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Sammy Sourdough

Frugal Foodie
Tue - Apr 15 04:21pm
In the past I've mentioned my sourdough starter, Sammy. He's around 5 years old. I started sourdough because I wanted somethi...
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Thinking of pets

Trying to keep Tabs on my finances
Mon - Apr 14 01:05pm
I've always liked the idea of adopting pets, but was too busy before to take care of them.  I had said to myself that, s...
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Q1 update

Fiscal Fitness
Sun - Apr 13 10:15pm
Net Worth down about $7,500 from end of 2024. But in good news, debts are down about $8,000, from around $50k all-in to ~$42...
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I Dropped My Phone

CB in the City
Sun - Apr 13 09:29pm
This isn't the first time I've dropped it, but it's the first time it did any damage. This time it fell on concrete and the s...
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going back to basics

Mumof2's Personal Finance Blog
Sun - Apr 13 05:23am
I have wanted to go back to what the "old timers" use to do like grow my own vegies, I can't sew but my hubby and daughter do...
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The Latest From The Saving Advice Forums

Pro Tip: Drink Less Alcohol

james.hendrickson • 16 Apr 2025 15:19:57
All, Consider drinking what you've got at home, and not ordering alcohol if you go out to eat. You'll save a ton on your restaurant bill. Drinks cost an average of $15, so if you manage to cut out even one or two drinks per mo...
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Pro Tip: Stop Eating Out, Go To A Big Bo...

james.hendrickson • 16 Apr 2025 15:06:43
All, Here is another tip for the forums. Stop eating out! Instead go to a big box store like Sam's Club, Costco or your local discount grocery store. You can buy food at bulk prices, and you can also convert larger amounts to ...
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What non-traditional personal advice hav...

jenn_jenn • 16 Apr 2025 13:02:05
Maybe even something that goes against traditional advice. Did it work in your favor by chance or was there something else to it? This came up because my sister was recently bought her first house and I gave her the same “b...
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I don't think I can retire any time soon...

JoeP • 16 Apr 2025 12:47:44
Been a while since I posted here, but the recent situations have me coming back. DW is about 6 years my senior and is closing in on her retirement which is going to be later this year. For about another year after that, we'll be ...
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2025 Decluttering Thread

disneysteve • 16 Apr 2025 12:10:38
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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