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A Debt Free Life: The Value of Debt Free Friends

(SA Blog) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:01:29 PST

In the process of making out my Christmas card list for the year, I was struck by how many of our close friends are also debt free. I've never given it much thought, but there it was. We didn't plan it this way, it just sort of evolved over the years. Like any sort of friendship, we...

Great Pie Recipe

r.c.brown@sbcglobal.net (Cheryl B.) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:10:49 PST

DH modified a pumpkin pie recipe about 5 years ago and we have not looked back. We don't even consider using pumpkin anymore and with the pumpkin shortage I keep hearing about, I thought I would share this alternative... for us it is the new normal tradition.

Happy Thanksgiving...

Home Ownership is a Myth!

ff2bme@clearwire.net (Analise) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:22:35 PST

I'll never forget these words from my Political Science professor when I was in college. He was a passionate teacher and kept us debating his often radical points-of-view about the American government and politics in general. Of course, this was back in the 70s and it was a radical...

To-Do List

mjrube94@hotmail.com (mjrube) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:40 PST

So this is going to be Tuesday's to-do, considering it's 11:00 now and nothing is getting done tonight! Not sure that I'll get it all done tomorrow either, but I'm going to put it all down and see what happens.

1) Book DS's birthday party
2) Return CD to library
3) Deposit check...

holy groceries!

blindexistence@hotmail.com (whitestripe - 22 yo female aussie) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:26:27 PST

Our grocery expenditure is sky high, and I have no idea why or how. While we are not eating out once a week like we used to, it still doesn't explain why we are spending so much!

I have one more week to go this month and we have already overspent our 'budgetted' amount per week!

And...

Murphy Struck Again

crazyliblady@gmail.com (crazyliblady) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:14 PST

Well, folks, Murphy struck last week. Something went wrong with my car. My husband said it was gaskets on the manifold. He might as speak Chinese to me, because I don't understand it. But what I do understand is that took $520.00 from my savings and $100.00 from my checking to pay...

Have you lost weight?

no_more_coaster@hotmail.com (Ray) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:52:44 PST

4 words that were music to my ears today. I have lost 14 lbs so far and I have had 3 people ask me if I am losing weight...

Best of all, I am doing it by being really healthy...instead of really starving or food obsessed. I am just learning good habits, thanks to Weight...

Ouch! ... and Planned Spending

laneerg@yahoo.com (Laura) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:06 PST

This morning I woke up in major pain. I'm not sure exactly what I did, but the right side of my neck, down a bit onto my shoulder was in torturous pain this morning. It hurt to lay on my side, and it hurt to lay on my back. I was seriously wondering if I'd be able to get out of bed...

Monday Musings

(Financeaholic) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:13:02 PST

So DF and I get to see our house tomorrow *happy dance*! It should basically be finished - they just have landscaping left to do. I'm so excited to see everything! The carpets! The appliances! And I'm soooo excited to see my fridge! What 21yo gets excited about a fridge?!

We went...

Kroger adds to my challenge

operaeric@yahoo.com (Kristen) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:16 PST

I received my rewards checks from Kroger today so I headed over to Kroger and purchased Christmas gifts! I got a couple games for my kids and some foods you can only get in Ohio for my dad who moved to Florida recently. I came in under the amount I had in rewards, so I received $3.00...

Today's Spending

hmartin427@hotmail.com (HouseHopeful) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:12 PST

$0.55 for a soft pretzel. I was extra hungry today. I also need to restock my snack stash in my work desk

I hit the library after work (free), then the gym (no spending today there), then straight home. I'm about to start dinner: Penne pasta with ground turkey & fresh basil....

Prepaid plan costs update

carolj1974@yahoo.com (ceejay74) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:23:21 PST

Another thrilling episode in the cost of my prepaid plan! I know these are really boring entries; they're mostly for my benefit so I can keep track.

NT filled up with 300 more minutes because his 60 days had nearly run out (not because he'd used up his minutes). Cost: $32.82

RECAP:...

money, money, money, money.....money!

kmmoffitt@yahoo.com (debtfreeme) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:39 PST

The one thing that has surprised me about moving: I have saved some money.

I know I have spent a lot of money buying items for the apartment and it seems like everytime I go into a store I walk out with something but all that spending was planned for years (really, years).

What...

Returned the Wii

carriefinn@yahoo.com (Creditcardfree) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:59:09 PST

Can you believe it? You better not, because I did return it, but I purchased it again. Why? Target was offering a $20 gift card with a purchase of a Wii. I just couldn't pass that cash up. I then turned around and used the $20 to purchase a nunchuck (basically an extra controller,...

Looking back to the here and now

gabbie242000@yahoo.com (Inneedofhelp) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:53 PST

So, things have been odd lately. I have been doing a lot of introspection and contemplation.

Things have been difficult this month, and my friends and family have been helping me out and I really appreciate it. I really dislike having to ask for help, and I dislike even more that...

Holiday freebie

tab5365@Gmail.com (Broken Arrow) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:25:16 PST

So my employer decided to give us all a $25 gift card to Wal-mart, as he puts it, to help take the sting out of the holiday season.

It's a bit unexpected, but I am very grateful for it.

Now, I have to figure out what it is that I should use it on that would give the most bang...

Soda on sale...

lymarze@yahoo.com (all4money) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:15:45 PST

Our family drinks way too much soda... not coffee or alcohol at all -- just soda. So, anyway, I try to stock up whenever they go on sale. Lately, the best deal has been $2.75 for a 12-pack. But today, I scored. Harris Teeter is having a sale of buy 2 get 3 free on Coke products....

Louisville EXPO

beachgirlky@yahoo.com (Sicily) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:36:04 PST

I will be signing cookbooks this weekend at the Louisville EXPO. They expect a lot of people to come to the Thanksgiving Spectacular. I was at Georgetown, KY Tractor Supply yesterday. Everyone was very nice and the weather was very warm.

I sold my wedding ring

bonitamuerte52@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:16:31 PST

I had a new first in my life. I went to a local well-known pawn shop and sold them my wedding band. No I am not desperate for food or anything. It's just that the band is a symbol of something very negative. So I prayed over it, that none of my stupidity in picking marital partners...

How To Feed A Family Of Six For $4 A Week

(Grocery Coupon Guide) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:45 PST

One of the most popular posts on this blog is a detailed account of how $330 worth of groceries was purchased for $27. Many people think that this was a one-time deal where all the good coupons were used and it doesn't happen on a regular basis. This is the farthest thing from the...