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A better way to create a budget
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The holiday clock is ticking, and you've got nothing for the bookworm on your list! Never fear, these bookish presents are sure to please.
Best Money Tips: Achieve Your Financial Goals
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All about stagflation
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Everybody loves free stuff, provided it's actually at no cost to you. Finding it can be a challenge, however. We hook you up with a few great resources.
Free Travel With Postcard Fun
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Tell us if you use business cards and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card or a set of die-cut business cards!
Best Money Tips: 80 Small and Big Ways to Save Money
Today we found big and small ways to save money, ways to spend less on this year's Super Bowl party, and how to date on budget.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?
Tell us how you save at the pump and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 5 Best Juicers
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Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?
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5 Things to Avoid Before You File Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is trying enough already. Don't make it worse by making one of these mistakes.
Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money for 2013, lowering your summer cooling bill, and jobs to get in college.
5 Things Newlyweds Must Know About Investing
First comes love, then comes marriage — then comes worrying about money. Here's how to manage your investments together for the long haul.
What To Buy (and Avoid Buying) in May
Spring has definitely sprung! Now's the time to buy spring supplies for next year, but it's definitely not the time to buy stuff for summer.
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Are You a Value or Growth Investor? Take This Quiz
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day Frugally?
Tell us how you celebrate Valentine's Day frugally and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Need To Lose Some Weight? Put Some Money On It!
Recently I wrote about the incentive my husband gave me to lose some weight . Basically he is willing to forgo half of his entertainment budget if I lose the fat I gained post co
Best Money Tips: Writing the Perfect Cover Letter
Today we found some fantastic articles on writing the perfect cover letter, why gas prices keep going up, and retirement advice from real people.