Frugal discussions on MonroeTalks
The MonroeTalks forum members are having some great discussions on frugal, thrifty, budget-minded topics for those of us who live in the Monroe, Mich., area. Here is a coupon thread. (Oh, yeah, I...
View ArticleMonroeTalkers having fun with FatWallet
The MonroeTalkers have been checking out, and chatting about, the deals at FatWallet.com. The consensus is that one can get a lot of free samples, but pay attention to the mouse print if you’ll be...
View ArticleMonroeTalkers chatting about free / low-cost health care
The MonroeTalkers have started a discussion topic on Finding Health Care in Monroe, Mich., – specifically focusing on the free and low-cost services and programs.
View ArticleMonroeTalkers ask: What are you doing to save money?
The MonroeTalkers have started a discussion thread What are you doing to save money?
View ArticleWhen child support and joblessness collide
The Detroit News has this report, Michigan child support pleas flood courts. A snippet: Parents pinched by the recession are flooding courts across the state with requests for reductions in child...
View ArticleMonroeTalkers chatting about tax software
The MonroeTalkers have started a forum thread called A side-by-side look at tax software.
View ArticleShould those on state assistance be able to win the lottery?
Here’s a topic that is gathering a lot of discussion in Michigan; but, might not actually go anywhere. The question is: should people who are receiving state assistance be eligible to win the lottery?...
View ArticleDebt collectors using Facebook to send a message
Debt collectors are using Facebook to send a message. And it’s not necessarily the private message feature that is what is used. Instead, some debt collectors are using social media networks to find...
View ArticleWal-Mart in Monroe on Black Friday
My Black Friday 2010 reports are for the Monroe, Mich., area: I did not go to Wal-Mart today during Black Friday shopping hours, other than to drive around the parking lot about 6 a.m. to see what kind...
View ArticleThe ongoing discussions of how much money it takes to “live”
There was quite a bit of discussion in the public arena a few years ago of what a living wage should be. These days, the discussion seems to be “how cheaply can you live?” The MonroeTalkers have...
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