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Halfway through Fred Brock's book Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, I was already drafting a review that would
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Making Every Penny Count With A Zero-Based Budget
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Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
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Free Books: Little Libraries That Build Community and Save You Money
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New Breadwinner in the Household: How Does This Affect Life Insurance?
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