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Chinese Money Habits - How My Culture Influences My Attitudes Toward Money
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10 Important Signs That Your Job Sucks
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Volunteer to Travel: 11 Opportunities for Free or Very Cheap Travel
Here are 11 options for free or very cheap travel through volunteering.
Cheat Sheet: Retail Markup on Common Items
Stores make money by price markups. Learn the rationale behind retail pricing and what the product you're buying actually costs.
How to Watch Movies in the Theater for Free
You can easily see brand-new movies in the theaters for free. Yes, totally free. Really.
Figuring the Size of Your Emergency Fund
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11 Retailers Where You Can Negotiate a Lower Price
Negotiating the best price is not only for the car dealership and the yard sale. Try haggling at these retailers big and small and pay less for lots more.
9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate
Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.
4 Things You Need to Know About Gift Tax
There's a tax on financial gifts? Of course there is — and guess what else? It's very convoluted.
Home Equity Loan or HELOC: Which Is Right for You?
You have equity in your home, and you need to borrow money. Should you turn to a HELOC or a home equity loan?
Debit Or Credit? Which One Should You Choose At The Checkout?
Debit or credit? Although the outcome seems the same, it’s a different process with different consequences.
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
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16 Ways to Make Your Clothes Last Longer Without Spending Big
Use these tips to help extend the life of your clothes.
Are Starter Homes Still a Thing?
Starter homes used to be the norm. But in today's housing market, you might not need those homeowner training wheels.
Ask the Readers: What's In Your Wallet?
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10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year
Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.
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14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100
Yardwork is a pain, and can hurt you in the wallet, too. Try some of these easy ways to spruce up your yard without spending a lot of money.