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10 Tips for Camping Cooking
Sand the sharp edges off "roughing it" with this collection of clever campout cooking tips.
Is Plastic Killing Us? The True Cost of Convenience
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Extra Money With Little Skill
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US Mint offers 2 for 1 on new $1 coins. Double your money!
Buy George! In an unprecedented marketing move by the US Mint, banks tomorrow will begin exchanging $1 bills for TWO of the new $1 coins, released only a few weeks ago. Got a $1 bill? Get $2 in coins back. Got 100 $1 bills? Get $200 in coins. [more]
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How to Get Through a Tough Financial Emergency
Few things feel worse than dire money emergencies. You can get through it — stay calm, prioritize, and bounce back stronger than before.
Will gas top $4 a gallon this summer? I say yes.
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How to Control Anxiety and Start Enjoying More
Anxiety is unhealthy, counter-productive, and, well, just not very fun. Learn how to worry less and enjoy life more with these easy suggestions.
The Best Secured Cards with Rewards
You might think you're limited to high APR, high annual fees, and few benefits with secured cards, but these secured credit cards have rewards!
Best Money Tips: Money Tips for Couples
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Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Enjoy the Beach
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The hidden beauty secrets of the stars.
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Best Money Tips: The Lifehacker Edition
Today we sought out some of the best lifehack tips from around the web!
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When Should You Pay a Credit Card Convenience Fee?
You may need to pay a fee to use a credit card in certain situations. This is when paying a fee to use credit is a good idea, and when it's not.
Best Money Tips: Thrift Store Shopping Tips
Today we found some awesome articles on thrift store shopping tips, recession proofing your career, and getting awesome free stuff.
Best Money Tips: Effective Ways to Deal With Difficult People
Today we found articles on ways to deal with difficult people, common mistakes travelers make while abroad, and financial rules of thumb to help you manage your money.