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A few month ago, my husband received an unsolicited Visa Debit Card from NetSpend and I wrote about it here on Wise Bread. What I found interesting was that several commenters defe
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A second round of quantitative easing, or QE2, could have a real and significant impact on households nationwide. Learn why some Americans might soon have to do more with less.
According to recent data, American eat out roughly 3 times every week. And water could play a big part in making the whole thing less expensive, and healthier.
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Should you try to reduce your rent?
Lately it seems that rent prices have been dropping in many areas of the country. Here in San Mateo some residential apartments are dropping prices as much as 20%. This seemed a
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New Isn't Always Better: 12 Used Things to Love
Buying used usually costs less and that's always a plus. Even better -- some goods really do get better with age.
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How to Prepare a Plain Text Resume
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Is a Prepaid Debit Card Really Cheaper and Better than a Bank Debit Card?
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Make Easy Money and Learn a Thing or Two About Website Design
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What Are Growth Stocks?
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9 Restaurant Secret Menu Items That'll Actually Save you Money
Hack the menu at your favorite spot and save some money on your next meal or drink. You'll never order the same way again.
The First Time Home Buyer Credit: How Big of a Deal Is It?
The first-time home buyer's credit has been hailed as one of the main drivers of the real estate market, but how big of a deal is it really?
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8 Ways Convenience is Screwing Your Finances
Convenience is great, but sometimes it costs more than it's worth.
Best Money Tips: Things You Can Learn From Your Tax Return
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What QE2 Could Mean for Ordinary Americans
A second round of quantitative easing, or QE2, could have a real and significant impact on households nationwide. Learn why some Americans might soon have to do more with less.
When You Should and Shouldn't Rent
There are many great debates in the world: The chicken or the egg? John or Paul? Should you rent or not? This helps answer one of those.
How Water Can Save You $977 a Year
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This One Mental Bias Is Harming Your Investments
The biggest threat to your investments isn't a market downturn — it's your own brain.