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Advanced Grocery Deals: Catalinas
Have you mastered using coupons on regular grocery deals, taking advantage of clearance sales and buy-1-get-1 ofers? Then it's time to try some graduate-level deals: Catalinas.
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Cut down on food (and dollar) waste by learning how to choose fresh fruits and how to store them once you bring them home.
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
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Living the paycheck-to-paycheck life is stressful and miserable. But here's a way to escape!
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They may look picture-perfect on a postcard, but these tourist towns are also ideal spots to put down roots.
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Magazines are fun to read — but buying them at the store can get crazy expensive. Learn how to get magazine fix and save.
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Are there ways to chop the bill and eat out for less? You bet.
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Convenience comes at a price — and the planet is paying it.
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Americans consume far more sodium than they should (blame processed foods). Reduce your intake with some simple steps that don't sacrifice flavor.
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If there's a career you've wanted to pursue since you were a child, go after it now. It's never too late to chase your dreams.
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Wondering about how you'll make a living? Don't discount these jobs, which are all in demand and offer meaningful work.
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Finding the right collar for your pet isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of collars and your pet will be easily identified, and so so cute.
5 Ways Everyone Can Make More Money
Sure, you want to make more money...but are you willing to do what it takes?
6 Little Ways to De-Stress (and Enjoy Life More)
Everybody's stressed — even you. Take the edge off with some simple, scientifically proven stress relievers.
Don't Miss Kiplinger and NAPFA's Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day!
On September 25th, Kiplinger and NAPFA will be holding Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day to help answer all your retirement questions!
7 Common Investing Mistakes
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