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Today we found ways for you to make an extra $500 every month, time-saving cleaning tips from a professional, and surprising places where you can use Bitcoins.
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Reverse Mortgages: The Best Way to "Eat Your Home"?
A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
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Today we found a step-by-step guide for getting the most cash at your yard sale, the best places to score cheap Halloween candy, and ways to fight groggy mornings.
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Go Ahead -- Take Candy From a Baby
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Ask the Readers: Do You Buy or Pack Your Lunch?
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I have found 7 cheap and natural suggestions for beating the common cold or flu.
Best Money Tips: How to Make an Extra $500 a Month
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An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies
One consumer suggests five ways credit card companies can improve our love-hate relationship with those little pieces of plastic.
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