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Anyone here like doing taxes? Didn’t think so. We all have to do them; we all have to pay money to Uncle Sam (although some get away with paying much less than others). But as
Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Top Financial Priority?
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do With Leftover Halloween Candy?
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Valentine's Day on a Budget
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Ask the Readers: What's the Nicest Frugal Thing You've Done for a Neighbor?
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Rising prices, as well as the current unemployment rate, and devaluation of the dollar, all seem to support the wisdom of previous generations’ more frugal ways.
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