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Everybody loves a good labor-saving, clever shortcut, right? Unless it's one of these clever shortcuts that wind up costing you more time or money — or both!
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Pet insurance can cost a pretty penny, but it can also save you an arm and a leg.
How to Sell Your Hair for Cash
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Ask the Readers: What Time Management Tools Do You Use?
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Family-Friendly Hotel and Resort Chains Where Kids Stay Free
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Bar Stool Economics
Enjoy this lighthearted anecdotal story illustrating the North American tax system.
The 5 Best Manicure Kits
Keeping your nail game strong and chip-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these manicure kits and your nails will always look fab.
Dumpster-Diving 101: 6 Strategies for Success
From discovering the best areas and times to dive to knowing what to look out for and what gear you need, learn proven strategies for successful and safe dumpster diving.
The Simplest Way to Live Simply — And Cheaply
Simple living starts from a single action — prioritize what matters. Learn how to take that basic step and the ones that follow come easy.
25 Products You Think You Need, but Really Don’t
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Goals for 2020?
Tell us about about your goals for 2020 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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Before your next shopping trip, check if you can save some coin with these price-matching policies.
50 Great Things to Do With $50
One dollar may not buy you much anymore, but a crisp $50 bill still has value. From splurges to saving, try these savvy ideas for your half-hundred.
10 Depressing Jobs That Aren't Worth the Money
There are a lot of ways to earn your keep, but not all of them are good for mind, body, and soul. Do you work one of these depressing gigs?
The 5 Best Hairsprays
Keeping your hair in place on blustery days isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hairsprays and your 'do will continue looking fabulous.
The 5 Best Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
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