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XBox 360 - Don't buy one until 2008.
I know several people with an XBox 360. Six in fact. Three of those six have had no end of problems, and to me a 50% chance of buying a crappy product is just not good enough. [more]
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Revenge of the battery hack - 32 AAs inside a 6v Lantern Battery. BUT IS IT PHONEY?!
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Is Credit Monitoring Ever Worth It?
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How to Respond to House-Shaming
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Best Money Tips: Food Freebies and Deals in October
Today we found some great articles on October food freebies and deals, surprising uses for cooking spray, and things you should never buy at full price.
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Lessons in Frugality From "The Walking Dead"
From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).
How to Pay Less Interest on Your Credit Card Debt
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Best Money Tips: Lowering Your Grocery Bill
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Keep your eyes peeled at your next yard sale or thrift shop. These second-hand household items only get better with age.