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Get ready; This will be the most successful blog article of all time.

Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs

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So, what do you think of that? Like most people out there with common sense, myself included I hope, there's no question that’s a very silly name for an article. It almost begs for failure. So why then did Robert Lane name his son Winner? Doesn’t it seem like an impossible name to live up to?

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Wisdom from My Favorite Frugal TV Character - Julius Rock

Posted 20 weeks 5 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Food and Drink, Budgeting, Art and Leisure, Taxes, Credit Cards

My favorite cheap TV character is Julius Rock from Everybody Hate Chris. Julius is a character based on Chris Rock's father and in almost every episode of the show his frugality shines through and here are some highlights of his wisdom and lessons he has learned. (May contain some spoilers!)

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Are Private Schools Worth the Money They Demand?

Posted 22 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Lifestyle

I went to public schools for my entire life and my husband had a completely private education and we had the following discussion: are private schools worth the tens of thousands of dollars they charge every year? What are the advantages of a private school over a public school?

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Get Cash Back by Caring for Others

Posted 34 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Health and Beauty

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I recently discovered a website that offers cash refunds on an assortment of items that I use every day. The nation's first cash-back program for anyone who gives, gets, or needs care can save you a few bucks, too!  

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For Best Results, Turn Your Kid's Pants Inside Out

Posted 38 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Life Hacks

Designer kids’ clothes are not cheap. And while boutique looks are adorable and all the rage for younger tots, they don’t exactly fit into our budget (or our small, small closets.) To solve both the problems of money and space, consider reversible clothing for your kids.

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Crocs bite! Shoes pose danger on escalators.

Posted 50 weeks ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Consumer Affairs

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How many of you think Crocs are just the best thing since sliced bread? I'd have to put my hand up, too. But several news stories have broken in the last few days that say Crocs are a hazard on escalators and that several injuries have already led to malls and other public places banning Crocs.

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Do I need life insurance for little ones?

Posted 51 weeks 2 days ago by Julie Rains

Personal Finance

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When my second child was born, I was approached by an insurance agent who thought that I should consider purchasing life insurance policies for my children. The case, as I recall from my then-still-foggy-from-baby-tending mind, was to have money available in case of the unthinkable; equally valuable, it was suggested, was a life insurance policy guaranteed for...for...well, life, if my child happened to have a chronic condition that would render him unable to obtain coverage later in life. The idea of obtaining life insurance coverage for my children seemed unnatural and creepy. But, was I being an irresponsible parent if I didn't buy a policy?

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Mind Over Math - Believing It Makes It So

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Life Hacks

There are many, many web sites that are devoted to helping you find actvities for your kids that boost their brain power. Turns out that there is another great way to help your kids improve their grades and keep their brains active and growing - it's simply matter of mind... over matter.

From NPR.org:

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