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Most of my highschool classmates came from middle class families that were not extremely rich. During senior year, I noticed a situation where families were not wealthy enough to
As someone who has had to make the decision to leave more than one lousy job, here's my 10 signs for knowing when to leave. I don't take the decision to quit lightly, and I don't t
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
As the economy falters, gardening looks better than ever this spring. But as the daughter of a veteran gardener, I've seen too much heartache to believe seed companies' promises of
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It Bears Repeating - Driving Slower Saves Money
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The Overdraft Protection Racket: Why Banks Want You To Overdraw, And How You Can Get Your Money Back.
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Being part of the sandwich generation isn't easy, and it can take a real toll on your retirement fund. Here's how to protect it.
Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough
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Ask The Readers: How Do You Buy Books?
Tell us how you buy books and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Why We Spend More When We Pay With Credit Cards
It's true — people spend more with credit cards than cash. Learn the psychological reasons why we tend to pay more when we use plastic.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, By the Month
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Ask the Readers: Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster in Your Area?
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10 Important Signs That Your Job Sucks
As someone who has had to make the decision to leave more than one lousy job, here's my 10 signs for knowing when to leave. I don't take the decision to quit lightly, and I don't t
Six Ways to Stay Warm and Reduce the Heating Bill
Are you paying through your nose to heat your home this winter? Is your heater broken? Read on for some practical tips to reduce your energy bill and stay warm at the same time.
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Ask the Readers: Do You Buy or Pack Your Lunch?
Tell us if you buy or pack your lunch and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Family? (Chance to Win!)
Tell us how much it costs to raise a family for a chance to win!
How Many Will Lose Money on Those "Frugal" Gardens This Year?
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Ask the Readers: What's on Your Holiday Wish List?
Tell us what is on your holiday wish list and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Was Your Biggest Expense This Month?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Rent or Own Your Home?
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