Recurring Expenses: Meijer

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Living on Credit Cards

Financially we are quite a mess, and at odds as to what to do! So please, any advice would be helpful. Our credit score is excellent, we manage to pay things on time, because we keep borrowing from our credit cards. We are over 115,000 in debt, and that does NOT include the large mortgage. We are an average family, we don't make a lot of $, we bought a home too expensive, and had debt going into it, but now it's way worse. We are not upside down, just have more going out then whats coming in. We'd like to keep good credit, because...

Childcare Expenses

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Monthly Cost of Groceries Comparison

I'm trying to find a way to cut back on expenses. One of our biggest monthly expenses is our grocery bill. We shop at Target weekly and a Sam's Club every other week. I try to budget our weekly spending at about $200. Which means we're spending $800 a month on groceries (food, toiletries, and pet food). So my question is: Is $800 a month a reasonable amount? What is the average spending on groceries?

Clothing & Accessories

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3T Little Boys Clothes

I am looking for summer clothes for my son. Does anyone know of a cheap resale that has good quality clothes or maybe you know someone personally that has some and needs the extra cash. We as most families are strapped and with it being so warm already, my man needs some stuff.

Credit Cards & Interest

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Best Credit Card

We our looking for a new credit card with a rewards programs(either cash back or travel). Does anyone know of a great one to get?

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Credit Card Debt

anyone have any experience with credit card consolidation? Are credit card...

Entertainment

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What Is a Reasonable Monthly Food Budget?

I am completely obsessed with lowering my grocery bill and wonder how others are doing it. We had a surprise expenditure in March that shocked me into reality about how much I am blowing on convenience food (takeout from Panera and other places) and not having a plan before going to the grocery store. I was totally shocked when I added up our food expenditures for March. I included grocery store purchases, takeout meals, a few meals out, and my husband's lunches out during his workday and the figure was nearly $2,000 for my husband and...

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Birthday on a Budget

My daughter is turning 10 and I need ideas for a fun birthday party (on a...

Food

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How to save on Grocery Bill

Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three! We have another child on the way and I may not be returning to work, so we are trying to cut corners and expenses everywhere we can. Our grocery bills just mortify me. Any advice?

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Cutting Grocery Bill

Hi ladies - I need some advice on how to save money at the grocery store!!!...

Gifts

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How Much Do You Spend on a Typical Outfit for Your Toddler?

My hubby says that I spend too much money on our youngest. He says that he's only 2 years old and dont require all of that. I ususally spend $45 for a pair of sneaks and like $40 or so for an outfit. Now whats so wrong with that? How much do you spend?

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Gift for Grandparent

I need a Christmas gift idea for my mom (my kids grandma). Every year I...

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1St Birthday Gift

Hello everyone! One of my good friends has a little boy who is turning 1...

Insurance

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What Week of Pregnancy Am I In???

I am very confused about what week I am in in my pregnancy. I am not able to go to the doctor for another month due to lack of funds and insurance problems. This is my third pregnancy, and it was a BIG surprise. My last period was May 26, but it was short and only dark brown. I had been feeling dizzy, sick, tired and starting to get a belly for the last two months. I only took a pregnancy test because I was suppose to start that day and I felt sick, so I thought I would just see. And it came back positive. I didn't start thinking I was...

Phone, Internet & Cable

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Does the Price of a Pregnancy Test Matter?

before i spend more money on another pregnancy test, i thought i would see if anyone had a similar situation. for over a year now, i end my pack of pills on a saturday, start my cycle the following wednesday and will have it until tuesday usually. well this time, it didn't start till thursday and was very very light (didn't really even need to use anything) and was totally over on sunday. i took a pregnancy test yesterday (sunday) morning and it was negative but i'm concerned because it's never been that light or that short either. the test...