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Hands in Your Pocket: The Cost of Standby Power - Environmental and Otherwise
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Pad your pockets with an extra grand this summer, all with the help of an easy side gig.
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If You Won The Lottery, You Would...
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Flashback Friday: 106 Delicious Lunches That Will Make You Excited to Brown-Bag It
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Buying Shiny New Things Without The Guilt
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The ultimate frugal vacation
Summer is coming up, and it is a great time to take a little break from work and relax. The recession may have put a damper on many people's vacation plans, but there is a way you
5 Sneaky Ways Supermarkets Get You to Spend More
Want to know how grocery stores are parting you from your hard-earned cash? Learn about these supermarket psychology tricks.
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The lucky ducks who win the lotto — or any kind of windfall, really — also win a whole new set of headaches.
Wine Tastings: Finding Cheap Wine That You Like
There is lots of advice out there on how to save money on drinking by buying this or that wine. But forget that—everyone's tastes are different and one person's "good wine" might b
One Simple Trick to Get the Best Tax Benefit From Your Retirement Portfolio
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Ready To Buy Some Exercise Equipment? Read This First.
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Best Money Tips: Organize and Simplify Your Bills
Today we found some awesome articles on organizing and simplifying your bills, unexpected expenses to keep in mind, and making a restaurant menu work in your favor.
Who Pays For the Bridesmaid Dresses When . . . ?
Figuring out who pays for the bridesmaids' dresses is tough, but depending on the situation, the rules are clear. Try this cheatsheet and good luck!
Reject Variable Terms and Conditions
Ordinary business transactions used to be governed by long-standing laws and customs that had been developed to make them fair to both sides. Over the last fifty years or so--basic