I buy things based on how they look as well as what they do. But what attracts you to objects also attracts thieves. And so, has the time come to "uglify your stuff?"
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Goldman Sachs is in hot water right now, so investing in the company may seem like a risky proposition. And it certainly is, but it may also be a fantastic opportunity.
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Contributing to a Roth Versus Paying Down Debt
This post was prompted by a reader question, but it's an issue that many people face—we see versions of it all the time in the forums.
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Old debts can clutter up the path to an otherwise clean credit report. It's time to do a little cleaning.
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Used Toyotas Are Being Discounted. Would You Buy One?
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5 Fun Ways to Eat Hot Dogs
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Don't Have Enough To Pay Your Taxes?
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Yogurt: Should You Try Making Your Own?
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The 5 Best Emergency Kits
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