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Early retirement is a topic I've always been interested in. The particular version of it that this book deals with--living well on less money, as a means to getting by wit
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Best Money Tips: 99 Affordable Date Ideas
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Job-Search Romance
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Book review: Work Less, Live More
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There are Cheaper Ways to Return to a Greener Earth
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What To Buy (and Avoid Buying) in May
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Outsourcing Your Life, and Creating New Businesses
How much is your time worth? What if you could find a way to have more quality time, less work, and possibly a higher income? Or - what if you need a new business idea, but don'