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In the days when self-sufficiency was simply the normal way of things, you'd learn the necessary knowledge and skills from your parents. (And from your grandparents, aunts and
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In between caring for your parents and your kids, you need to care for yourself, too — especially your financial future self.
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When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances
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Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!
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Why We Spend More When We Pay With Credit Cards
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Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Where to Find Emergency Funds When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
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10 Signs Your Company Is Going Under
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5 Savings Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet
If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.
14 Best Side Jobs For Fast Cash
You need cash, and you need it fast. Stop hitting up your friends for spare change, and start one of these lucrative side gigs!
Snowballs or Avalanches: Which Debt Reduction Strategy Is Best for You?
There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.
Why the Dow Will Hit a Million, Eventually
Warren Buffett says that 100 years from now, the DJIA will be "over 1 million." Is he out of his mind?
17 Part-Time Jobs to Do While Your Kids Are at School
While the kids are away, SAHMs and SAHDs can earn some extra pay!
A Denim Expert Reveals Why You Only Need 3 Pairs of Jeans
By following a simple routine, you can have denim jeans for every occasion and task, and you only have to buy a single pair per year.
How to Protect Your Finances in Case of a Recession
When the next recession hits, you want to be prepared. Is your money ready?
What Kind of Auto Insurance Do Uber Drivers Need?
Driving for Uber and not entirely sure you're covered? This guide will help.
How to Make $400+ a Week as a Pet Sitter
Need extra cash? Love animals? Get started as a pet sitter and you'll have Fido fetching you funds in no time.
10 Less Awkward Ways to Ask a Friend for Your Money Back
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