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This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.
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Dust off those ill-fitting clothes taking up space in your closet and give them a new purpose!
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
Disneyland on the (Sort of) Cheap
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The 5 Best Cast Iron Skillets
Cooking meat to perfection isn't easy, but it can be. Get any of these five cast iron skillets and take your cooking to the next level of delish.
Become a Frequent Flyer Master and Earn a Free Flight Every Year
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My 16 Favorite Ways to Get Rid of Clutter
Keep clutter out of your house — and out of a landfill — with one or more of these smart ways to keep your place tidy.
The High Cost of Keeping Warm
Keeping your home warm this winter comes at a cost — a rather high one, if you're not careful.
12 Ways to Cut Down on Garbage and Save Money Too!
Reducing your trash stream is good for the environment. If that's not enough, it can boost your revenue stream too. Read this to learn how!
Cheap Hotel Rates with Hotwire
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6 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King
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Fight germs and kill bacteria the modern way with these high-tech solutions to keep you healthy!
Where to Find Free or Cheap Yoga Classes
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The Best Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
From reducing waste to saving money to staying hydrated, carrying a reusable water bottle just makes sense. Here are seven of the best.
Best Money Tips: Avoiding the Flu
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How to Master These 10 Shopping Skills Before You Hit 30
Before you reach the big 3-0, make sure you have these shopping skills down.
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You can make even the stingiest of economy flights comfortable and relaxing with a few carryons. Please enjoy your flight!
College Guide
This guide offers tips for saving for and getting financial aid for college, plus additional advice for students to save while in school and tips for recent graduates.