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I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
It takes more than $1.40 to buy one euro today. It cost less than $1 as recently as late 2002. A Canadian dollar is worth just about exactly a US dollar--a parity not seen since
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Buy a drink, get a free Whopper - every single day?
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14 Reasons You're Bad at Exercising
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Dead car battery? Give it a glass of red wine.
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Making the most of your guilty pleasures
I've been trying to come up with a way to articulate the mental shift from being not-frugal to being frugal. It's not really about wanting to spend less, and it's certainly not about making do with less. [more]
How to Solve These 6 Problems Your Heirs Could Have With Your Estate
If you have a will, you're ahead of most Americans — but don't pat yourself on the back just yet. Your heirs may still encounter some challenges.
The sinking dollar
It takes more than $1.40 to buy one euro today. It cost less than $1 as recently as late 2002. A Canadian dollar is worth just about exactly a US dollar--a parity not seen since
How a New Marriage Can Survive Student Loan Debt
Wedding bells may be ushering in more than new nuptials. If you or your spouse has student loans, there are a few key things to consider.
Best Money Tips: Meal Planning Tips for Busy Couples
Today we found articles on meal planning tips for busy couples, summer destinations that won’t break the bank, and how to save money on things you can’t live without.
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How to Have a Perfect No-Spend Weekend!
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The 5 Best Exercise Mats
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