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Did you take FPU classes? started by GirlBoyGirl (1/9/11 at 10:03am)	My husband wanted to take the FPU classes as a social thing... 1/10/11 at 9:17am by stephbrownthinks	5	252
where do you find coupons? started by abiyhayil (1/2/11 at 1:11pm)	Great, thanks for all of the suggestions! I will definitely... 1/10/11 at 8:15am by abiyhayil	6	288
How much cash do you carry? started by VisionaryMom (1/3/11 at 6:52pm)	We use cash for our grocery budget to make sure we stay... 1/10/11 at 6:58am by earthmama369	14	549
Odd encounter at the bank started by snuggly (1/6/11 at 8:54pm)	eh... the people that work at some banks are always trying to... 1/10/11 at 6:21am by texmati	11	994
School: Loans Are The Only Way To Go? started by AnnaNova (1/4/11 at 9:37pm)	i did. it actually is a higher degree here in the states than... 1/9/11 at 9:29am by AnnaNova	14	469
Grocery budgeting started by AustinAmber (1/5/11 at 9:45am) 1 2	I do many of the same things as previous posters. Last year... 1/8/11 at 5:24pm by annethcz	21	1,080
My Exit Strategy started by WindyCityMom (12/31/10 at 9:35am) 1 2 3…6	Whoa 1/8/11 at 12:25pm by ~Boudicca~	107	7,386
Am I being unreasonable in my frugality? started by ilovemygirl (12/30/10 at 8:30am)	At the same time, the money's not all hers. Her DH gets a... 1/8/11 at 10:46am by VisionaryMom	16	1,647
cheap way to ship clothes? started by chel (1/1/11 at 3:46pm)	greyhound ships packages-- I don't know how the pricing... 1/7/11 at 10:12am by texmati	3	944
NEED LEGAL ADVICE about FRAUD & possible IDENTITY THEFT ex husband... started by Mima (12/7/10 at 1:19pm)	Thank you all SO much for the responses. I have been in touch... 1/7/11 at 8:38am by Mima	9	1,040
Investing for your kids started by monkey's mom (1/6/11 at 4:09pm)	We are split 60/40 in 529/UGMA for our DD - works for us :) 1/7/11 at 4:45am by Maluhia	4	179
Looking for a certain recipe site, help? started by SubliminalDarkness (1/6/11 at 5:03pm)	Nevermind! As soon as I posted I remember something else,... 1/6/11 at 5:05pm by SubliminalDar...	1	94
Cheap ways to store bulk? started by gabbyraja (1/2/11 at 4:01pm)	I have a friend who gets me 3 gallon icing buckets from a... 1/6/11 at 12:30pm by diana_of_the_...	2	157
Best budgeting/tracking software started by mouso (1/2/11 at 10:00pm)	I use www.mint.com. I love it. It's free and it downloads... 1/6/11 at 10:08am by LifewithSage	1	140
Is Switching Insurance Companies Worth It? (Updated #11) started by Mulvah (11/11/10 at 2:15pm)	Quote:This is obviously an area I haven't explored... 1/6/11 at 9:44am by Mulvah	15	440
Zoya Nailpolish - 3 for $6.95 (Exp. 1/7/11) started by Mulvah (1/3/11 at 4:48pm)	I ordered mine yesterday after getting my daily redplum... 1/6/11 at 9:38am by LZP	5	355
I'm bummed started by plantnerd (1/5/11 at 6:19am)	Ditto! 1/5/11 at 10:44am by mommy2naomi	3	202
Car dilemma started by plantnerd (1/4/11 at 6:00am)	I think I'd look for the bumper in a pull-a-part type... 1/4/11 at 5:51pm by Ravin	6	279
DH prioritizing retirement over debt payoff started by JamieCatheryn (1/3/11 at 7:36am)	Wow, it sound like there's nothing to worry about anyway -... 1/4/11 at 2:49pm by laohaire	14	573
Envelope System started by GirlBoyGirl (12/23/10 at 7:25pm)	Yeah I mean we HAD a budget before. We did pretty good... 1/4/11 at 11:24am by bcblondie	9	547
Cheap Pregnancy Tests? started by taubel (1/3/11 at 2:46pm)	... 1/4/11 at 9:10am by jimblejamble	12	223
Little Embarrassed . . . Can Salon Coloring be Frugal? started by Purple Cat (1/2/11 at 12:07pm) 1 2	If you just get a base color done, it should have been fairly... 1/4/11 at 9:02am by Baby_Cakes	20	774
Spinoff: How do you keep money in another currency...? started by heatherdeg (1/3/11 at 9:42am)	In Canada, one can open a bank account which holds... 1/4/11 at 8:24am by SunRise	3	212
Is a convection oven a good kitchen "investment?" started by ltlmrs (1/3/11 at 10:26am)	It is quicker, not sure about energy savings- I think if... 1/4/11 at 6:15am by plantnerd	1	125
Can I cry now? started by hillymum (12/30/10 at 5:27pm)	I have this too, and it saves my azz every year. We also... 1/4/11 at 6:12am by plantnerd	18	1,080
Mortgage Question started by penguintattoo (1/3/11 at 5:41pm)	If it is a refi, and you retain your 20% down because the... 1/3/11 at 5:59pm by sunflower.mama	1	145
Does anyone have experience selling gold coins? started by Amandala (9/22/10 at 12:26pm)	My parents have sold some gold coins - what are you... 1/3/11 at 11:15am by kittynurse	2	265
We are broke and I don't know how to fix it. started by Faliciagayle (12/22/10 at 5:02pm) 1 2	mint.com isn't perfect, but what things are you trying to... 1/3/11 at 6:58am by laohaire	22	2,040
Anyone Use LiveTech? started by aubryphillips (1/3/11 at 1:45am)	I have been having computer problems a lot lately and saw... 1/3/11 at 1:45am by aubryphillips	0	74
OK, I have to vent.... started by Petie1104 (12/27/10 at 3:46pm) 1 2	Feb 1 is his final paycheck for his active duty service,... 1/2/11 at 7:56pm by Petie1104	27	1,858
Want to learn more about managing finances - where to start? started by Flower of Bliss (12/31/10 at 9:53am)	Is there someone at your bank that you can talk too about... 1/1/11 at 8:45pm by chezlyryan	3	219
December 2010 Low Income Support Thread started by Thystle (12/7/10 at 9:45pm) 1 2 3 4	{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I am going... 1/1/11 at 8:25pm by Thystle	78	4,530
How much did a programmable thermostat save you? started by blairhoney (12/31/10 at 7:01am)	We pay equal payments spread out over the year, and our... 1/1/11 at 5:21pm by Think of Winter	4	264
foreclosure vs. bankruptcy? Or none of the above? started by counterGOPI (12/31/10 at 10:47am)	This is just what our lawyer told us. It probably is one of... 1/1/11 at 3:15pm by BetsyS	11	878
Happy Budget News started by Ellien C (1/1/11 at 9:21am)	Its so nice to have your dh on board! 1/1/11 at 2:31pm by mtm	1	125
December Home Cooking Challenge started by Turquesa (12/1/10 at 11:51am) 1 2 3 4 5	We did pretty good this month! January will be my challenge... 1/1/11 at 2:22pm by HollyBearsMom	93	2,200
Amazon is having a 70% off sale too! started by HSMOM3 (12/27/10 at 7:09am)	The subscribe and save discount will always be the same, but... 1/1/11 at 9:44am by quest4quiet	6	689
How little can you spend on groceries? started by ~Amy~ (12/26/10 at 6:42pm) 1 2	Feel smug, because I struggle feeding a family of 3 in a... 12/31/10 at 11:42am by laohaire	21	1,527
Am I crazy?? Already thinking about next Christmas... started by sleepypeanutsmom (12/29/10 at 2:11pm)	After thinking about it, I think our family of 5 spent about... 12/31/10 at 10:19am by coyotemist	15	499
DIRECTV offering refunds amid accusations of unfair practices started by KatWrangler (12/30/10 at 7:02am)	Thanks for posting this. Our contract with them was extended... 12/31/10 at 7:01am by Nitenites	1	204
Getting Out of Debt in December started by mtm (11/30/10 at 2:59pm) 1 2 3 4	I feel you. I don't expect to whip through all of our goals,... 12/30/10 at 10:03pm by lavatea	64	1,904
LEGO sale! started by Biscuits & Gravy (12/30/10 at 11:32am)	Thanks! 12/30/10 at 1:26pm by HSMOM3	1	194
Crocs is having a up to 70 % off sale started by babydanielsmom (12/26/10 at 5:23pm)	Nice, I got me some Mary Janes for 9 bucks and free shipping! 12/30/10 at 12:04pm by CallMeMommy	10	531
how do you budget when you don't have a consistent income? started by caedmyn (12/23/10 at 3:31pm)	This. When your income is not consistent, it's even more... 12/30/10 at 11:30am by KayTeeJay	7	374
frugal ways to set up a pantry started by justmama (12/29/10 at 11:54am)	Well I want to avoid cardboard boxes because we had a really... 12/29/10 at 4:22pm by justmama	7	392
New York hotels - recomendations for cheap but good sites or hotels? started by redvlagrl (12/27/10 at 8:16am)	thanks, i will check it out 12/29/10 at 11:40am by redvlagrl	2	139
Anyone tried giving kids their own 'salary'? started by Logan (12/23/10 at 2:48am)	i really agree. children shouldn't be responsible for major... 12/29/10 at 8:31am by SilverFish	15	618
How much do you give to charity? started by blairhoney (12/24/10 at 12:02pm)	I haven't calculated what we're going to do this year, but it... 12/28/10 at 5:07pm by Turquesa	12	458
New baby and I can't stop shopping! Need advice to curb spending. started by sssheri (12/7/10 at 6:29pm)	I also sometimes go through a phase where I get a case of the... 12/28/10 at 11:44am by texmati	13	669
A good deal on a good vacuum for carpets - any ideas? started by Smithie (12/27/10 at 10:42am)	Dyson was on sale, endcap at Target last week. There should... 12/27/10 at 4:22pm by zebra15	4	129