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Hate cleaning? Don't do it! OK, you'll never be able to avoid cleaning entirely, but if you follow these tips, you can drastically reduce your scrubbing time.
Identity theft can happen to anyone. I should know, I've been jacked twice! Here are two major themes to consider when reacting against and deterring identity theft.
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Credit Scores Across the Country: Which Third are You In?
CreditKarma.com recently released a report that concluded about a third of consumer's credit scores have increased (that's good) during a period of October 2008 until January 2009.
Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.
New Mac minis: Beware small gains at a big price!
Are you interested in a new Mac mini? Read this first: be informed about which upgrades don't make sense and what to do about it.
9 Things You Need to Know About a Home Appraisal
If you're a total newbie to the housing market, a home appraisal is your ticket to paying a fair price.
5 Things 30-Year-Olds Don’t Have Enough Of
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Best Money Tips: Online Learning
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Start your holiday giving early (and help people and animals in your community) by donating goods to these sometimes overlooked organizations.
5-Day Debt Reduction Plan: Don't Ever Stop
It's Day Five of your debt repayment and you're on a roll, now. Keep up the great work and keep going after you've reached your goal!
10 Reasons Why I Prefer Credit Cards Over Cash
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10 Gifts for Your Boss
You don't have to be a suckup to give your boss a nice gift. Follow a few simple rules, then choose one of these 10 great gift ideas.
6 Solid Online Resources to Help You Find a Job
When job searching, those who have access to the best tools can keep their advantage in a tough market. Here are my favorite 6 online resources designed to help you find a job.
How to Save Money on Child Care This Summer
Summer break is here, which can make your kids bounce off the walls and your finances cower in fear. Try these tips to save money on child care.
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Reverse engineer the best time of your life
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Best Money Tips: Where to Find the Cheapest Holiday Gifts
Today we found some great articles on where to find the cheapest holiday gifts, how to not freak out over a canceled flight, and gift ideas for people who have everything.
8 Times You Should Never Feel Guilty at Work
Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.
11 Ways to Have a Clean Place Without Cleaning
Hate cleaning? Don't do it! OK, you'll never be able to avoid cleaning entirely, but if you follow these tips, you can drastically reduce your scrubbing time.
Not Taking Jack: How To Deal With Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone. I should know, I've been jacked twice! Here are two major themes to consider when reacting against and deterring identity theft.
50 Ways to Make Exercise More Fun
Getting motivated to workout day after day can really be a drag. Keep fitness fun — and productive — with these tricks.
Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.