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  1. Meal planning
    For those of you who cook meals, casseroles, etc. ahead and freeze them, what types of containers do you use? I would like to cook and freeze and I want something that will go from freezer to oven. Any suggestions or other options? Thanks.
  2. Financial hardship
    I need some advice guys. Things are getting harder and harder right now and I just have no where to turn. I need advise on how I can get even more frugal!!! I still cannot find a job. I can't even find side gigs like babysitting or house cleaning. I am applying everywhere, calling them, have...
  3. General Chat
    Hi everyone, I have a few months left in my company before I retire …. and I would like to know about the options that I can consider for my retirement plan. I am taking about some real good investments so that I get my future secured (want it secured for the kids too). I have a few options that...
  4. News you can use
    Closed fund? Open your options Question: Money Magazine has recommended mutual funds after they've reopened to new investors. But what if your fund has just closed? Is it time to sell? - Marc Maschhoff
  5. News you can use
    Raising grandkids? You have options If you find yourself in the role of caregiver again, don't try to go it alone. Tapping the available resources for financial and emotional support can help.
  6. News you can use
    Checking out options for your grill These days you can add a rotisserie, smoker or even infrared.
  7. News you can use
    Raising your grandchildren? You have options If you find yourself in the role of caregiver again, be sure to tap the plentiful resources available to you.
  8. News you can use
    4 options for leftover 529 plan money There are four main options for dealing with leftover 529 plan money, says the College Money Guru.
  9. News you can use
    Borrowing options that offer a lifeline Try not to get caught in a shark feeding frenzy as you look for an escape to safety.
  10. Utilities
    This has been on my mind since that storm a while ago that knocked out power to a lot of homes in the U.S. so I thought it's about time I asked... I'm in a medium sized Canadian city and my house is heated by electricity. Not the cheapest option, but not bad because I'm in a townhouse. But I...
  11. Debt Reduction & Money Management
    My current debts are my mortgage and student loan. Credit cards all paid off now. My student loan has a pretty high interest rate of 8.75 and a balance of about 14k. It was consolidated 13 years ago when interest rates were high. About half of the monthly payment is going toward interest and...
  12. Debt Reduction & Money Management
    I am new here and hoping for some advice. Could anyone tell me the pros and cons of: Interest Only Mortgages and Taking out a second Mortgage Explain in real simple english (elementary). We really need to come up with a way to have a little extra money each month, or to save on credit card...
  13. Debt Reduction & Money Management
    My wife is disabled and unable to work outside the home. In 2004, she was hospitalized in Oregon, and our share of the bill was around $900. We were struggling under debts that kept mounting, since I was the only breadwinner and we weren't even making enough money to pay our monthly bills, let...
  14. Leisure & Media Arts
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  15. Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Hi everyone, I just need some opinions on this one so ANY help is appreciated. Right now we have a mortgage at 5.125% and a HELOC currently at 9.75% adjustable rate, I was talking to a mortgage company yesterday about possibly refinancing both into one loan with an interest rate of 6.125%...
  16. Kitchen Basics
    What are your options? Local food banks or pantries. Workers get perks! See if you qualify for food stamps. See if you qualify for Gov't subsidized.. the free cheese stuff program. See if you qualify for WIC, women and children.. free formula, milk.... Grow a veggie garden. Barter and...
  17. General Chat
    I don't have anything there because I don't know how to or where to go to edit my mood options. Thanks Jill
  18. Pregnancy
    I just got off the phone with a Midwife who owns her own business. She does homebirths in a labor pool usually. Or I have the option of a hospital birth. I can go to an obgyn or a midwife. I can do a doula or hubby can be with me during delivery. Soooo many options, head is spinning. Problem is...
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