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Keeping your writing utensils in tip-top shape isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these mechanical pencils and never have the need to use a pencil sharpener again.
A night at the ballpark shouldn't leave you broke. No matter what stadium you're visiting, learn how to save cash while enjoying America's favorite pastime.
Vacation packages can be one of the best ways to get away on the cheap — if you know the right tricks. Discover how to book a trip you'll love for less.
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Pre-Approved for Credit Card Offers: Are You Pre-Qualified?
What does it mean when you get a preapproved or prequalified credit card offer in the mail?
Are your new tires really 6-year old ticking time-bombs?
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How to Use Up Remaining Balances on Prepaid Gift Cards
Looking in my wallet, there are no less than 5 prepaid debit or gift cards hiding at any one time.
How to Deal With a Rude Neighbor
Your neighbors can make a great community — or they can make a great community unpleasant. Learn how to deal with not-so-friendly folks.
What to Do Now to Prepare for Tax Season
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15 Fun Things to Buy for Under $5
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How to Get a Groupon Refund When a Company Closes
I had a Groupon for a company that just went out of business. Yikes! Here's how I got my money back.
What's Faster for Mortgage Payoff: $100/Month Extra or 1 Payment/Year Extra?
Is it better to pay $100 per month extra on your mortgage or make an extra payment at the end of each year? It depends on your loan balance and interest rate.
How Low Can You Go? Taking the No Heat Challenge
Most of us aren't ready to give up home heating altogether, but here are a few tricks we can learn from the hardcore heat resisters.
7 Soda Alternatives That Won't Bust Your Wallet — Or Your Waistline
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Free Food This Week and a Chance to Give to Make-A-Wish Foundation
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The 5 Best Mechanical Pencils
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A Complete Guide to Saving at America's Baseball Stadiums
A night at the ballpark shouldn't leave you broke. No matter what stadium you're visiting, learn how to save cash while enjoying America's favorite pastime.
8 Things You Need to Know About Debt Management Plans
Debt management plans can help you work your way out of debt, but they aren't for everyone.
How to Book an Amazing Cheap Vacation Package
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Do For Self-Care?
Tell us what you do for self-care and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Explaining Away the Green M&M
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the company behind M&M’s has decided to let the urban legend run wild. No longer will the impotent and un