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I'm new to FV and have been browsing these threads. We are still working on BS1 and BS2, a little back and forth as things happen. Had a conversation recently with in-laws about money. They completely agreed that debt is stupid and then they listed the "only" debts they had: the house payment...

This is a bit of a whine/rant: First off, I love homeschooling. I especially love the days when the kids and I can snuggle up with a good book and read. But I believe that they have to do their MATH first! And a few family chores. That's all well-and-good. Seatwork first, then get the...

...to sell my vintage lucite purse. We are desperately in need of money right now. (See my Murphy thread for more details.) I really don't want to sell my lucite purse, but if I did, I could make some fairly decent money. I have been tempted to sell it before- it was something I found in the...

How did you all convince your DH to join you in the quest for frugal living and debt reduction? My DH can be very frugal but only if the $$ he is saving will go toward buying sporting or fishing items! Now he wants to buy a new fishing boat to the tune of 20,000. NO WAY !!! My goal is to pay...

I would like to convince Bruce that we do not need more money, we just need to cut back. He does not read. he feels the American way of life is to work hard, earn money and spend it. He is really pressuring me to go to work full time but there is no way I can take care of three kids, the farm...