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Very quick and super deal for you folks, to follow my vent on mortgages. And considering what I was saying, we need to save every penny we can. Anyway, Sears is going a little gaga
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Tell us your Fourth of July safety tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Best Money Tips: DIY Gifts for Dad
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7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Beyoncé
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Sweet deal. Circuit City is currently offering a very handy Nexxtech Laptop Travel Kit for $39.99, which comes with a $40 mail-in rebate. If you're someone constantly on the move o
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Sears goes a little crazy - sweaters starting at 99 cents!
Very quick and super deal for you folks, to follow my vent on mortgages. And considering what I was saying, we need to save every penny we can. Anyway, Sears is going a little gaga
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If only the family of 22-year-old Minnesotan Stephanie Smith had known to ask a few simple questions of the local grocer before buying ground beef, Stephanie might not be paralyzed
The Bank Christmas Tree
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Stuff We Love: The MacBook Pro, a Hassle-Free Laptop
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How to Take Advantage of Obamacare for Less Financial Risk and More Freedom
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Best Money Tips: Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Airfare
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on Thanksgiving airfare, what to do if you win the lottery, and apps to help guide your retirement savings.
The 5 Best Linen Sprays
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