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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
iPhone apps for tracking spending? started by Biscuits & Gravy (5/2/11 at 12:59pm)	I use mint but I really dislike it. It's supposed to keep... 5/9/11 at 8:08pm by althara	5	539
Minimalist Wardrobe started by ceeveg (5/8/11 at 8:51pm)	There was a thread about this in Decluttering, Simplifying &... 5/9/11 at 5:48pm by althara	5	635
To get the watch or not started by velochic (4/17/09 at 7:01am) 1 2 3 4	So glad to hear that it's lived up to your hopes! 5/9/11 at 2:19pm by TiredX2	68	2,725
Do you know how much your driving trips cost? started by laohaire (5/3/11 at 8:36am)	I know exactly how much our car cost per km last year. Dh is... 5/8/11 at 6:37am by yeahwhat	8	434
Question about a bad utility debt charge-off started by MamaJen (5/4/11 at 8:22am)	Have you tried the dispute option with the credit companies? I... 5/7/11 at 6:46am by mattemma04	3	337
So what did you spend on groceries in April? started by ExOfficia (4/30/11 at 12:25pm) 1 2	We spent $556 for a family of 6--5 adult appetites and one... 5/6/11 at 9:53am by Chicky2	21	889
Oil Change Coupon started by juju_mom (5/3/11 at 6:47pm)	I am able to find coupons for oil changes in my local... 5/4/11 at 10:50am by zebra15	1	133
If you buy meat by the animal.. started by happysmileylady (4/25/11 at 12:21pm)	This year's prices (I just ordered today) purchased directly... 5/3/11 at 9:37am by Caneel	5	377
Summons for credit card debt - help! started by Kerrie (4/21/11 at 11:03am)	I'm not sure if it is done on a State by state basis but in... 5/1/11 at 4:53pm by BathrobeGoddess	11	1,254
Credit card payment question... started by cristina47454 (4/26/11 at 9:51am) 1 2	Personally, from a moral standpoint, I think you should pay... 5/1/11 at 6:50am by A&A	29	1,379
Home appraisal question started by Cheshire (4/30/11 at 8:29pm)	I was an appraiser (although I've not renewed my licensing).... 4/30/11 at 10:51pm by heatherdeg	3	245
April 2011 Homecooking Challenge! started by Alyantavid (4/1/11 at 6:50am) 1 2 3 4	04/30- random things for lunch - we finally used our... 4/30/11 at 9:43pm by MaryElizabeth	68	1,520
Stash of "emergency" cash started by taubel (4/26/11 at 8:24am)	I dropped our firesafe down the basement stairs once, and it... 4/29/11 at 3:17pm by mylilmonkeys	17	849
Dave Ramsey Question - upping deductibles on insurance policies. Is $5/mo worth it? started by MrsJez (4/27/11 at 10:43am)	I wouldn't change it, either, but there may be other ways to... 4/28/11 at 8:18am by bignerpie	4	424
Credit Cards for Miles? started by AnnaNova (4/22/11 at 9:13pm)	We get miles via our grocery store (with the "shopper's card)... 4/27/11 at 7:27pm by serenbat	6	229
If you suddenly came into $5,000, WWYD? started by youngspiritmom (3/22/11 at 10:30pm) 1 2 3	We've had windfalls like this and our general rule of thumb is... 4/27/11 at 5:06pm by cristina47454	50	1,845
what's the best way (and cheapest) way to get Ikea furniture? When there's no Ikea near you? started by MommyDOK (4/14/11 at 10:39am)	I agree. We have a few Ikea items, they were cheap enough,... 4/27/11 at 11:05am by applebutterlady	18	4,044
401k? started by Kerrie (4/25/11 at 11:05am)	Agreed - maybe bankruptcy is an option? If you feel... 4/26/11 at 10:33pm by MsFortune	8	398
How much do you pay for health insurance? started by Ygle (4/19/11 at 9:38am) 1 2 3	Through my employer, we pay $184 biweekly, so just under $4800... 4/26/11 at 2:17pm by amma_mama	46	4,526
Vacuum sealing, freezer space, and saving - a revelation started by RosieL (4/17/11 at 6:19am) 1 2	Every family's circumstances are different. I have a 5 year... 4/26/11 at 1:59pm by SundayCrepes	29	1,274
April Get Out of Debt started by mtm (4/1/11 at 4:54pm) 1 2	Way to go Eirual. you live my dream, lol! 4/26/11 at 12:09pm by Sorilla	36	1,220
April 2011 No-Spend Challenge ~ Don't be an April Fool! Save, save, Save! started by jimblejamble (4/1/11 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3	04/01- spent $62.27 out of misc. fund for... 4/26/11 at 12:00pm by MaryElizabeth	42	1,325
How do you save on gas? started by purslaine (2/27/11 at 6:46am) 1 2	I noticed that our gas stations have cheaper gas on Thursday... 4/26/11 at 11:55am by Sorilla	28	1,080
when one partner manages the finances. . . started by mamaofprincesses (4/16/11 at 12:17pm)	I think the first thing that has to happen is that you and... 4/26/11 at 3:35am by velochic	13	816
Contract on my DREAM HOUSE! started by ArtsyMomma (4/19/11 at 9:08am)	Thanks Mattemma! So far it's going really well and I'm feeling... 4/25/11 at 12:17pm by ArtsyMomma	6	486
life insurance questions started by mamacolleen (4/10/11 at 9:11am)	We got DH's policy via quotesmith.com when DD was a newborn. I... 4/25/11 at 1:17am by sunnysandiegan	11	579
Would you accept this scholarship? started by EmsMom (4/20/11 at 5:03am)	Well... Its a ton of work...really...so. much. work. At least... 4/24/11 at 6:14pm by BathrobeGoddess	5	535
Easter! started by mama to B (3/17/11 at 7:09am) 1 2 3	Thank you, Passover Rabbit! ... 4/24/11 at 5:49am by Smithie	52	2,134
Lease vs. Buy/Rent vs. Own started by Panserbjorne (4/15/11 at 10:41am)	yeah i would not lease. i'd find a good used car. i am lucky... 4/23/11 at 2:53pm by lookatreestar	12	840
Buying animals for meat started by EFmom (4/20/11 at 12:15pm)	I agree with fall as being the big time for many farms. I'd... 4/22/11 at 8:57pm by Peony	7	272
Switching to cloth napkins started by taubel (4/12/11 at 11:08am) 1 2	I just grab cloth napkins whenever I see them them really... 4/22/11 at 3:04pm by marimara	33	1,353
How do you save without the coupons? s/o of extreme... started by Amys1st (4/15/11 at 8:18am) 1 2	I don't coupon either unless I happen to see a coupon... 4/22/11 at 2:54pm by marimara	22	1,309
income taxes started by jeteaa (4/21/11 at 2:01pm)	Yes, that's pretty much how it works. Here are the 2011 tax... 4/21/11 at 4:19pm by Carson	2	202
WWYD? Sell car or wait it out? started by redvlagrl (4/19/11 at 2:53pm)	We have the BEF, and are working on the snowball. The thing is... 4/21/11 at 8:10am by redvlagrl	6	277
Child care decuctions for high expense families started by JudiAU (4/18/11 at 12:20pm)	Ahhh - didn't realize $5K was the cap but it is. An online... 4/20/11 at 6:52pm by sunflower.mama	5	311
will nuclear crisis raise food prices? started by frugalmum (3/17/11 at 11:46am)	Well, the French have advised their pregnant women not to... 4/20/11 at 10:04am by 4evermom	7	548
We eat out toooooooo much! started by lovemore (2/28/11 at 9:04pm) 1 2	not all of them... but most of the ones we go to. I dare say... 4/19/11 at 3:23am by texmati	29	1,954
thoughs on cashing out retirement fund started by samanthasmom (4/14/11 at 8:41pm)	I cashed mine out almost 21 years ago. It did not make... 4/18/11 at 11:21am by enkmom	11	781
WWYD? 11 YO, savings account, and XH - update! post #12 started by Sharon, RN (3/25/11 at 8:41am)	I checked with the credit union while I was opening a safety... 4/18/11 at 11:10am by Sharon, RN	11	764
What is your Easter budget? started by cristina47454 (4/11/11 at 2:59pm) 1 2	We are going to visit extended family on my side and are going... 4/18/11 at 8:25am by mnnice	31	953
How much do kids cost? started by maptome (4/5/11 at 7:44am) 1 2	I think its similiar to k12 academy. Some states have... 4/17/11 at 11:59am by zebra15	23	2,013
Do you have goals? Like written, multiple timeframe, specific goals? started by heatherdeg (4/17/11 at 7:58am)	I think I tend to follow more of the SMAR plan. I cannot do... 4/17/11 at 10:33am by EmsMom	3	196
What do you consider to be a "good" salary? started by ilovemygirl (2/28/11 at 8:20am) 1 2 3…7	Interesting thoughts. I live in a small town within the... 4/17/11 at 5:37am by ChristyMarie	124	32,179
UPDATE Bill I Did Not Know About Sent to Collections - Grrrrr! started by lucyem (3/29/11 at 6:01am)	This is great to hear! You should consider writing a review... 4/16/11 at 4:30pm by RosieL	9	812
We need a new car started by chistinawc (4/12/11 at 6:49am)	Have you asked about the rear differential fluid? This is a... 4/14/11 at 2:45pm by sarafi	5	436
How much more $ then child care costs would be 'worth' the SAHP going back to work? started by MCsMom (3/21/11 at 10:34pm) 1 2	Hmmm... my situation is that I loved my job. More than loved... 4/12/11 at 3:42pm by wombatclay	39	3,037
stand alone DSL + google voice started by MovingMomma (4/10/11 at 9:12pm)	I dunno if it's ethical but I'm interested in seeing what... 4/12/11 at 10:48am by Chicky2	1	251
Ben and Jerry's free cone day tomorrow April 12th, 2011 started by philomom (4/11/11 at 3:59pm)	Bump! Free cone today. 4/12/11 at 9:24am by philomom	1	128
What are the " little things " you do / can do to save money ????? started by Graceie (4/8/11 at 7:05pm)	it helps if you post your budget and some basic info about... 4/11/11 at 12:19pm by doubledutch	14	828
Fixed saving account interests, what % is good? Also Financial independence.. started by MiniMum (4/8/11 at 8:37am)	Thanks for your reply! That's good to know we are not the only... 4/10/11 at 10:57pm by MiniMum	3	461