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Investing can be one of the most intimidating parts of personal finance. But if you follow these five steps, you'll be on your way to smart, sound investing.
Create Your First Shared Budget Without Blowing Up Your Relationship
Sharing your life with someone can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you ever do. Sharing your budget? Well...here are some suggestions.
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
I don't know why, but I get some kind of perverse pleasure from watching scammers get caught in the act. Maybe it's the consumer watchdog in me? Anyway, in the UK there's a fabulous consumer show called House Of Horrors. [more]
The Parable of The Flat-Screen TV
A carefully considered purchase is a wise purchase. On the other end of the spectrum? Meet Dan and his not-so-new flat-screen TV.
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Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
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The money you put in a 401(k) is always yours. You may have to wait a little longer, however, before you pocket your employer's contributions.
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Nintendo giving away free non-slip jackets for Wii remotes
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5 Money Moves to Make Before You Move in Together
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Woo-hoo for Wufoo!
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25 DIY Halloween Treats That Trick-or-Treaters Will Love
These frightfully delicious Halloween treats cost little to nothing and are so good. Make your house the best halloween haunt on the block.
Death and Money: Helping your family now in case something happens later
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Buy a Home You Can Afford With the Mortgage Suitcase Trick
When you're thinking about buying a home, it's easy to buy more house than you need (and get stuck with a pricier mortgage). Use this trick to save.
The 5 Best Shaving Creams
If your current shaving creams are irritating your skin, a switch is what you need. Try one of these shaving creams next time.
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A few years back, I read a profile of a holistic fitness guru. There was a sidebar with a little quiz
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Hambone Soup and 13 Other Hambone Recipes
If you've got some leftover ham, you've got an endless array of cheap, delicious eats. Try one of these recipes!
Decorating a Living Room for You and Your Money
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Is an FHA Home Loan Right for You?
With an FHA loan you don't need great credit — nor a lot of cash — to get into a home. What's the catch?