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Question about approved but not closed loan & savings started by Okapi (2/3/11 at 12:00pm)	Thanks, I suspected as much, but wanted to double check... 2/4/11 at 9:28am by Okapi	2	153
Those of you with tinfoil hats... started by quelindo (1/23/11 at 7:59am)	Things that would barter well. 2/4/11 at 8:01am by A&A	14	988
Need some ideas for financial books/discussion pointers for kids started by VisionaryMom (2/2/11 at 8:23am)	Does your son think your family is poor, and thus is stressed... 2/4/11 at 7:14am by Denvergirlie	7	204
$10 for $20 worth of items at Barnes & Noble via Groupon started by melissel (2/3/11 at 2:40pm)	got it thx 2/3/11 at 6:01pm by zebra15	1	115
On average how much do you spend on household items per month? started by Sativarain1 (2/2/11 at 1:07pm)	The recipe I use is similar, but in liquid form... I take a... 2/3/11 at 2:18pm by JesKace	7	1,188
MINT started by MisaGoat (2/3/11 at 10:49am)	For those of you that use MINT can you offer some tips or... 2/3/11 at 10:49am by MisaGoat	0	64
Do you use "club cards" or "rewards programs?" started by Turquesa (2/1/11 at 5:52pm)	I do think they are a good deal however, I do not give any of... 2/3/11 at 8:35am by goldenwillow	17	515
My friends are heading into some deep debt, but are trying for another baby! I feel like saying... started by MamitaM (1/24/11 at 11:43am)	I also agree that if they arent your very closest friends you... 2/2/11 at 10:43pm by Adaline'sMama	15	1,261
January 2011 Get Out of Debt Thread started by mtm (1/1/11 at 10:39am) 1 2 3…6	I understand. I wouldn't have a clue either- I have... 2/2/11 at 6:00pm by BrandyStiltner	111	4,503
ETFs, Index Funds, Mutual Funds?? Explain, please! started by youngspiritmom (1/31/11 at 2:57pm)	A mutual fund, at it's basic level is a collection of stocks... 2/2/11 at 2:19pm by Ellien C	4	154
Freelance contract work and Turbo Tax started by texmama (2/2/11 at 10:22am)	Each year, I get Turbo Tax Home and Business since I do... 2/2/11 at 10:22am by texmama	0	205
if you use an envelope system, what do you do with the 'leftovers' started by mrstice (1/25/11 at 7:52pm)	I would keep it in the envelopes for times when you need more... 2/2/11 at 7:38am by phathui5	14	633
SO--"have you/would you" buy a foreclosure?"--If you bought a foreclosed property, then found... started by 2lilsweetfoxes (1/29/11 at 11:05am)	We have some friends who were days away from closing and this... 2/2/11 at 6:35am by FiveLittleMon...	10	919
January 2011 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (1/1/11 at 8:27pm) 1 2 3…6	zebra, i'd hold off on using it at first. Just give them a... 2/1/11 at 9:46pm by vannienicole	109	7,646
Debts, Babies and Everything Else! started by ilovemygirl (1/28/11 at 9:15am)	Right! Sounds like someone has to be the voice of reason... 2/1/11 at 7:41pm by GirlBoyGirl	12	865
January 2011 Home Cooking Challenge started by kathirynne (12/28/10 at 3:11pm) 1 2 3…12	Just started one ... 2/1/11 at 6:39am by Alyantavid	234	5,478
Financial Idiocy 101 started by wookumus (1/21/11 at 11:03am) 1 2	Hi wookumusGood vibes and heartfelt sympathy to you. One... 1/31/11 at 11:19pm by youngspiritmom	24	1,971
SAHM tax status? started by newmamalizzy (1/30/11 at 3:22pm)	Thanks everyone! This has been immensely helpful. 1/31/11 at 3:46pm by newmamalizzy	7	438
Have you/would you buy a foreclosure? started by Casha'sMommy (1/26/11 at 8:23pm)	All of our family is in the Batavia, South Elgin, Schaumburg... 1/31/11 at 5:49am by Casha'sMommy	15	637
Is this a good or bad deal on Seventh Generation dishwasher detergent? started by taubel (1/28/11 at 2:57pm)	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009ET4XG/ref=oss_product... 1/30/11 at 6:37pm by gabbyraja	3	222
Doing Taxes Online started by naturalnesting (1/15/11 at 9:02pm) 1 2	We got our W-2's a couple weeks ago and our student loan and... 1/30/11 at 9:19am by kittywitty	21	710
Which water filter? started by mamagrigsby (1/29/11 at 8:02am)	I've only ever heard good things about berkey and want one... 1/30/11 at 8:24am by treeoflife3	6	216
Kids college fund or pay car off started by LifewithSage (1/28/11 at 9:49am)	i'd pay off the car note in a heart beat. 1/30/11 at 3:40am by lookatreestar	3	234
Budget started by big-mama (1/24/11 at 1:50pm)	The thing that worked best for me , being the scatterbrain... 1/29/11 at 6:04pm by tonttu	13	622
How do you stay fit/lose weight/keep healthy on the "cheap" or for free? started by Thystle (1/1/11 at 9:21pm) 1 2	Congrats!!! My DD loves your kitty picture!!! I am down 16... 1/28/11 at 8:51pm by sunnysandiegan	33	1,606
DirectTV? started by frugalmama (1/23/11 at 5:38pm)	We like DTV. We have had it nearly 10 years. Good prices,... 1/28/11 at 4:12pm by Zach'smom	9	328
January 2011 No-Spend Challenge - Let's start the New Year off right! started by kathirynne (12/28/10 at 11:37am) 1 2 3…10	Key: no spend/ budgeted spending unnecessary/ unbudgeted... 1/28/11 at 3:01pm by FillingMyQuiver	193	6,874
Just need to vent: state assistance started by EmilyVorpe (1/4/11 at 1:28pm) 1 2	I would just like to remind people that the OP asked to able... 1/27/11 at 12:38pm by Lillitu	23	1,987
Debt collection started by akitamommy (1/22/11 at 1:05pm)	visit the credit forum at creditboards (google it) they will... 1/27/11 at 12:14pm by surrogate	4	436
State assistance questions for those in the know... started by EmilyVorpe (1/24/11 at 10:33am)	I'm not sure why you wouldn't get medicaid, that seems crazy... 1/26/11 at 6:22pm by GirlBoyGirl	6	452
when you own your car, at what point do you buy a new one? started by yukookoo (1/24/11 at 5:07pm)	When the cost of a repair is more than the value of a car. ... 1/26/11 at 8:57am by velochic	17	558
Quick...help me decide which car to purchase~ started by mamagrigsby (1/20/11 at 6:58pm)	Well, we test drove a 2005 Subaru Outback and I fell in love... 1/25/11 at 7:52pm by mamagrigsby	19	638
Are you familiar with the PPACA and the "Grandfathered Plan" provision? started by pampered_mom (1/24/11 at 8:18pm)	It's a combo of PBA and then some managed care thing. It's... 1/25/11 at 7:21am by pampered_mom	2	180
Replacing a dishwasher or just going without?- *more info post 38 started by tracymom1 (1/22/11 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3	I originally voted no, based on your original post sounding... 1/24/11 at 8:02pm by annethcz	46	1,440
Who knows about easements? Help us? started by snuggly (1/20/11 at 11:24am) 1 2	I also wanted to say that we put in our easement that if the... 1/24/11 at 4:37pm by A&A	21	1,229
Anyone here ever buy unit next door & combine into a single home? started by jtbuko (1/23/11 at 10:59am)	Not sure where you are, but depending on how property taxes... 1/24/11 at 1:09pm by CatsCradle	2	267
Swag Bucks- daily average earned from net searching started by Happy912 (8/20/10 at 12:07pm) 1 2	Bumping up the thread :) I get about 30 a day from my... 1/24/11 at 12:11pm by root*children	30	1,933
rent check did not clear,i'm confused. started by MamitaM (1/15/11 at 3:18pm)	I had the funds and they were not held since they were... 1/24/11 at 11:28am by MamitaM	16	1,258
Car insurance--collision and comprehensive? Deductibles? Talk me into a decision please! started by melissel (1/21/11 at 12:52pm)	I'm almost positive that insurance companies go by retail... 1/24/11 at 8:59am by xmysticprincessx	9	405
Help me prioritize - updated, we have numbers and now DH is looking for a new job started by Flower of Bliss (1/10/11 at 5:31pm)	All of those costs wrt selling your home are negotiable. In... 1/23/11 at 3:58pm by VisionaryMom	13	679
Questions about ebay, paypal, and buyer protection started by grniys (1/22/11 at 2:20pm)	Thanks for the advice. I'll absolutely try to go through... 1/23/11 at 3:05pm by grniys	3	224
Am I being unrealistic in terms of not wanting to go to college? started by WindyCityMom (12/26/10 at 10:07pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I am not quite sure about the ethical nature of this, but I... 1/23/11 at 2:44pm by EmsMom	96	7,030
Is This Comfortable? started by imamomx2 (1/10/11 at 1:01pm) 1 2 3	We'd like to be saving the maximum in our 401k, and our plans... 1/23/11 at 4:22am by imamomx2	53	2,463
Making own Liquid Hand Soap -- Had a problem . . . started by Purple Cat (1/14/11 at 1:19pm)	Thanks OP for the recipe! I just received citric acid w/my... 1/22/11 at 3:52pm by Chicky2	9	404
Frugal Cook Books started by eirual (1/22/11 at 12:13pm)	Got this one from the library and LOVED it!!! ... 1/22/11 at 12:13pm by eirual	0	123
Recipe Book? started by mad4mady (1/18/11 at 11:41am)	I came here thinking about cooking recipes, but the same... 1/22/11 at 12:11pm by eirual	2	168
Life Insurance: term, whole life, and universal. Help! started by cristina47454 (1/14/11 at 1:20pm)	We have a little bit of whole life insurance because it's... 1/22/11 at 9:14am by Jayray	8	367
How would you approach a friend? started by VisionaryMom (1/21/11 at 12:08pm)	totally agree and well worded. Put the ball in her court and... 1/22/11 at 8:22am by HollyBearsMom	10	507
Hearing aids cost? started by jamesong55 (1/18/11 at 4:22am)	Please, please see an ENT and a doctoral prepared... 1/21/11 at 7:45pm by Sharon, RN	13	478
What service do you use to occasionally buy stock--not heavy users? started by heatherdeg (1/19/11 at 7:26am)	ScottTrade 1/20/11 at 7:08pm by deditus	5	191