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I briefly worked with a senior technical manager whose wife also worked for the same company, but at a different site. They'd bought a house about halfway in between, but they both
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Preparing for a Recession
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The Pros and Cons of Autopay
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One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
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Best Money Tips: Save on Groceries Without Coupons
Today we found ways to save on groceries without clipping coupons, 45 new uses for old things, and what you shouldn’t buy at warehouse clubs.
Foreign exchange class action settlement
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419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles
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Fitness Resolutions: How Much Will Your New Exercise Routine Cost?
If you're like many Americans, you made a resolution to get fit this year. Here's how much it'll cost with some popular workouts.
Ask the Readers: Do You Still Have a Landline?
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Best Money Tips: How to Sell Stuff on Craigslist
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