As prices increase on food and other basic living expenses people have to get creative in order to live well, which is not the same as living in poverty. I am interested in seeing what the group can put together for living well on a tight budget, and maybe shed some light on things we all spend...

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Dave Ramsey Rocks ! If you don't know Dave - check his website and listen to the free audio files of his radio show. http://www.daveramsey.com/radio/home/index.cfm?FuseAction=dspContent&strMode=dspShowArchives His basic plan is: 1) make minimum payments on all debts and use any extra...

With the current economic situation, record numbers of people defaulting, and the general state of things, it seems like paying off credit cards should be a last priority for a lot of people. Putting that money towards more substantial goods and preparedness seems like a better idea than...