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I love the idea of coupons. Saving money? I'm so for the idea. Cutting, sorting, and saving little scraps of paper that will probably end up getting eaten by the baby or in the
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Poem on opting out
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Doing without is often better than making do
For anything you might buy there are almost limitless choices. For purposes of argument, I'd like to group them into three categories: You can buy the best; you can buy some
How to Find Really Free Freebies
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You must file a tax return to get economic stimulus tax rebate
Surely by now everyone has heard of the economic stimulus tax rebate. To get it, though, you have to file a return.
Ask the Readers: Do You Prefer Getting Gift Cards or Cash?
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How to Save 10-20% on Online Purchases, Every Day
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Be a Winner with Your Dinner (Or not)
I would never advocate buying fast food just to win something. If you are already driving thru, however, it’s something to consider. And with many of the prizes having less to do
Can You Really Save With Amazon Prime Pantry?
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Be at Peace in Less Than 5 Minutes
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