From DIY home repairs to family vacations, you'll end up wealthier and happier in the long-term if you pony up some extra cash now for these five things.
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5 Things to Spend More on Now
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Find Your Hidden Spending Habits and Save
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How Much Can You Afford to Risk In a Play Money Account?
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How Do You Take Advantage of the Federal Interest Rate Cut?
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Zen Spring Cleaning (and making a little cash off it too)
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Why I Need to Find $31K This Year
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You Can’t Save if You Don’t Try
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Are You and Your Spouse Planning the Same Retirement?
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