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The 5 Best Inkjet Printers
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Why Generosity Is Key to Everything — Including Your Career
Everybody knows a generous spirit is its own reward. But it's rewarding here on earth, too, and especially in your career.
Eat 256 Big Macs to Win a $5 Gift Card
How many Big Macs would you have to eat to win a particular prize in McDonald's Monopoly? You're about to find out.
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Although it's targeted at divorced women, this book is a valuable read for women of any relationship status who want to take control of their finances.
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How I Scored Tons of Free Stuff By Building a Small Social Media Audience
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How to Never Succumb to Impulse Spending Again
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7 Ways to Pick the Bank That's Right for You
With so many banks — and credit unions! — vying for your business, it can be hard to choose. Here's how to find the bank that works for you.
New Tools for the Unbanked
Lack of access to the banking system has been an expensive burden on the poor. Just recently, a surge in new financial products make it a lot less expensive to be unbanked.
Repair the Car or Spend the Cash?
Your car has cosmetic damage after a crash. Do you get it repaired or use the insurance money for something else? There could be serious ramifications.
How to Visit Museums for Free
Whether you're interested in art, science, or history, there are several ways to visit some of the most entertaining and informative museums for free.
6 Pitfalls When Chasing Travel Rewards
While many have used travel rewards to score free or reduced-cost travel, it helps to know the pitfalls to watch out for.
6 Tips to Shrink Your Bills Every Year
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Credit Card Churning and Why It's Not Worth It
Is credit card churning worth it?
Losing the store brand stigma.
Ditch the stigma! Store brand "generics" are just as good, if not better, than pricier name-brand buys.
Wise Bread on Marketplace: A Frugal Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day frugally — our Editor's segment on American Public Media's Marketplace Money tells you how (even if it's at the last minute).
The 5 Best Exercise Videos
Sweat it out with the comforts of home with the right exercise video. Any of these five best exercise videos are great choices!
The 10 Best High Paying Jobs for Introverts
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