Do-it-yourselfers who are weary of yet another trip to the home improvement store may like this DIY project. It has the possibilities of increasing home equity just as quickly as a bath remodel or new deck.
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How Cosigning On a Student Loan Could Impact Your Finances
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day Frugally?
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The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.
It seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take a