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25+ Easy Ways to Save Money But Still Get What You Want During Holiday Shopping
Ready to tackle your Christmas shopping but dreading the impending dent in your budget? Here are ways to save big and earn cash back on those gifts.
Why Is the Cell Phone Industry So Screwed Up?
From patent wars to fierce competition among carriers, it can seem like the cell phone industry is in constant turmoil — and consumers are paying the price.
What You Need to Know About the FDIC
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I eat lunch at a local fast-food place occasionally. My usual order runs to just over $4, so I was annoyed when I realized while walking over there yesterday that I'd forgotten to
Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
Do you use credit to manage cash flow fluctuations or to live beyond your means? Here's a simple, practical test for keeping your debt under control.
Important Habits of Very Frugal People
We've all read about (or heard about) the habits of highly effective people — but what about the habits of the fantastically frugal?
Finding a Starter Home That's Also a Forever Home
Why can't your starter home be your forever home, too? Here's how to make sure what you buy today will work for you tomorrow.
Rewriting the Definition of Retirement
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Inflation is going away for a while
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A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy
Kids can begin to learn money management skills through a basic program that can be started in or just before Kindergarten.
Best Money Tips: Surprising Things You Can Negotiate
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6 Easy Ways to Be More Likable
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The 5 Best Fitness Trackers
A fitness tracker can help you monitor calories and keep to your fitness plan. Here are five to consider.
The 5 Best Underwater Cameras
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