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If you're thinking about tackling a big DIY project, you may want to think again. Screw one of these projects up, and it could ruin your home's value — or worse.
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Spring cleaning is a lot less daunting when you have a strategy. These hacks will make it a painless process, and maybe even a little bit fun.
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It’s the American Nightmare: your neighbor, in an effort to avoid foreclosure, sells his house for thousands less than he paid two years ago, causing your home to plummet in value.
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If you want a new job but your resume doesn't have an extensive job history to catch an employer's eye, try these alternative ways to gain work experience.
Root cause of the financial crisis
Several times recently, Treasury Secretary Paulson (and many others) have claimed that the "root cause" of the current financial crisis is "the housing correction." This is comple
Best Money Tips: Ways to Earn Some Extra Income
Today we found some great articles on ways to earn some extra income, making LinkedIn more useful in landing a job, and a different perspective on retirement.
3 Ways Technology Makes Personal Finances Easier
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Top 10 Real Estate Tax Write-Offs
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Best Money Tips: 8 Ways to Make Money on Instagram
Today we found tried-and-true ways to make money on Instagram, low-cost substitutes for cleaning products, and smart storage solutions for small spaces.
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4 Healthy PTO Fundraising Ideas for the New School Year
Most schools participate in some form of fundraising, but many of these catalog sales and events tend to focus on unhealthy foods. Here are 4 healthful alternatives.