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Craigslist can be a great resource. But if well-publicized stories about scams and other dangerous activities have you worried, follow these tips to keep safe.
From patent wars to fierce competition among carriers, it can seem like the cell phone industry is in constant turmoil — and consumers are paying the price.
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Link-Love Makes the World Go 'Round
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Alcohol is good for your heart
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Frugality: a tactic, but also a goal
I was going to write a piece on how frugality was a tactic, not a goal. The point I wanted to make was that the goal is living the life you want to live, and that frugality is a ta
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If you have a will, you're ahead of most Americans — but don't pat yourself on the back just yet. Your heirs may still encounter some challenges.
How a New Marriage Can Survive Student Loan Debt
Wedding bells may be ushering in more than new nuptials. If you or your spouse has student loans, there are a few key things to consider.
Video Resumes and 5 Other Cool Tricks to Land the Job
Stand out from the masses with these clever and creative job-hunting tactics. You're hired!
The Fine Art of Negotiating With Your Financial Institution
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Do You Have These Key Character Traits for Investing Success?
Being a successful investor isn't just about money management — it also comes down to personality.
4 Risky Life Decisions That Millionaires Made — But You Shouldn't
Sure, some of the most successful and wealthy people in the world have quit school, but does that mean you should too? Uh, no.
Healthy recipes--with cost data
Want to eat a cheap, healthy diet? Want some recipes that use real food instead of packaged food products? Want to argue about how much it costs to feed a family a healthy diet?
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Dental Care
Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on dental care, uses for plastic bags, and cutting back on home expenses.
5 Breathtaking Multiday Treks to Do in National Parks This Summer
Backpacking is a great way to discover the scenery and drama that can be found within our nation's parks. And these multiday treks are worth the effort.
Live like royalty on $20,000 a year
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais
Why the Best Credit Card Rewards Strategy Is a Slow One
When it comes to credit card rewards strategies, follow the lead of the tortoise, and take it slow.
Best Money Tips: Actionable Ways to Save Money
Today we found some awesome articles on actionable ways to save money, getting ahead at work, and savvy tasks to do in December.
The one website everyone needs to read (apart from WB of course)
I like to keep up with all the latest news and info. I'm a big fan of Digg, BBC news, NPR, CNN, all the usual suspects. I thought I was fairly well-versed on the places to get
How Safe Is Craigslist?
Craigslist can be a great resource. But if well-publicized stories about scams and other dangerous activities have you worried, follow these tips to keep safe.
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Why Is the Cell Phone Industry So Screwed Up?
From patent wars to fierce competition among carriers, it can seem like the cell phone industry is in constant turmoil — and consumers are paying the price.