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What's your frugal obsession?
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By making a few clever substitutions, you can save money going (mostly) meatless — and make food that tastes so good, you won't even miss the meat.
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Should you spend your money while you can?
A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
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12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
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Your Web Presence Will Soon Be More Valuable Than Your Credit Rating
Soon it won't be enough to remove those compromising tweets and selfies. To succeed and prosper, you need to build an attractive online persona.
Alice.com: How to Save on Toilet Paper and Diapers Without Working Hard
Hard-core frugalistas like me usually shun online convenience services. But Alice.com has something for the frugal and the convenience-lover -- especially today, when they are sell
How to Find and Book the Best Vacation Rentals
Finding a quality vacation rental is trickier than it looks. Follow these rules to find both the right place at the right price.
10 Reasons Why You're Not Reaching Your Goals (and How to Change That)
Fail to reach another goal? Don't beat yourself up about it (that's reason #6), but do use this list to learn why you've failed — and how to do better next time.
How to Get Along With Someone You Hate
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