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Today the sales tax in Chicago went up to 10.25 percent after a 1 percent hike in the Cook county rate.
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A decent standard of living
A certain level of comfort above the minimum for survival has always been considered necessary for a "decent" standard of living. Just how much is a social construction.
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Drugstore Freebies: More Than Junk Food and Harsh Chemicals
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Do plastic baby bottles cause diabetes and heart disease?
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4 High-Paying Medical Jobs You Don't Need an MD For
If you don't have the time — or money — to secure a medical degree, you can still have a great career in medicine if you choose the right field.
Suze Orman Tells Us To Pay ONLY The Minimum On Credit Cards. Wait, What?!
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A New Bank On The Block: Fee Free Banking with Simple
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Are You Doing Bad Things with Your Money?
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in July 2012
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Best Money Tips: How to Make Your Home Look Cleaner Than It Is
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Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk
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