Recurring Expenses

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I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not entirely sure how it works. If anyone out there uses one and can prov...
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I would love to stay home but need to cut corners, except for using coupons on f...
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Does anyone know if I incur a large amount of out of pocket expenses for medical...
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Hello, Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one ...
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When I return to work this fall (I'm a teacher) my 6 month old son will be stayi...

Cell Phones

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I am not fan of this new trend where people no longer talk to each other. I'm not even a fan of cell phones and kids!!! I think they should be kept in ...
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My 13 year old 7th grader cant stop texting! He would text 24/7 if he could stay...
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Would like to hear from mom's with 12 year olds. She's an awesome kid trying to ...
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My son is 8 in 2nd grade. He wants his own email account. He wants to be able ...
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My 16 year old seems unable to to put down her cell phone since we have gotten u...

Childcare Expenses

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I'm interested in beginning a FSA account to cover childcare expenses but am not entirely sure how it works. If anyone out there uses one and can prov...
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Hello, Since I just started back to work recently and we have our little one ...
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When I return to work this fall (I'm a teacher) my 6 month old son will be stayi...
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ok- I am currently a SAHM and we have found ourselves in a financial bind where ...
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I was talking to my cousin today and she mentioned that in certain instances, ch...

Clothing & Accessories

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Does anyone know where I can find used clothes for a baby girl? MY daughter is going on 5 months and is growing so fast. Or if anyone has some stuff th...
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I went out today to start shopiing for winter/pre-school (Starting in Sept) shop...
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I am looking for some good quality low priced clothing for me and my kids. I am ...
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Ok, kind of an odd request - but does anyone else have difficulty with maternity...
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Hi,Im just now needing maternity clothes...Ive been to a few thrift stores,but t...

Credit Cards & Interest

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Hello. I am just interested in hearing anything you ladies have done to help with your credit card debt. I have quite a bit built up on my card. I am ...
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Hi Moms, I was just wondering what types of incentives credit card companies ...
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I have gotten into some credit card debt trouble. I had trouble a while back. I ...
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I am wondering if anyone has any experience with credit card debt consolidation/...
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We have a United Miles credit card and have discovered that the times to travel ...

Entertainment

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Hi- I really didn't know where to post my questions, so here it goes. I have a problem, I really need to get on budget!!! I really do not know how to ...
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Any suggestions for children's music CD's. Inexpensive prices are preferred. ...
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Hi there. I'm looking for some advise for a family budget. My husband and I bo...
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Mu husband and are first time homebuyers, newly married, and new parents. We hav...
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hi everyone. my husband and i are are trying to make a budget and want to sti...

Food

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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a ...
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I keep seeing things in the news about the rising cost of groceries. I'm starti...
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Hi- I really didn't know where to post my questions, so here it goes. I have a ...
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Just curious if my budget is way off the norm: We are a family of 5 (3 small on...
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In the new year I started working on a budget and really looking at where our fa...

Gifts

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Hi, Moms. Just wondering how much each of you spend on birthday gifts for preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have a 3 year old and he is sta...
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My daughter is in kindergarten and has been invited to 3 parties in one month. I...
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Hi ladies hoping you could help. We've been getting invited to birthday parties...
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My son is in a class of almost 20 kids. It seems every kid has a birthday party...
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My husband always goes overboard in purchasing gifts for our children for Christ...

Insurance

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Hi all :) My insurance won't cover my surprise pregnancy so I am looking in to options. Has anyone used the Maternity Card or a program like it? Any...
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Does anyone have any suggestions on what a person can do it they are pregnant an...
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Has anyone had the misfortune or know anyone who became pregnant and did not hav...
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I have a friend that has irregular periods and has previously missed her period ...
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I am around 13 weeks pregnant with #2. My job "let me go" a week after I told h...

Phone, Internet & Cable

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I have been going through Roadrunner/Time Warner for the cable, phone, & internet so that I have all the services on one bill. I'm having some issues w...
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For those who have bundled their Cable, phone and internet services, what has be...
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We're looking at switching from Cable TV to Satellite. I've always had cable so ...
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I was wondering if anyone has internet service from Direct tv? I am switching my...
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We are moving to our new home in a few weeks. Currently we have Comcast cable a...

School Tuition

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Just over a month ago, I signed up my 9 yr old twins for their 1st martial arts lessons in Plano @ USA Martial Arts. I paid over $1000 for the 1st 6 m...
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I am torn about schooling. I always said I wouldn't send my children to private...
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Hi Moms, I need some advice before school starts. I have two options betwee...
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My husband and I are looking for some way to be able to send our kids to this pr...
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I filed for child support and now my son's father is threatening me with lawyers...

Transportation

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Hi all - I was rear-ended on Cooper Street yesterday by a 20 y.o. girl. Thank goodness I was in the SUV as she hit me pretty hard. It looked like she...
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Hello everyone, I have a 15 yo son who is turning 16 next Thursday. We have a...
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I'm writing to see if anyone could help me to find the right auto insurance that...
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We are buying a new construction home and are looking for an insurance company f...
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My daughter and I were in an auto acccident a couple of weeks ago, and I was won...