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Best Money Tips: Throw a New Years Bash for Less Cash
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So You Want to be a Landlord? Part I
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Ask the Readers: Desktop or Laptop?
Tell us whether you have a desktop computer or a laptop and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: Do You See Movies in the Theater?
Tell us if you see movies in the theater and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Emergency Preparedness For Your Freezer
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5 Steps to Take When You Get Sued
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10 Investing Concepts to Ignore and 10 to Follow
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Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
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6 Money Myths About Stay-At-Home Moms
Being a stay-at-home mom isn't all mid-day naps and clipping coupons. Learn why SAH moms are financially savvy and so much more than a stereotype.
Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
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Garage Triage: Organize Your Garage for Maximum Chore and Storage Efficiency
If your garage is filled with everything but a car, reclaim that space. Get creative, get organized, and transform how you use your garage.
6 Reasons You Should Still Go to the Bank
Sure, many of us manage our money online or on our smartphones these days, but it's still smart to pop into your local bank once-in-awhile.
Day Job or Freelance: Which Is Right for You?
Still trying to decide if a day job or the freelance life is right for you? Here are the pros and cons of both.
Don't let low interest rates make you stupid
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90 Free Activities to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Don't just sit there waiting for inspiration — break boredom and get creative with one of these great ideas.
A Cheapskate’s Guide to Eating Out
Are there ways to chop the bill and eat out for less? You bet.
5 Decisions With Unexpected Financial Consequences
Our decisions can leave deep and lasting impacts on our future financial health, even if they don't seem to be connected to money. Here are five you must watch for.
6 Thinking Skills Frugal People Should Master
You may be a smart shopper, but thinking frugally is much more than setting your sights on the lowest prices and clearance racks.