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Get Paid for your Psychic Skills at Predictify
My ex-coworker told me that he is applying to a new startup called Predictify. He showed me their website and I was intrigued. Basically, the company lets people predict events t
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Prioritize Your Savings Goals?
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Rural living in a world with expensive fuel
Rising fuel costs are hard on everybody, but one group gets hit especially hard: Rural folks--especially rural folks who work in town. On my previous posts on expensive fuel,
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Getting a 15-year mortgage might seem like a no-brainer — it means you'll spend less overall — but there are good reasons to consider a 30-year as well.
The 5 Best Cities for Starting Over
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250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Imagine Whirled Peas… In Your Face!
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?
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Family Businesses - The World's Second Oldest Business Model
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