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Playing Around: Frugality as a Game
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A bankruptcy can take a terrible toll on your credit and your financial future. But sometimes it's the only way to escape debt and start anew.
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No plans this weekend? Try these fun and cheap weekend projects.
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11 Ways a Second Language Can Boost Your Career
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5 Debt Lessons From Darth Vader
What can a villain teach us about getting out of debt? More than C-3PO can teach us about programming binary load-lifters.
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Why Savings Account Interest Rates Are So Low
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Best Money Tips: The Best and Worst States to Retire
Today we found articles on the best and worst states to retire, ways to keep your money safe while traveling, and cancer-causing foods you should avoid.
How to Evaluate a Neighborhood Before You Buy
When you move into a new place, you're moving into a new neighborhood, too. Discover how to find out if it's right for you before you buy or rent.
7 Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling
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50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
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10 Budget Design Ideas for a Kids' Playroom
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Find Extra Cash by Rotating Your Credit Cards
Looking for a way to stretch your dollars and get ahead?. Try this twist on managing credit cards to free up cash for better use.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
Refinishing your grandmother's old dresser might be a terrible idea. Learn when you should refinish wood furniture, and when you should use a professional.
Ask the Readers: What New Thing Would You Like to Try This Year?
Tell us what new thing you would like to try this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
10 Reasons You Should Really Fear an IRS Audit
When the IRS decides to smack you with an audit, what's the worst that can happen? You're wise not to try to cheat the taxman.
Ask the Readers: Are You a Crafter?
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