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The first time I drove across the country, my aunt gave me her old highway atlas. My finances were a bit tight at the time, so the gift, worth maybe $12, was very much apprecia
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Today we found some stellar articles on ways people wast money on groceries, making extra money before Christmas, and being safe when making charitable donations.
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Today we found some stellar articles on ways to score a gym membership deal, tax-savvy moves retirees can use, and how to become a "garage sale millionaire."
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