Today we found some great articles on affordable Father’s Day gifts for the DIY dad, what you should do when you don’t get a raise, and why you should have a last-minute vacation.
I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering).
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I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to save on air travel, habits of a pro organizer, and items that are cheaper at the dollar store than at Walmart.
Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life.
Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]
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8 Reasons You're Bad at Money — And How to Fix It ASAP
Bad money habits are hard to break — but you can do it. It's time to ditch the excuses and fix your finances.
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TWINKIE SUSHI - Chopsticks optional
I am not exactly a Twinkie fan. I moved to the USA in my mid-twenties and so I hadn't acquired a taste for them. And most likely never will (although I did try a deep-fried Twinkie recently...not bad, considering). [more]
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While the gender pay gap is still too big across the board, there are a few jobs that reward women with more. A few may surprise you.
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20% drop in US CD sales shows the power of the music fan
I don't like buying albums, for one reason. Most of the time, they're a mixed bag. Some great tunes, some good tunes, some poor tunes. That's why I love ITunes. I can cherry-pick the songs I like and leave the rest behind. 99 cents a song? [more]
How to Give Yourself a Manicure at Home
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Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Save on Air Travel
Today we found some great articles on smart ways to save on air travel, habits of a pro organizer, and items that are cheaper at the dollar store than at Walmart.
How to Avoid New Carry-on Luggage Charges
New fees for carry-on luggage have started creeping up on consumers. Discover how to pack defensively and avoid these extra charges.
Financial Lessons From The Hunger Games
The popular story takes place in what might seem like a very different society, but it has many real-world lessons.
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Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves on saving for retirement.
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Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life. Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]
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Slow Service? Cold soup? Learn the ins and outs of constructive complaining and how it can help improve things for all consumers.
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