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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Way to Relax?

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Ask the Readers: Hamburger, What to Do With It? (A Chance to win $20!)

Everyone knows that in most instances, hamburger is an affordable meat option. You can brown it, bake it, patty it, or fry it. Problem is...it gets a bit tiring when it's the ONLY

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Online Banking?

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10 Things to Look for Every Time You Visit a Thrift Store

Like finding awesome stuff at great prices? Make the most of your thrift-store trips by always keeping an eye out for these items.

Ask the Readers: When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Out Your Wallet?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Shop Black Friday Deals?

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CitiMortgage Told Me to Default on My Loan

Only in the completely screwed-up world of the lending industry would this be a logical and serious piece of advice. But that’s basically what I was told after calling CitiMortg

Decipher Credit Card Offers With the Schumer Box

Credit card issuers are required to clearly display key credit terms in an easy-to-read format — the Schumer Box. Here’s how to unlock its meaning.

Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?

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Ask the Readers: What Does Financial Success Mean to You?

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Is It Better to Specialize or Generalize?

Are we more employable – and ultimately happy – in our careers if we become proficient at lots of things (i.e. to generalize), or to become really good at one or two things (i.e. t

Three Products That Rock My World

There are very few things that I have purchased that have actually made my life easier, but here are three items that I simply can't recommend enough. Share your best product recom

Ask Readers: What Gift Do You Want Most This Holiday Season?

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Ask the Readers: What Will You Do With Your Tax Refund?

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10 Safest Cities in America from Natural Disasters

Devastating natural disasters seem to abound lately, but here is a list of 10 US cities where you can feel safe.

Ask the Readers: Do You Know Your Credit Score?

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your "Latte Factor"?

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254 Uses for Vinegar. And Counting.

I began hearing whispers of the incredible versatility of vinegar. So I did some research. I was shocked!

Ask The Readers: When Did You Start Saving For Retirement?

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