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Even though I have a couple of extra days to file my tax returns this year, I won't be able to come up with enough to pay the IRS what I owe.
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Today we found some great articles on ways to improve your finances in five minutes, items you should never buy generic, and frugal ways to spend $100.
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Congratulations to the winner of our Burt's Bees Essential Body Kit frugal beauty tips contest!
As you know, I asked readers to send in their frugal and/or homemade beauty ideas. [more]
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