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The Dichotomy of Media Messages
When I had an occasion to watch some television recently, I was absolutely horrified with what I saw. Read on for the details...
Mama Mia! Mother's Day Gifts that Show You Really Care
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25 Ways to Save on a Shoestring
Bootstrap your savings with these tips and strategies from personal finance expert Dr. Barbara O'Neill and find lots more in her book Saving on a Shoestring.
The Top 10 DIY Jobs Homeowners Should Avoid
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.
Effective Networking in a One-Horse Town
Whether you freelance, run a small business, or just need some good, solid contacts for future career opportunities, networking can be the difference between being successful an
4 Tax Deductions New Homeowners Shouldn't Skip
New homeowners can get a leg up on their tax bill, so long as they remember to claim these huge deductions.
Best Money Tips: 20 Traps at the Supermarket You Need to Avoid
Today we found helpful articles on supermarket traps to avoid, the hidden costs of renting and apartment, and how to win a bidding war on a house you love.
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Frontier Markets
Some investors willing to bet high risk on aggressive returns are turning to frontier markets. Should you follow them?
Asset Allocation for All Markets
Achieving the right asset allocation can be like groping around in the dark (and not in a fun kind of way!) if you don’t know where to begin. This article will help you to determin
Which Disney Credit Card Is Best for You?
Planning a Disney trip? Here's how to choose the right Disney Credit Card.
Holiday Gift Ideas Straight Out of Your Pantry
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8 Ways to Save on Accommodations Online
Believe it or not, you can pay less for your accommodations while traveling… or even get them for free!
Can Saying Thanks More Make You Rich?
We all know saying "thank you" is polite. But true gratitude can actually make your finances (and life!) a little sunnier.
Best Money Tips: Contributing to Charities Without Donating Money
Today we found some stellar articles on contributing to charity without donating money, saving this holiday season, and risks happy people take every day.
Where Oh Where Are My Worms? Be On Your Toes When Ordering From Small Web Businesses
As Main Street small businesses disappear, it's nice that we can still order from small companies online. However, spoiled consumers take heed: Not all small companies are created
11 Smart Ways to Boost Your Gas Mileage
Spend more time on the open road and less standing at the pump. These easy fuel-saving hacks will keep more money in your pocket.
The 5 Best Tinted Moisturizers
Finding the right tinted moisturizer isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these five tinted moisturizers and your face will constantly glow.
8 Ways to Turn Your Stress Into Money
These days, who isn't stressed out. Channel that energy into more money and it might just be able to relax a little.
Recession Journal Part III: How Low Can We Go and When Will We Get There?
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