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From cutting up credit cards to cutting out lattes, these pervasive personal finance tips are repeated again and again, but could be bad advice for you.
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The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
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Opt-out of the wasteful $26 billion phone directory industry
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Regifting: A Simple How-To Guide
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Charged With an Overdraft Fee? Get Your Money Back!
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The 5 Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
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Ask the Readers: The Best Thing That Happened to You in 2015?
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3 Steps to Getting Started in the Stock Market With Index Funds
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8 Great, Cheap Summer Vacations
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Living Without Air-Conditioning Can Save Big Bucks This Summer
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Three paths to being a digital nomad
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How to Get Your Resume Past the Resume Filter
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Household Cleaning Hacks That Save You Money
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