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The Debt Trap: Factors That Have Led Us To Our Debt
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5 Things You Can Resell on eBay That Make the Most Money
The golden era of making money on eBay has come and gone...or has it? There are still profits to be made, provided you're selling these things.
How Your Child Can Earn College Credits in High School (For Cheap)
Help your high schooler get a head start on college, while you get a head start on saving money.
Don't Have Enough To Pay Your Taxes?
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This Is the One Skill You Need If You Want to Work for Yourself
You've dreamed of starting a business (or maybe you already have) but if you don't master this entrepreneurial skill, your enterprise will be doomed.
Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less
From Jack Bauer to Scooby-Doo, there are plenty of TV characters who know how to squeeze a dollar. Here are nine to watch for.
Conversation Killers: What’s Holding You Back From Negotiating?
What's holding you back from making better deals? Learn to identify and overcome common roadblocks for a lifetime of rewarding negotiation.
How to Avoid Theft While Traveling
While you're enjoying vacation, a pickpocket may be enjoying a moment to strike. Protect yourself from theft no matter where you travel.
Same-As-Cash Store Offers vs. 0% Intro APR Credit Cards — Which Is Right for You?
Your favorite store may offer a "same as cash" deal with no-interest financing. Beware — it's not the same as getting 0% APR on new purchases.
8 Common Pieces of Emotional Baggage (and How to Ditch Them)
Those heavy emotions and memories you're hauling around are slowing you down. Drop them and move on.
6 Harmful Money Beliefs That Are Keeping You Poor
For many, the only thing standing between scraping by and real financial security are some outdated beliefs. Are these ideas holding you back?
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How to Avoid Getting Fleeced at Hotels
Maximize the comfort and value of your next hotel stay by avoiding these hidden charges, surprise fees, and other value-sucking vampires.
3 Unusual Gift Ideas for Loved Ones
Every year I struggle to find meaningful gifts for relatives that they will appreciate instead of adding to the clutter of "stuff" they own.
Diagnose and Improve Your Financial Health: A 10-Item Checklist
If you resolved to take better care of your finances in 2011, learn what to fix first — and how — with this checkup list.
10 Fantastic Facts About Eggs
You know that they're edible; now learn why these frugal sources of protein are incredible.
9 Ways You Sabotage Your Financial Growth
If you just can't seem to get ahead with your money, it may be your own financial fault.
Houses You Can Build Yourself
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