Utilities: Meijer
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What Are You Doing to save Money in These Tough Economic Times?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on January 10, 2009
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There is a limit to how low I can put my thermostat. I've found a few ways to save money but thought all of you might have some great ideas to share. My friend was a...
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- I get 95% of my staples at Aldi. I love the place. Most everything my family has tried is great. When my husband was laid off for 8 months it saved us a bundle and ...
- There are some great ideas that the other moms have given you! I know a lot of people said shopping at Aldi, but if you live by a Woodman's, I would say go there. We...
- 1) I buy only the number of slices of lunch meat/cheese that make our lunches for a week. I will then go buy more if we run low. I was throwing lunch meat away all o...
Help! I Am a Dunce with Money!
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Ok, we're not super bad shape or anything, but my husband has a new (very demanding) job, and so he has passed over all the financial chores -- paying bills, keeping t...
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- I combine my shopping with Cost-CO (their milk is hormone free as well as their ice cream, yet not 100% organic... and it is CHEAPER!) along with Berkots or Brookhaven...
- Hey T. M. Well I'm no whiz at math, but I am a single mother and I do pretty well with the budget for myself and 2 kids. I will say that it is important to keep trac...
- Ok...the word "dunce" has me laughing...I don't know why but I think it's been forever since I heard it and it cracks me up. There are a lot of ways to build a budg...
Financial Advise
Asked by S.S. from Lansing
on August 15, 2009
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I know a lot of you out there are probably in the same boat. I need quick advice from someone qualified to give advice please!!! I have been a SAHM for years. Times ha...
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- pay in this order: 1. credit cards (whatever you do --make THESE) 2. mortgages 3. pay partial payments on everything else, and contact businesses to let them know...
- Yes, I live and breath by Dave Ramsey financial advice. Please go out and take a look at that site. Also, I am not sure who told you that missing a second mortgage p...
- I would try to pay your mortgage. Take a hard look at your bills and cancel or reduce what you can. I.e. you do not need cable. Cancel it. Try to conserve energy, ...
Anyone Want to Share Their Best Penny Pinching Tips?
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on August 14, 2010
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Is anyone interested in sharing their best penny-pinching, why-didn't-I-think-of-that-myself tips? Here's mine, though I'm sure II'll add more later.
When you open ...
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- My best advice is to switch stores to Melaleuca! You can save money while making your home and the environment safer for your family. Example: Laundry detergent.....
- My input on laundry savings: * Wash all of your loads in cold water, except for bedding and towels which can be done in hot. * Turn the water inflow valve to 1/2...
- I follow "moms need to know" blog on Facebook. She's always got good deals on there. Also, I check out walmart's free samples at walmart.com. I get samples of meds, la...
Prices of Organic Milk
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on August 26, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
I'm thinking of switching to organic milk. I know it will cost more than the milk I buy now but I still need to find the best price. Where are the best de...
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- I usually find Trader Joe's has the best prices on organic dairy (or at least dairy that hasn't been treated with RsBT(?) )
- I have been buying organic milk for 4 years -- when I got pregnant with my first child. However, since then, you can find many non-organic brands that do not contain m...
- I suggest that you call the stores around you that you would ordinarily also shop for the rest of your groceries and ask for their prices. You don't want to go to a s...
20 Percent Pay Cut!! Where Do I Go from Here?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on December 15, 2010
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It's official that I will recieve a 20% decrease in my pay staring Friday. I believe this is due to bad union representation and alot of employees not being informed ...
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- Wish I had some advice, all I can say is that it is rough all over. My husband had to wait two years for a raise that went with a promotion, which ended up only making...
- Evaluate whether it is worth it for you to work at this point. Ae you paying for child care out of this reduced salary? Could you cut costs by staying home. I'd tak...
- Not yet, but this is likely going to be a reality for many. A 20% pay cut is on the horizon for us too. I won't be happy about it but the money that we get is from b...
Need Some Advice Badly
Asked by N.H. from Dayton
on August 9, 2009
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Today i just found out that my husband lost his job and i am not sure what to do know? You see i am 4 months pregnant and we have a two year little boy and i am stay a...
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- First get your butt down to job and family services and to WIC. You have paid into the system so use. You will get food for you and the baby when born you'll get a foo...
- N. I hear your concern and I encourage you to check out my web. livingwithsolutions.com and go to the business opportunity section. Great opportunity that you and ...
- N.... Don't get all stressed out - I know that is a hard thing to do right now, but it won't help anything. Make sure your man files for his unemployment... the so...
