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Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
new year savings idea started by crazyms (1/7/13 at 10:41am) 1 2	i am going to do this for our ef but start late. I will start... 2/17/13 at 8:45pm by granolamommie	22	626
Frustration/Renting a home started by NorthernFamily (2/2/13 at 2:25pm) 1 2 3 4	You've gotten some good suggestions. For sure keep your... 2/18/13 at 9:26pm by annethcz	62	1,909
Anyone use a dental discount plan that actually works? DH needs dental work before our insurance... started by grisandole (2/22/13 at 7:07pm)	I'd say your in the ball park cost wise from my experience.... 2/23/13 at 8:18pm by goldfishkate	1	135
Anyone wanna do a tax refund countdown? started by Drummer's Wife (2/2/12 at 12:48pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Turbo Tax told me March 5th, but the IRS says Monday! Woohoo! 2/23/13 at 11:34pm by alaskanmomma	85	2,463
How do you evaluate whether a cross-country move for a job makes sense?? started by cristina47454 (2/25/13 at 6:48am)	My family moved several times when I was growing up. I don't... 2/25/13 at 8:59am by erigeron	9	173
SNAP benefits a question started by jamesong55 (2/25/13 at 12:02am)	Ok thanks thats what I'm looking for vegetable plants. Any... 2/25/13 at 11:28am by jamesong55	2	109
Large Refund: Educate me started by ariahsmum (2/7/13 at 6:12am) 1 2	Just beware refund advance loans. They cost you a pretty penny... 2/25/13 at 7:51pm by Carson	25	841
Anyone use Credo Mobile? started by dbsam (2/12/13 at 3:21pm)	I have VirginMobile and total unlimited (minutes/text/web) is... 2/27/13 at 7:30pm by zebra15	8	262
DR with a twist? started by micah_mae_ (2/17/13 at 4:47am)	Most of the gurus suggest you have atleast 6m of salary in... 2/28/13 at 11:37am by Basylica	4	226
~ February No-Spend Challenge ~ Come save with us, Valentines! started by CrunchyVTMom (1/30/13 at 9:22am) 1 2 3…12	No spending Budgeted spending Not budgeted/went... 3/1/13 at 5:38am by CookiePie	223	3,286
Best Frugal Tips Contest Sponsored by Bummis started by Cynthia Mosher (1/23/13 at 5:11am) 1 2 3…10	As one winner has not responded to PM and email she forfeits... 3/1/13 at 6:54am by Cynthia Mosher	196	7,611
Help me crunch some numbers, please! started by liberal_chick (2/28/13 at 10:26am)	Oh, my husband would die! I currently keep our thermostat at... 3/1/13 at 2:13pm by liberal_chick	6	242
budgeting started by 20momoftwo (2/22/13 at 11:16am)	1-Apr Rent Insurance Car MIL Electric Water Food/Diapers... 3/3/13 at 3:04pm by micah_mae_	9	323
Getting out of Debt in February 2013 started by orangemomma (2/2/13 at 4:58am) 1 2 3 4 5	Awesome - Thanks! 3/4/13 at 5:08am by LoveOurBabies	95	2,073
To buy or not to buy? started by sarah_bella1050 (3/1/13 at 12:25pm)	I do not think that it is too small at all. We lived in 1200... 3/4/13 at 4:13pm by mum4boys	12	310
how to best pay off hospital bill? started by cantora87 (3/5/13 at 6:06pm)	Have you called them to work out a deal? We got the bills for... 3/5/13 at 6:14pm by sere234	2	129
Help me think this through started by zebra15 (2/25/13 at 11:04pm)	I have a friend who is trying to figure out how to ship their... 3/8/13 at 5:55pm by OrmEmbar	18	397
newbie with a "what would you do" money question... started by ultrafighter (2/13/13 at 11:22am)	Good luck! For you guys, the good news is that you have a... 3/9/13 at 6:01am by sarafi	15	414
Ideas for make ahead, highly nutritious, cheap breakfasts... started by micah_mae_ (1/26/13 at 2:00pm) 1 2	We eat "cold cuts" for breakfast. We eat low-carb. Cold... 3/9/13 at 4:16pm by PumaBearclan	27	1,119
how do you save money without making your family feel like you're trying to save money? started by jackson'smama (2/22/13 at 7:02am)	I agree, this is a good point. It's a common adage in... 3/9/13 at 4:20pm by PumaBearclan	12	584
Ideas for a frugal art birthday party started by wildmonkeys (1/31/13 at 6:24pm)	Have you thought about doing an open house type thing over a... 3/10/13 at 4:11am by LaughingHyena	13	265
Suggestions for teenager's finances? started by MonkeyPrincess (2/25/13 at 8:37am)	The Rich Dad series is very well-written and has many books on... 3/10/13 at 2:33pm by PumaBearclan	3	146
Once all non mortgage debt is paid off... started by LoveOurBabies (3/11/13 at 4:26am)	We don't have a Roth IRA available here.. We've got a... 3/11/13 at 7:05am by LoveOurBabies	3	150
Getting Out Of Debt In January 2013! started by trekkingirl (1/1/13 at 3:44pm) 1 2 3…8	Thank you! I didn't see it, but found it after doing a search! 3/12/13 at 10:19am by JNajla	154	2,988
Finances/Elder Care and Infant/Childcare started by ceeveg (2/14/13 at 9:57am)	Thank you! This is very practical. 3/14/13 at 6:12pm by ceeveg	5	321
Shopping smarter for groceries...ISO tips :) started by anneca77 (2/25/13 at 8:07am) 1 2	Whole Foods nation wide last month had whole organic chickens... 3/18/13 at 8:13pm by mum4boys	30	979
wwyd, get a 0% cc or get unsubsidized student loans? started by ILoveMyBabyBird (3/10/13 at 7:43pm)	Also if you have good credit, perhaps you can get a private... 3/19/13 at 4:37pm by crunchy_mommy	5	165
building a better pantry started by Basylica (1/3/13 at 11:26am)	You may found Ikea kitchen cabinets cheaper than the rest but... 3/21/13 at 12:21am by GabrielAiden	8	381
Are there programs to help with or reimburse copays & deductibles? started by crunchy_mommy (3/19/13 at 4:26pm)	crunchy_mommy: when my DH was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 -... 3/22/13 at 4:16pm by orangemomma	4	189
Does anyone use Betterment (or has decided against it)? started by Okapi (3/15/13 at 12:09pm)	Thanks for the ideas! I will check out the Boglehead forum,... 3/23/13 at 10:11am by Okapi	6	275
How much of your financial situation/choices should impact others? started by KayleeZoo (3/5/13 at 6:51am) 1 2 3…7	Oh golly, I really don't get people. That's just neurotic. ... 3/25/13 at 2:30pm by journeymom	139	4,911
Little things that make you feel rich started by monkey's mom (2/26/11 at 9:01am) 1 2 3…7	We have communal laundry rooms where I live (student family... 3/25/13 at 8:24pm by lilgreen	122	8,801
Need advice about buying a car started by mama_b (3/20/13 at 8:40pm)	If you don't need tons of space, I recommend the Subaru... 3/26/13 at 12:53pm by Mama Amie	18	244
Best blogs? started by BCattS (11/16/12 at 12:23pm)	Not a money blog, but I love raisingmyrainbow 3/27/13 at 6:49pm by A&A	10	739
~ March No-Spend Challenge ~ Budgeting our way to a pot of gold! started by Ruthiegirl (2/28/13 at 4:53am) 1 2 3…10	Key No Spend/ Budgeted Spending Unbudgeted/ Unnecessary... 4/1/13 at 5:09am by FillingMyQuiver	194	2,259
Getting out of Debt in March 2013 started by orangemomma (3/4/13 at 5:06am) 1 2 3	some how that made me think of puke! 4/2/13 at 8:50pm by trekkingirl	53	1,175
Home ownership budget question started by EmsMom (3/28/13 at 3:36am)	We own a condo so its isn't totally the same since the condo... 4/3/13 at 5:18pm by Mrs Ripples	11	364
Eating paleo, gluten and grain free started by MrsBone (3/7/13 at 7:02am)	So I made bread for the kids and it turned out really good but... 4/7/13 at 8:41pm by MrsBone	11	598
January Pantry Challenge - come join in! started by Cynthia Mosher (1/15/13 at 6:16am) 1 2 3 4	Great idea, thanks! 4/13/13 at 7:48pm by anneca77	79	1,387
One income, retirement and divorce... started by micah_mae_ (8/30/12 at 6:44am)	Yes! And password protect the device it's on and make backup... 4/14/13 at 1:56pm by dot1	19	1,035
Building credit? started by MonkeyPrincess (2/21/13 at 8:23am)	If you use your card, and pay the last months balance off a... 4/16/13 at 5:05am by sarafi	12	295
Unusual ways to save money on your energy/water bills started by ldserrano (2/28/13 at 4:34am) 1 2	If its yellow let it mellow, if its brown flush it down. 4/19/13 at 5:00am by Mrs Ripples	35	1,289
Preparing for a Layoff started by JudiAU (4/17/13 at 4:31pm)	So my question filled response above was due to the fact that... 4/20/13 at 5:02am by SunRise	5	217
Kids Bowl Free summer 2013 started by philomom (4/22/13 at 8:57pm)	Awesome! Thank you. I found one sort of near me, and signed... 4/23/13 at 12:42am by Momsteader	1	69
dollar summer movies started by philomom (4/21/13 at 8:25pm)	We love to go to atleast a couple:) 4/23/13 at 11:25am by 3timesamom	4	86
High income/high debt thread started by erigeron (2/26/13 at 11:07am) 1 2 3 4 5	DH found a tricycle with one of those long handles to push the... 4/28/13 at 9:16pm by erigeron	92	3,692
Summer vacation simplified - what can I plan for my kids that is inexpensive and fun? started by Momsteader (4/29/13 at 3:28pm)	Camping in the backyard is the coolest! Also, our library... 5/2/13 at 8:52am by mamarhu	7	195
Poll: Household savings -- Where are you at? started by LoveOurBabies (4/25/13 at 9:47am)	ok if you asked this question last yr i would have to say 0,... 5/4/13 at 3:43am by pollyanna02	14	505
"Positive" Spending in 2013? started by Smithie (1/1/13 at 9:08am) 1 2	I decided to spend $40 a week on a personal trainer. Big... 5/4/13 at 3:51am by EmsMom	28	901
Selling a house...when you're broke! started by kittywitty (3/28/13 at 7:17pm)	You should be able to provide the buyer a credit via escrow... 5/4/13 at 6:42pm by MyLilPwny	6	337