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Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
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Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at the Airport
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving money at the airport, moving your money to a new bank, and resisting the hard sell.
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Getting by without money in Spain
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Best Money Tips: Letting Go of Financial Stress
Today we found some great articles on letting go of financial stress, Black Friday deals from the biggest stores, and avoiding binge-shopping.
Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
Still trying to decide if a day job or the freelance life is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of both.
How to Start Saving Money With Skype: A Beginner's Guide
I use Skype daily to make free online calls. It's so simple even my parents are doing it!
Foraging for Food: The Hunt For The Wild Mushroom
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Best Money Tips: Where to Find the Cheapest Holiday Gifts
Today we found some great articles on where to find the cheapest holiday gifts, how to not freak out over a canceled flight, and gift ideas for people who have everything.
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5 Appraisal Facts That Could Save You Big Money
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Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways To Lower Vet Costs
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6 "Tourist Towns" That Are Actually Great to Live In
They may look picture-perfect on a postcard, but these tourist towns are also ideal spots to put down roots.
33 Ways to Feel 10 Years Younger
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Guest post: Live a rich life on a budget
I have a guest post up at Get Rich Slowly that suggests that you be a bon vivant: "A bon vivant is a person who lives well — someone who enjoys the best things in life, especially
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