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The first few years after I got out of college my finances were seriously out of control. I was making pretty good money, but I was spending all of it. Worse, I wasn't keeping tr
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For a decade, starting in the mid-1990s, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates too low and expanded the money supply too quickly. Their theory was that, as long as consumer pric
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A lush lawn does not require a lush dollar amount. Try one of these inexpensive and environmentally-kind tricks to get the greenest grass on the block.
Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?
Tell us if you've ever done a no-spend challenge and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Buyer beware! Those awesome shopping "perks" you love put you right where the store wants you — reaching into your pocket for more cash.
Don't treat businesses like people
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The Gen X Last-Minute-Get-Creative Xmas Present Alternative
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Professional Resume Services: Are They Worth Paying For?
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Parent PLUS Loans
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Today we found nearly 20 cheap ways to stay cool, features to consider when shopping for carry-on luggage, and affordable, homemade versions of takeout meals.
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Today President Obama announced a new $75 billion Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan to the world. It is touted as a plan that helps responsible homeowners who have not
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Find a beat-up piece of wood furniture? Don't just paint it — try your hand at stripping and staining, and let the gorgeous wood show through.
Obama Eases Treasury Costs with At-Home Money Printing Stimulus
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How do you spend money to save time?
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