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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Finding Food
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April 15 is right around the corner — are you claiming all the deductions you're entitled to? Find out with this collection of sometimes missed deductions.
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If people can claim Turkey Neck Soup Day is a holiday, then we should celebrate some more-useful financial holidays too.
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Your first real paycheck is cause for celebration — and cause for some smart money moves.
Enter to Win Your Share of $500 in SmartyPig’s August Giveaway!
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The 10 Dirtiest, Germiest, Grossest Things You Live With Everyday
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Supermarket Angst Part III: How to Buy Better Poultry
In my supermarket angst series, I've been researching questions that have puzzled me at the store. This time, I'm tackling poultry. Is organic poultry worth the price premium? What
Is Paypal making impulse buyers of us all?
Over the past few months I’ve noticed that more and more places accept Paypal and I began to wonder…is this going to create a generation of impulse buyers?
7 Famous Houses From Film and TV You Can Buy
These homes are as famous as the stars who "lived" in them. And you can live in one, too!
6 Simple Financial Upgrades You Can Make During Breakfast
Now you have another reason never to skip breakfast — it's the perfect time to do a little personal finance.
Here's How Your Taxes Will Change After You Start a Small Business
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5 Money Accomplishments You Should Be Proud Of
Don't beat yourself up over the financial challenges ahead. Be proud of what you've already accomplished.
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