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Mortgage bailout redux: new incentives for modifying second mortgages in the Second Lien Program
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Cut down on expenses and stress without sacrificing the essentials.
Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
7 No-Fuss Wine Destinations Anyone Can Visit (and Enjoy!)
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How Online Job Boards Can Actually Help A Job Search
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12 Frugal Ways to End a Bad Day on a Good Note
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100+ Ways to Make More Money This Year
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Best Money Tips: You're Paying Too Much for These 10 Things
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How will the federal minimum wage increase affect you?
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
How to Shop With Purpose — And Save More Money
Science proves it; retail therapy is real. Harness the power of those buy now vibes to become a real money saver.
40+ Cheap or Free Ways to Make the Most of the Weekend
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The Best Book I've Ever Read About Making Changes Stick
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The 5 Best Apps for Busy Working Parents
Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
5 Alternative Housing Options You Can Afford
You don't have to live in a van by the river to cut your housing costs dramatically — instead, consider some nontraditional abodes, like these.
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