I struggle, too, sometimes. Right now, things are tight, and... 6/3/11 at 4:34am by BetsyS	11	383
Old Navy Deal started by HSMOM3 (6/2/11 at 6:17am)	Argh! I always forget to check Swagbucks first!! I might have... 6/2/11 at 5:42pm by umsami	3	180
More than I think I can handle started by pampered_mom (5/31/11 at 8:25pm)	Sorry, was trying to say that somewhere in there we learned we... 6/2/11 at 9:17am by honeybunmom	9	503
"extreme couponers" (or something) started by maisiedotes (1/5/11 at 1:32pm) 1 2	Hi, I saw the same exact shows. My question is, how do they... 6/1/11 at 9:43pm by pterri51	35	3,597