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Best Money Tips: Hidden Costs of Buying a House
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You know that hackers can steal your credit card info. Guess what? Your travel rewards aren't totally safe, either.
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Ditch the stigma — box wine can be delicious, elegant, AND frugal!
Should You Talk to Friends About Money?
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Today we found some great articles on 101 ways to make money online, handling unexpected expenses, and how to save money if you hate negotiating.
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10 Money Rules Every Working Adult Should Know
Money management doesn't have to be complicated. Master a few (or all!) of these basics and you'll be on your way.
What to pack for a road trip with Rover
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5 Myths About Money in Retirement
The path to retirement is full of obstacles. Don't let these money myths lead you astray.
529 Plans for College Expenses: What’s Cool and What’s Quirky
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Preparing Financially for a Natural Disaster
Hurricane Sandy's devastation served as an important reminder for many — when it comes to emergency planning, you need an emergency financial plan too.
No Signal? 6 Ways to Boost Your Cell Phone Reception
I have been researching and testing methods to boost my phone in case of emergencies. Here are the five methods that worked, with varying success, for me.
21 Ways to Make a Big Financial Change
Making big financial change requires vision, commitment, and inspiration. Here are 21 ways to stay the course and meet your goals.
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Marketers spend a lot of effort convincing us that our wants are needs. From aftershave to baby walkers, here are 25 things you can easily do without.
Frugal Tip: Do Not Spend When You Are Sad
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