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When the price of my beloved Best Foods (also known as Hellman’s, for you folks east of the Rockies) rose to over $6 (30 oz.) here, we switched to a store brand. It was sl
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If you don't want to break the bank getting ready for your new baby, check this list for the items that are truly essential — and those that can be ignored.
College can be where you get your first taste of independence...including financial independence. Make sure you enjoy it without blowing all your cash.
Based on some of the comments we get around here, it's safe to say that some of you might suspect me of possessing my very own pair of cajones. Attached ones, that is. Not, like, in a jar or something. [more]
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Based on some of the comments we get around here, it's safe to say that some of you might suspect me of possessing my very own pair of cajones. Attached ones, that is. Not, like, in a jar or something. [more]
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