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How to Fight Back Against Mortgage Discrimination
Several big banks have been accused of unfairly lending to minority borrowers. Here's how to see if your lender is playing fair.
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Techniques for Escaping Long-Term Unemployment
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Best Money Tips: 216 Affordable Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Today we found some awesome articles on 216 gifts for everyone on your list, frugal lunch ideas, and reasons to list or buy a home in December.
How the Banks Were Fleeced -- A Primer to Mortgage Fraud
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Budget Busters
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Negotiate Better Prices on These 6 Grocery Store Buys
From bruised bananas to less-than-fresh-baked bread, negotiating deals at the grocery store could save you big bucks.
Flashback Friday: 62 Ways Introverts Tend to Win at Life
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Is Student Loan Debt as Bad as It Seems?
Student loan debt is clearly a major financial burden for recent grads, but is it as bad as other kinds of debt?
Tactics of the rich
There are things the rich do that working class and middle class folks don't. Some of them--living off the return on capital rather than wages or salary--are only available to the
10 Things to Leave Behind During Your Midsummer Trip
Before you head off on that midsummer getaway, make sure to leave these things behind. You won't need them.
13 Things IT People Wish You Knew About Computers
We asked IT pros for some simple tips to take some of the mystery and frustration out of computer problems.
Best Money Tips: Restaurants and Retailers Offering Free Gift Cards for Givers
Today we found some awesome articles on restaurants and retailers offering free gift cards for givers, the best life hacks of 2013, and teaching children frugality.
Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on eating healthy during the holidays, DIY gifts you can make in 15 minutes, and reducing healthcare costs in the New Year.
9 Savory Soups That Make Perfect Freezer Meals for Fall
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The 5 Best Bluetooth Headsets
If you spend a lot of time on your phone, a bluetooth headset is a must-have tool. Here are our picks for the five best.