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electric bill update

Mumof2's Personal Finance Blog
Wed - Jul 09 12:51am
Well I have finally heard back from the electric company and what do you know my bill went from $2200 down to $959..although ...
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Tuesday thoughts

Save More, Spend Less
Tue - Jul 08 09:00pm
What's growing in the gardenThe garden is reaping benefits. I've been enjoying lots of green/red lettuce for a while now, and...
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Kitchen update 7/8/25

Disneysteve's Common Cents Blog
Tue - Jul 08 08:51pm
We actually spent most of the day out today which was nice even though we were still doing kitchen-related stuff. We went to ...
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No Buy July

Frugal Foodie
Tue - Jul 08 05:03pm
Some of the frugal sites I follow on Facebook have been touting "No Buy July."  I'm just wondering if any of you are th...
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Escrow Surplus

Firefly's Personal Finance Blog
Tue - Jul 08 10:28am
My mortgage company refunded me $3,140 in escrow surplus. Right now I've just deposited it into my checking account. I will u...
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The Latest From The Saving Advice Forums

Ebay sellers thread (other platforms too...

disneysteve • 09 Jul 2025 16:07:16
I know a few of you sell at least occasionally on ebay. I don't think any of you sell regularly but I may be wrong. I figured I'd start a thread for any ebayers to share tips and tricks and progress and challenges. I've been on e...
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401k withdrawal for home down payment

LivingAlmostLarge • 07 Jul 2025 14:00:31
A friend asked if they should take out from their 401k to put down on a house. I said yes. Their financial advisor suggested it. Mind you if they do this they will be emptying most of it and he won't make any money off of them. Bu...
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2025 Decluttering Thread

disneysteve • 03 Jul 2025 15:19:50
New year, new thread This is the place to share your success, challenges, and failures when it comes to getting rid of clutter and staying organized whether it's in your house, your workplace, your car, wherever clutter builds up...
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Retirement Savings -- Countup

Randomsaver • 03 Jul 2025 15:15:23
Retirement Account Savings . . . count it up. I've a long waaaaaays to go . . 10 years including this year is my target. Retirement Savings : $145K :angry...
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2024 Financial Review & 2025 Outlook

kork13 • 03 Jul 2025 00:30:07
As we approach the new year, it's always a good time to look back/look forward toward past & future goals, as well as how things have gone for you overall. So let's see your 2024 in review, and your outlook for 2025! (or beyon...
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