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Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
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Recently the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is making headlines because it required that all products (including clothes) made for children 12 and under be tested for lead
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Trader Joes vs. Costco: What's a Better Place to Shop?
Trader Joe's and Costco: Two great places to buy groceries. But when you want certain items, how do you decide where to go? We've broken it down for you.
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5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.
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Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash
Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
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Ask the Readers: Do Your Kids Have Chores?
Tell us if your kids have chores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Would You Shop Locally at 10+ Percent Tax?
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12 Easy Ways to Avoid Student Loan Debt
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How to Delegate at Work and at Home in 4 Easy Steps
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Stay Active When It's Cold Out?
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Best Credit Cards that Give Back to Charity
Credit cards that give back allow you to donate and support your favorite charities and organizations.
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance, Anyway?
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Recently the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is making headlines because it required that all products (including clothes) made for children 12 and under be tested for lead
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