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Ask the Readers: What Financial Mistake Still Haunts You Today?
Tell us about a financial mistake that still haunts you and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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The Upside of Down
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
Trim Costs with Cheaper Kid's Haircuts
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How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers
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Ask the Readers: What About Money DON'T You Know? (Chance to Win!)
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8 Ways to Make a Small Room Seem Bigger for $50 or Less
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The 5 Best Shampoos for Colored Hair
Keeping your colored hair shiny and rich isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these shampoos for color-treated hair and your color will last and last.
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UTMA/UGMA Custodial Accounts
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