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Black Friday looms large on the horizon. Arm yourself with the skills of a frugal shopper, and you'll never waste a penny on another deceptive doorbuster.
Lending money to friends or family is a generous thing to do, but it can also strain on your relationship. Read this to help decide whether or not you should.
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Being thirty-something means adult-sized responsibilities — and adult-sized money lessons. Have you learned these key financial lessons?
All We Are Saying...Is Give Pabst A Chance.
Next time you have a barbecue or birthday party, grab a case of PBR or another "cheap" beer. You're serving good beer and you're saving money, too.
3 Things That Always, Always Go Over-Budget
Somehow, no matter how much we plan, these three events always go over budget. Here's how to keep a lid on the spending.
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
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If you've got a basement, you've probably got a lot of clutter. Start tossing it out today!
Should You Lend to Friends and Family?
Lending money to friends or family is a generous thing to do, but it can also strain on your relationship. Read this to help decide whether or not you should.
Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home
Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.
7 Great Sources of Financial Aid for Switching Careers
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How to Find Unlisted Jobs and Win Every Salary Negotiation
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Nobody likes a quitter but knowing when to cut your losses is often the best decision you can make. Is it time to start quitting more?
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
Saving Goals for Every Age
Every time you enter a new decade of life, ask yourself: Is my savings on track?
Legendary rock band Radiohead charges "whatever you want" for latest album
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