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This may sound like a tech-heavy article but trust me, it's not. My own technophobic dad could do this one (and he'd better after I tell him). All you need is the goold old
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I’ve written before about morality and pride taking a back seat to cash rewards. With today's game shows scraping the bottom of a very deep barrel, it amazes me what people will do
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
If you're tracking your spending, you know how much money it takes to live on. If you're tracking your investments, you know about how much return you're getting from your capital.
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Flying economy is no picnic, but if you know what to look for, you can find the flight with the most comfortable mix of seat width and amenities.
How to Watch Movies in the Theater for Free
You can easily see brand-new movies in the theaters for free. Yes, totally free. Really.
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Libraries nationwide are succumbing to budget and service cutbacks. Discover why it's more important than ever to support these community institutions.
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The Produce Worker's Guide to Choosing Fruits and Vegetables
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Shhhhh: How to Block Out Noise
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The 5 Best Winter Tires
If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.
20 Gifts for the Guy Who Has Everything
What do you get for the guy who seems to have everything (or, at least, wants almost nothing)? Check out this list of practical and experience-based gifts.
10 Time-Management Fails — and How to Fix Them
You're never going to get more hours in the day, but with discipline, you can manage your time more efficiently.
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Is Target Really Just as Bad As Wal-Mart?
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My disgusting fake game show asks "What would you do for money?"
I’ve written before about morality and pride taking a back seat to cash rewards. With today's game shows scraping the bottom of a very deep barrel, it amazes me what people will do
8 Totally Free Things You Can Sell on eBay
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Can I Eat This? A Quick Guide to Expiration Dates and Food Safety
Food waste costs consumers billions every year, and the culprit is confusion about expiration dates. Find out what you can still eat, no matter what the carton says.
Can You Buy Your Way Out of the Rat Race?
If you're tracking your spending, you know how much money it takes to live on. If you're tracking your investments, you know about how much return you're getting from your capital.
I Finally Canceled Comcast Cable…Before It Hurt More Than My Wallet
Treat me poorly once, Comcast, shame on you. Provide startlingly awful customer service again, and you lose my business entirely.