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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
The stock market has experienced an unbelievable slump from a high of around 14,000 in the Dow Jones index sometime in 2007 all the way down to 8,000 last I checked. So as an inves
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.
It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
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If every person in the U.S. with a telecommuting-compatible job worked at home on Earth Day, the one-day greenhouse gas savings would equate to taking 77,000 cars off the road
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Going Back to the Root Cellar
My grandmother once told me about her parents' root cellar: it was just a story of something so different from modern day that she thought I would get a kick out of it. But root ce
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We asked IT pros for some simple tips to take some of the mystery and frustration out of computer problems.
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The stock market has experienced an unbelievable slump from a high of around 14,000 in the Dow Jones index sometime in 2007 all the way down to 8,000 last I checked. So as an inves
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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.
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What Was Your Worst Job Ever? Tell us and Win $10!
It’s time for our weekly trivia question: What was your most hated job? Share your sad, tacky, or scary employment experiences and be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate!
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How to House Hunt Without Leaving Your Couch
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Care For Your Pet Affordably?
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Save the Planet: Work at Home
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The One Thing That Will Help You Actually Save Money
A little positivity can go a long way — especially when it comes to reaching financial goals.
Execution, Not Ideas, is Key. Duh!
Do you have many ideas but you've never put them into action? Admit it, you are lazy, and you lack the talent of initiation.
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Getting out of debt requires determination and motivation. Does it matter if those motivations are inspired by our darker angels?
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Before you break out the checkbook, ask yourself a few probing questions. Your future self will thank you, whether you decide to buy or not.
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Dilutions of Grandeur: Stretch Your Food at Every Meal
Learn how the power of creative diluting can make your meals taste better and extend your food budget.