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Making Change Count
I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
The Three Interest Rates
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Sticky prices
I'm old enough to remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. In fact, it was a penny for most of my youth--and had been a penny for a couple decades before I was born. As i
The Power of Mentorship
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
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How Buying a House Impacts Your Career
Believe it or not, buying a house impacts your career as much as it does your finances.
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You can come out of the shadows, my fellow cheapos, skinflints and non-pathological hoarders. Thanks to the rise of eco-hip, frugal is becoming cool. Sorta.
Book review: Life Inc.
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Financial Fear Factors
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When company shows up unannounced (or you just want a quick, tasty snack), whip up one of these treats using ingredients you already have on hand.
5 Reasons Why Life Insurance Isn't Just for Old People
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Pay attention
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The Best Co-Branded Airline Credit Cards
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11 Life Skills That Are Now Completely Obsolete
Oh, how the times have changed — and not always for the better. Today's tech has all but rendered these once-crucial life skills obsolete.
Designing your life
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How to Eat Well on Just $20 a Week (With Meal Plans!)
If you shop smart and keep your recipes simple and healthful, you really can eat for a whole week on just $20. Here's how.
The 5 Best Stay-At-Home Skincare Essentials
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7 Reasons You Should Always Buy Girl Scout Cookies
When Girl Scout cookie season rolls around, it's hard to justify consuming all those calories. But we've found a way to do just that!
Trade versus localization
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Kill Boredom With These 34 Fun and Productive Projects
Bored? Get off the Internet and get busy tackling these fun, small projects that will improve both you and your life!