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If the latest apps and digital spreadsheets aren't your cup of tea, kick it old school with these low tech ways to keep finances on track.
The 11 Oddest Things America Has Ever Taxed
No one likes to pay taxes. Especially when they're as off-the-wall as these.
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Your Sleeping Position May Be Hurting You
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Stop wasting your money on cluttery stuff that wears out too soon. Invest it instead on experiences you'll remember now — and forever.
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Barter Explained: Why It's Wise to Barter
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5 Affordable Alternatives to Pet Boarding
You'd like to take a little trip, but boarding the family pets is pricey. It doesn't have to be.
UTMA/UGMA Custodial Accounts
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My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
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The "Secret" Credit Card Perk That Saved Me $300
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Saving Money Is Easy If You Set the Right Goals
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Best Money Tips: First Signs of Spring
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6 Decorative Plants You Can Eat, Too
Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.
Job Search Tips That Will Get You a Job in 2012
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6 Secrets to a Joyful Life
In 1939 a group of 200 Harvard undergrads became part of a longterm sociological study. The results, published recently, reveal surprising secrets about joy and wellbeing.