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I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
Today we found articles on how to avoid busting your budget on a DIY project, money myths that lead to debt, and tips for buying stylish and affordable furniture.
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Borrowing to Invest: Helpful or Hurtful?
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FICO has a formula that rates your creditworthiness. Other companies do too, but using their services could get you in trouble. Learn why.
5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
If getting rich quick was easy, we'd all be doing it.
4 Ways an Income Gap Can Strain Your Relationship
It seems inevitable that couples will face an income gap. Don't let a money imbalance knock the rest of your relationship off-kilter, too.
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25 Reasons Why It's Good to Know Your Neighbors
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Attended a Business Conference?
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No Hot Water: Now What?
It has happened to the best of us. You step into the shower, fiddling with the temp controls, only to find there is no hot water. You can curse and you can cry, but even the spee
Paint a Room and Wash Your Face: More Uses For Powdered Milk Than You Ever Imagined
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Travel's fun, but packing for travel isn't. Make a dull chore interesting (and done) by tackling it quickly and efficiently.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Cook At Home?
Tell us how often you cook at home and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
Two More Crafty Ways to Steal From You - GPS Units and Cell Phones.
I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
How I Erased $70,000 of Debt and Became an Eventual Millionaire
Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
Don't Let These Expenses Spoil Your Retirement Abroad
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The 6 Most Important Health Appointments You Must Stop Avoiding
It's easy to delay or even skip visits to the doctor or dentist. Here's why you need to make — and keep — your important annual visits.
Best Money Tips: How to Avoid Busting Your Budget on a DIY Project
Today we found articles on how to avoid busting your budget on a DIY project, money myths that lead to debt, and tips for buying stylish and affordable furniture.
The Cheapest Way to Get Fit and Strong in 30 Days or Less
It's not quite sneaking into the gym — but it's close. With some clever scheduling anybody can get a month or more of free workouts at the gym.