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Turning a cold war spy secret into a cheap anti-theft device
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For one writer, having her first child hasn't just taught her a lot about parenting — it's also provided some great lessons about life.
Best Money Tips: Resume Red Flags to Avoid
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Best Money Tips: Help Your Children Build Credit
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Do you have what you want… and do you want what you have?
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Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
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U.S. Bank FlexPerks Select Rewards Visa Credit Card Review
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The 11 Craziest Elite Airline Perks
Most of us consider free snacks and extra legroom great airline extras. From private jets to Porsches, find out what the elite get instead of a bag of peanuts.
Best Money Tips: Enjoy Eating Out Without Spending a Lot on Food
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating out without spending a lot on food, using new disposable income, and choosing a major.
Best Money Tips: Surprising Lifesaving Items Under $15
Today we found articles on items under $15 that could save your life, how to spend a year abroad for $1,000 a month, and easy grilling hacks that’ll make you look like a genius.
BankAmericard® Credit Card for Students Review
College students looking for simple, no-frills credit card to start their financial journey should give the BankAmericard Credit Card for Students a good look.
Best Money Tips: Do These Things to Be Happy Today
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Avoid the Tax Season Rush With These Early Prep Steps
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The Four C's of Applying for and Managing your Credit
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Eating Cheap While Abroad
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Best Money Tips: Simple Habits That Save Time and Energy
Today we found simple habits that save time and energy, how to regift appropriately, and tips for setting New Year’s goals.
Budgeting in a time of inflation
My very first experience running a household was in 1980, just as the last big inflation was spiking up over 10%. My carefully constructed budget was completely destroyed by price
One Way to Combat High Prices - Just Run Out of Gas
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Ask the Readers: Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
Tell us whether you are shopping on Black Friday and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!