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6 Places to Find Cheap (or Free!) Education
Knowledge is power, and it doesn't come cheap. Luckily, there are cheap ways to get smart and boost your career without racking up student loan debt.
Thrifting the Perfect Designer Wardrobe
If you have big-brand taste on a bargain-bin budget, never fear — you can build the perfect designer wardrobe with a little thriftiness.
The "Pa-Doink" Principle of Personal Savings
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Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Money-Saving Halloween Hacks?
Tell us about your money-saving Halloween hacks and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: How Retailers Use Dynamic Pricing to Make You Pay More
Today we found helpful articles on how retailers use dynamic pricing to get you to pay more, the best flea markets across America, and elements of a healthy diet.
Boost Your Career: How to Be Happier and More Likeable at Work
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8 Common Job-Hunt Tips You Should Ignore
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How to create a speculative bubble and profit
Recently I read an enlightening story in the New York Times about the Pu'er tea bubble in Yunan, China. The burgundy fermented teas fetched prices of $150 a pound at the peak, but
Quick Tip: How to Sell Your Home When Your Neighbors Are Too
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15 Surprising Facts About Income Tax
From the first recorded income tax to the popular teenage job that's filled with tax-evaders, prepared to be shocked, awed, and informed by these income-tax facts.
Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes
By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.
How to Improve Your Finances Using Social Media
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