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What would you do with the F.U. money?
One of my close friends at work can often be heard saying “man, if only I had the F.U. money.” By that, of course, he means that if he had enough money to not care about losing his
Bankruptcy is a good thing
I don't mean that declaring bankruptcy is a good thing--obviously that sucks for everyone involved. But a system of bankruptcy is a good thing. It's good for creditors an
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Free Ice Cream Day Is Tomorrow!
April 29 is that day we've all been waiting for, the day when Ben & Jerry rain their delicious ice cream cones down upon the public for free. Or at least their teen-age emp
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Best Money Tips: How to Buy Happiness
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3 Key Points in Making an Allergy-Free Dog Diet
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8 Personal Finance Lessons From "Parks and Recreation"
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The Habits of Extremely Extreme People
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