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Beyond the Slow Cooker: 10 Eco- and Budget-Friendly Household Helpers That Progress Left Behind
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The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement
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Best Money Tips: Home Repairs to Tackle This Spring
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Is There Such a Thing as Risk-Free Investing?
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Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?
When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which on
A Consumerist Editor Talks About How to Tackle Inept Customer Service
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
10 Easy-to-Fix Cover Letter Mistakes
If you're not getting called in for job interviews, the problem could be your cover letter. Make sure it's up to snuff by avoiding these mistakes.
5 Ways to Save Time and Money on Your Lawn
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Find Happiness in What You Already Have
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Best Money Tips: Save Over $15,000 a Year
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10 Signs You Ought to Get Another Credit Card
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Data Breaches
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Negotiating 101: The 5 Buyers You Meet In Hell
These are the 5 worst types of negotiators and why their tactics don't work.
Best Money Tips: Money Reasons to Get Married
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Get Rid of Bad Customers
Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).
15 Nutritious Breakfasts for People With Busy Mornings
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but who has time? You do, if you choose these quick, nutritious (and delicious) morning bites.