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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Online Savings Accounts? started by taubel (3/6/11 at 6:19am)	We're with ING, too. 1ish% is about as good as it gets right... 3/6/11 at 8:02am by beansmama	2	141
Credit Card Question started by chely7425 (3/3/11 at 2:02pm)	Thanks guys :) If the older accounts get closed for being... 3/5/11 at 5:23pm by chely7425	5	240
Throwing Away Food started by Eavesdrop (2/26/11 at 10:58pm)	I do a very simple version of meal planning. Usually after a... 3/5/11 at 4:41pm by Poddi	16	747
Has anyone sold books on bookbyte or cash4books? started by ilovemygirl (3/3/11 at 11:50am)	I recently sold books using eaglesaver.com, also some DVDs.... 3/5/11 at 12:03pm by iris777888	5	942
Maybe dropping healthcare started by HikeMama (2/19/11 at 8:49pm) 1 2	It doesn't sound like the same type of HSA I have. There is no... 3/4/11 at 8:39pm by sunnysandiegan	22	869
What would your splurge be? started by insidevoice (2/23/11 at 8:33am) 1 2	The glasses were budgeted out of it for me- it's been five... 3/4/11 at 5:30pm by insidevoice	28	802
Anyone Willing to Look at Our Budget? started by hollyvangogh (2/21/11 at 10:07pm)	Yes. 3/4/11 at 4:43pm by Kyamo	19	923
First time buyer advice and average of home insurance started by dex_millie (3/4/11 at 11:50am)	You can only opt out of escrowing if you put 20% or more of a... 3/4/11 at 3:00pm by heatherdeg	4	149
Is you grocery budget consistent? started by beebalmmama (2/22/11 at 10:08am)	I'm just trying to budget a little better, or maybe I should... 3/4/11 at 2:40pm by beebalmmama	16	696
Would you go for this job or not???? started by babygrant (1/13/11 at 7:40am) 1 2	I just remembered this thread due to all the COL and "good"... 3/4/11 at 1:19pm by ilovemygirl	30	1,675
Detailed Budget ... Would you take a look and see what I'm missing? started by ilovemygirl (3/4/11 at 7:33am)	I can't believe I forgot car maintenance I've debated... 3/4/11 at 12:33pm by ilovemygirl	5	195
Example of a "small" expense that adds up started by velochic (3/4/11 at 4:02am)	Postage. I send lots of cards and It amazes me how I can drop... 3/4/11 at 11:49am by LeighPF	13	532
How do you budget for expenses that aren't monthly? started by ilovemygirl (3/3/11 at 4:28am)	I only use one account for sinking funds, personally. I use... 3/4/11 at 7:07am by seashells	11	401
Free Hyland's Cold and Cough through Mothering Maganize started by fierrbugg (3/4/11 at 6:26am)	I actually have been using Hyland's cold and cough for a... 3/4/11 at 7:00am by Tilia	2	121
First week on a cash-only grocery plan started by limabean (2/28/11 at 11:51am)	We went to cash, and it's been very helpful for me. My... 3/4/11 at 6:00am by BetsyS	12	397
Please explain/help with car buying situation. started by Kwan*Yin (3/1/11 at 5:37pm)	How many car seats do you have? Before you go 'car shopping'... 3/3/11 at 8:51pm by zebra15	18	487
coupons started by Honey693 (1/26/11 at 6:22pm)	Speaking of which - she just did a post yesterday about... 3/3/11 at 8:42pm by fierrbugg	18	687
So thankful I applied for Fuel Assistance! started by cristina47454 (3/3/11 at 7:35am)	I remember when I applied for electric assistance in AZ-... 3/3/11 at 7:27pm by zebra15	1	135
Comparing cost of living in various US cities started by Flower of Bliss (3/3/11 at 3:24pm)	. 3/3/11 at 4:11pm by kristandthekids	1	172
Ack! My rent money has gone poof! started by Ravin (3/2/11 at 6:43am)	I think it was because HE made the transfer via his bank from... 3/3/11 at 2:56pm by Ravin	7	569
Private Health Insurance? started by GirlBoyGirl (3/2/11 at 6:53am)	I also have Blue Cross Blue Shield, but the family cost... 3/3/11 at 11:29am by SunRise	4	172
Feeling very stressed - can anyone help? started by moonlitemama (2/24/11 at 11:18am) 1 2	in my experience, you have to know someone in the school... 3/3/11 at 7:07am by Juvysen	30	1,314
Business Grants for Women? started by GirlBoyGirl (3/2/11 at 7:04am)	Second the SCORE recommendation. Also, look for a Small... 3/3/11 at 6:10am by Caneel	3	122
DP thinks we're rich, but not me. Help! started by maptome (3/1/11 at 8:40am)	It sounds like you guys have been doing well financially. ... 3/2/11 at 10:34pm by Poddi	18	824
Free Beachnut Sample Kit started by Harleth (2/25/11 at 9:19am)	Thanks! Just signed up for it. 3/2/11 at 10:48am by goinggreengirl	2	158
Building our credit - secured credit card? started by beansmama (2/23/11 at 3:10pm)	I guess I should also add that since the secured cards are... 3/2/11 at 8:11am by beansmama	10	329
Dave Ramsey ... Inspring or Depressing? started by ilovemygirl (2/28/11 at 7:41am)	I don't have any real experience with DR. The only thing I... 3/1/11 at 10:05pm by crazyms	16	927
What's your favorite "frugal tip?" started by peaceful_mama (2/27/11 at 10:58am)	Oh and leftovers...now that DH is no longer taking them to... 3/1/11 at 6:43pm by peaceful_mama	8	504
A Cross-Country Move (!) - bring it or toss it??? started by cristina47454 (2/17/11 at 7:08pm)	If you haven't needed it in two years, you need to get rid of... 3/1/11 at 4:01pm by AZgirl2207	19	668
Feb Get Out of Debt Thread started by mtm (1/31/11 at 8:42am) 1 2 3 4	I went back and forth on this as well. Once we added up... 3/1/11 at 2:59pm by sdm1024	79	3,026
Best thrifty blogs? started by thriftyqueen (3/1/11 at 11:22am)	I love http://www.thefrugalgirls.com/ She has lots of... 3/1/11 at 2:46pm by tea_time	5	1,119
Land's End Guarantee - have you ever used it? started by frugalmama (2/26/11 at 10:31am)	We had a zipper fail after 2 kids used a coat. Mailed it back... 3/1/11 at 9:08am by SleeplessMommy	5	1,200
February 2011 Home Cooking Challenge started by Alyantavid (2/1/11 at 6:38am) 1 2 3…7	March thread 3/1/11 at 6:34am by Alyantavid	133	2,441
How out of line am I? Used Car, As Is! started by Kontessa (2/11/11 at 1:02pm)	The wires for the screen come out under the passenger seat and... 2/28/11 at 10:40am by Kontessa	11	956
February 2011 No-Spend Challenge - the best Valentine is money in the bank! started by kathirynne (1/31/11 at 10:05am) 1 2 3 4	Key: no spend/ budgeted spending unnecessary/ unbudgeted... 2/28/11 at 10:30am by FillingMyQuiver	74	1,584
Free Streaming of movies and tv shows with Amazon Prime started by EmsMom (2/23/11 at 8:11pm)	the movie selection stinks.... 2/28/11 at 10:20am by surrogate	4	353
Very happy - Just paid off our 3 credit cards. :-) started by Sharon, RN (2/28/11 at 5:43am)	excellent, thats 3 less payments you need to keep track of... 2/28/11 at 10:11am by zebra15	3	215
Big Car Mistake started by FloridaBorn (2/27/11 at 2:16pm)	I don't know what your budget is but $500 a month seems like a... 2/28/11 at 6:52am by ilovemygirl	4	431
Mainly shop at Trader Joe's, need to spend less on groceries started by SundayCrepes (2/26/11 at 12:41am) 1 2	We don't have BJs. I avoid Walmart. When I've made roasted... 2/27/11 at 10:25am by SundayCrepes	39	1,899
Back again with more questions - pay off car loan or invest money? started by taubel (2/26/11 at 7:57pm)	I would pay off the car and then take whatever the car payment... 2/27/11 at 8:43am by midstreammama	5	274
Ring up separately for budgeting? started by monkey's mom (2/19/11 at 9:15am)	I can't remember if the "sub-total" includes tax. It's been 15... 2/27/11 at 6:54am by spedteacher30	19	581
Financial Progress started by insidevoice (2/26/11 at 6:08pm)	Congrats!!! Keep up the good work :) 2/26/11 at 6:20pm by Momsteader	1	121
Warning: Super Stupid--- Question for those with "Excellent" Credit Scores started by TiredX2 (2/23/11 at 5:12pm)	TWENTY ONE open credit accounts?? Holy moses! Ours jumped... 2/26/11 at 6:02am by monkey's mom	14	553
Buying in bulk over the Internet? started by taubel (2/25/11 at 4:46pm)	http://www.amazon.com/Barbaras-Blueberry-Multigrain-6-Count-7-... 2/25/11 at 11:03pm by SundayCrepes	2	203
I feel stupid to be upset by this... started by AFWife (2/23/11 at 12:29pm) 1 2	This. Kind of. We don't have a freezer so I just go to our... 2/25/11 at 5:07pm by redvlagrl	25	1,303
Opinions on buying a house (to wait or not) started by simplemama32 (2/23/11 at 12:02pm) 1 2	Sure, there are different ways of budgeting. What I wanted to... 2/25/11 at 1:47pm by velochic	25	1,035
How to you split the spending money?--"allowances" for SO and yourself started by MangoMommy (2/19/11 at 11:02pm)	We have a joint savings account, joint checking and 2 sub... 2/25/11 at 12:38pm by 34me	9	420
Emergency funds and inflation started by zebu (2/21/11 at 2:52pm)	I'll be honest, while I've heard the terms stagflation and... 2/25/11 at 6:39am by seashells	4	428
Mortage Company Settlement Offer started by Bethla (2/23/11 at 4:47pm)	It would probably be a negative mark on our credit report. I... 2/24/11 at 8:21pm by Bethla	2	273
Should This Be On My Credit Report? started by chely7425 (2/24/11 at 8:15am)	If your name is actually on the account you will have to... 2/24/11 at 3:18pm by pbjmama	4	201