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US Mint offers 2 for 1 on new $1 coins. Double your money!
Buy George! In an unprecedented marketing move by the US Mint, banks tomorrow will begin exchanging $1 bills for TWO of the new $1 coins, released only a few weeks ago. Got a $1 bill? Get $2 in coins back. Got 100 $1 bills? Get $200 in coins. [more]
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How to Avoid 7 Common Spring Spending Traps
It can be tempting to dig into savings and start spending money when springtime arrives. Instead, commit to sailing into summer with a healthy balance sheet.
8 Life Mistakes You Need to Stop Making By Age 40
By the time you reach your fourth decade, you should have things pretty well sorted. If not, it's still not too late to set yourself straight.
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Today we found articles on creating a frugal self-care routine, how to afford your dream honeymoon, and personal finance basics you should know by heart.
3-6 months of living expenses?
Personal-finance experts often recommend having 3-6 months' worth of living expenses saved and easily accessible. In his July 1, 2007 Getting Going column ("Popular Advice
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Today we found some awesome articles on getting the most bang for your college buck, pet services you can do yourself, and saving money by toting snacks.
How to Visit San Francisco Without Going Broke
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A Step-by-Step Guide for When Friends Ask for Help Being Frugal
One writer shares his five-step plan for helping friends who want to be frugal, so you can use it for your friends, too — or yourself.
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The core rate is not an evil conspiracy
The Consumer Price Index was released today, showing prices were up 0.3% last month and up 2.8% from a year ago. The same report also includes the so-called core rate, which exclu
Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
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