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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
S/O to the ZERO Credit Score thread started by Lucy Alden (3/28/11 at 11:11am)	I think that there's a difference between avoiding accruing... 3/28/11 at 11:36am by happysmileylady	1	146
Just getting by vent/ support started by HikeMama (3/19/11 at 6:59am)	You have probably cut out all bills that you can.We are... 3/28/11 at 9:17am by mattemma04	12	852
Budgeting Tools started by Three~Little~Birds (3/24/11 at 4:06pm)	I have my own excel spreadsheet based loosely on Dave Ramsey's... 3/27/11 at 6:21pm by danaf617	5	259
Another Arizona summer with no car started by Ravin (3/21/11 at 9:43pm)	~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~sending lucky vibes! Anychance you... 3/26/11 at 11:14pm by Thystle	7	528
getting started with investing-- Roth vs Traditional IRA started by texmati (3/25/11 at 8:47am)	Honestly, there are arguments both ways. In our household... 3/26/11 at 9:27am by annethcz	1	172
Poll: How much is your income tax refund (or how much do you owe)? started by maptome (3/14/11 at 11:20am) 1 2	We got back about 300 from the state and are supposed to get... 3/26/11 at 8:31am by Paigekitten	26	2,737
Making home affordable..being able to keep my home is more important than my credit score right?? started by BathrobeGoddess (3/23/11 at 9:11pm)	woohoo!!!! So happy for you!!! 3/25/11 at 8:59pm by texmati	8	756
looking for an excel spreadsheet to track spending started by lunamama (3/19/11 at 4:17pm)	I couldn't find what I was looking for to use in excel. I... 3/25/11 at 11:39am by lunamama	7	2,049
Want to take a glance at my budget? :) started by HeatherAtHome (3/22/11 at 6:52am)	Wow, I did NOT know that, thanks for the info! :) 3/25/11 at 8:51am by HeatherAtHome	12	755
Divorce, economics, and staying in the same house together started by worthy (3/16/11 at 7:18am)	Actually, this option could be done with only two households.... 3/24/11 at 11:31pm by Norabella	16	2,166
How would a temporary job affect Unemployment benefits and COBRA assistance? started by CathMac (3/23/11 at 7:06pm)	I was in a similar situation. I worked as a temp for four... 3/24/11 at 8:58pm by LittleBlackBug	5	2,746
Dh's credit report has re-aged debt. Any advice? started by Contrariety (3/15/11 at 9:13am)	Do not talk to the collectors!!!! I think someone already said... 3/24/11 at 8:37pm by Sarah W	11	827
Anyone Interested in Trading Amazon diaper codes for $10 off $30 purchse codes that i have for... started by Aliyahsmommy (3/5/11 at 5:00pm)	Im so sorry lhammer but im looking at it right now and it... 3/24/11 at 1:19pm by youngspiritmom	3	257
Coupons on Parents.com? started by WorldsBestMom (3/24/11 at 11:53am)	I was perusing around parents.com and saw a new section called... 3/24/11 at 11:53am by WorldsBestMom	0	116
"Found" money started by stelly (3/23/11 at 11:26am)	I seem to be doing nicely with them at the moment, I did have... 3/23/11 at 5:36pm by stelly	3	310
house buying/budget question started by moneymommy (3/22/11 at 12:23pm)	nm 3/23/11 at 5:28pm by MommaJayla	6	360
our dream and a wwyd.... started by Juvysen (3/21/11 at 8:21am)	I say go for it!!! Dreams are meant to be achieved. Just... 3/22/11 at 11:13pm by NewBeginnings1	9	403
Might have convinced DH to downsize started by cc_mama (3/21/11 at 8:09am)	We've gone from owning a 3BR to renting out a 2BR to renting... 3/21/11 at 4:37pm by eirual	1	292
Staying sane on a very tight budget? started by Snowflake777 (3/2/11 at 8:08am)	In addition to daily deals like Groupon and Living Social,... 3/21/11 at 10:11am by Denvergirlie	17	1,396
Borrowing Money from Relative for House Downpayment started by taubel (3/14/11 at 9:24am)	For us all we had to do was have the loan document say that no... 3/21/11 at 9:55am by rhiandmoi	7	1,350
Better rate of return on this money started by JudiAU (3/14/11 at 1:24pm)	I know of a lot of banks that offer high interest checking... 3/21/11 at 8:54am by JenRN	4	236
Poll: When your Emergency Fund is finished... started by beansmama (3/8/11 at 7:13am) 1 2	I've been through the save/splurge cycle enough that I'm... 3/20/11 at 12:54pm by annethcz	23	1,312
S/O - Did you have help coming up with a downpayment? started by K1329 (3/16/11 at 12:44pm) 1 2	We bought our first house right right after we got married, we... 3/20/11 at 12:31pm by annethcz	27	1,001
Ideas for affordable Ladies' Day Out? started by VocalMinority (3/20/11 at 9:47am)	Yeah museums often have free/reduced admission first Saturday... 3/20/11 at 10:44am by crunchy_mommy	3	1,028
Having trouble spending the money started by happysmileylady (3/13/11 at 10:30am)	I think I'd go with the 1 new gate for the bathroom to make... 3/19/11 at 3:26pm by pianojazzgirl	9	497
If you think coupons are just for processed crap like hot dogs and hamburger helper started by happysmileylady (3/18/11 at 7:36pm)	This reminded me I need to go to TJS next week! Thanks for the... 3/19/11 at 8:50am by mommariffic	4	542
Spending too much money on DH's pants! started by taubel (3/14/11 at 7:21am) 1 2	Lands End...they have a lifetime guarantee... 3/18/11 at 1:52pm by BathrobeGoddess	24	1,114
Owning VS Renting: Houses, Cars, Appliances..... (long sorry :)) started by Logan (3/4/11 at 2:28am) 1 2 3 4 5	We could probably rent our place for less than our mortgage... 3/18/11 at 8:57am by nina_yyc	84	4,002
Are extended car warranties worth it? started by karne (3/15/11 at 4:14am)	the "millionaire next door" recommends against those extra... 3/16/11 at 10:58am by HappyMommy2	9	403
Ways to find cheap airfare? started by rcr (3/15/11 at 10:20am)	use www.kayak.com, it is wonderful! 3/16/11 at 10:26am by GirlBoyGirl	1	96
What should we do with this money?? started by cristina47454 (3/15/11 at 7:47am)	I agree that paying taxes first, family and friends second. ... 3/16/11 at 4:07am by Poddi	7	457
A Crazy Idea? started by prone_to_wander (3/12/11 at 5:54am)	On one hand, I think it's a good idea. College towns are... 3/15/11 at 5:19pm by heatherdeg	12	576
Should I buy this or shouldn't I? started by MaryElizabeth (3/14/11 at 10:28am) 1 2	LOL, we don't actually have any Billy. We have 4 Expedit... 3/15/11 at 9:43am by TiredX2	21	1,063
New grad nurse -- need some financial advice started by USAmma (3/11/11 at 8:22am)	Well first, congratulations!!!! I know it's been a few years... 3/14/11 at 4:17pm by lmonter	6	522
Dire financial situ, parents offering to buy a minivan for me... wwyd? started by babygrey (3/7/11 at 12:02pm) 1 2	I'd accept. You need a safe way to transport your family and... 3/14/11 at 1:29pm by JudiAU	20	1,266
Need last minute money ideas for trip! started by lovemore (3/9/11 at 9:20pm)	def take refillable water bottles (lots) and fill them at the... 3/14/11 at 7:14am by redvlagrl	3	242
Just a vent started by pianojazzgirl (3/10/11 at 11:41am)	Yay for gigs! 3/14/11 at 7:11am by redvlagrl	11	666
Interstate Move and Buying a House? started by GirlBoyGirl (3/9/11 at 5:08am)	Yep, I totally agree with this advice as well. It would be... 3/13/11 at 9:30pm by wandering	8	378
Best deals on airfare? Or good website? started by KellyAnnW (3/5/11 at 12:54pm)	I had the type of kid that most definately flew more... 3/12/11 at 8:28pm by K1329	4	251
Thrift Store Find Brag Thread! started by MissMommyNiceNice (3/6/11 at 6:17pm)	Ooh, I wish I could find a jacket for me! I almost bought a... 3/11/11 at 10:18am by MissMommyNice...	5	395
Extra part-time job. Is this worth It? Am I nuts? started by carfreemama (2/21/11 at 9:47am)	The tax would still be owed. It wouldn't be taken off... 3/11/11 at 8:26am by crazyms	14	904
I am SO OVER grocery prices. Also coupons SUCK. How are YOU saving money? started by Violet2 (9/10/10 at 6:52pm) 1 2 3 4 5	This is our situation also. We buy alot from Polyface (whose... 3/11/11 at 8:04am by mama1803	95	8,274
Layoff support thread? started by crazyms (3/10/11 at 10:33am)	I don't know know of a layoff thread but I can understand how... 3/10/11 at 4:03pm by macheetah	1	209
Poll: A WWYD - repair old vehicle or purchase new (used) one?? started by just_lily (3/7/11 at 8:49pm)	The other makes of Dodges/Chryslers have okay enough... 3/10/11 at 2:59pm by lmonter	6	329
Car repair, grrrr Just venting started by beebalmmama (3/9/11 at 1:51pm)	I know he's worked on cars in his younger years, but I'm not... 3/10/11 at 2:08pm by beebalmmama	7	232
What's your favorite way to make extra money? started by ilovemygirl (3/4/11 at 8:06am) 1 2	We do a lot of the things already mentioned. My husband also... 3/10/11 at 10:28am by wendyland	24	1,589
Planning for retirement in a one income family started by HeatherAtHome (3/9/11 at 6:55am)	TFSA are almost equal to an RRSP. The main difference is you... 3/10/11 at 9:22am by CarrieMF	10	416
Should we move to high COL? started by maptome (3/6/11 at 7:25am) 1 2	I think Sunnyvale area is a great choice!!! It's WAY more... 3/10/11 at 9:21am by ItsBasilThyme	22	961
Do you save much with a freezer? started by snuggly (3/7/11 at 10:05am) 1 2	What can you freeze? I'm about to get a freezer this week. 3/10/11 at 8:16am by mommysky	21	673
How much importance do you place on Charitable Giving in your household? started by SweetMelody (3/7/11 at 12:45pm)	I work in the not-for-profit sector and charitable giving and... 3/10/11 at 7:19am by gumshoegirl007	7	312