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The Fallacy of Homeownership as a Sound Investment
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Recession Journal Part II: Broke or Poor?
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Low Cost Ways to Dress Your House for a Quick Sale
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17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August
What sale trends will help you save money this month? Read through for the best and worst things to buy in August.
Not Taking Jack: How To Deal With Identity Theft
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10 Tasty and Frugal Chickpea Recipes
You might know chickpeas as "garbanzo beans." Whatever you call them, they're versatile, affordable, and most of all, delicious!
Do a Background Check Before Hiring Your Financial Advisor
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Eat Better and Save Money With These Easy Two-Night Meals
Not up to meal planning for a whole week? Meal plan for two days with these first night dinners that offer plenty of delicious next night options.
8 Sneaky Ways You're Being Upsold
If you have money to spend, chances are, it's going to get spent — especially if you stumble into any of these upsell opportunities.
FINANCIAL IQ TEST: How Healthy Is Your Health Care Plan?
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23 Frugal Living Resolutions Anyone Can Master
As the Champagne pops and the confetti flies, why not make some resolutions you can really keep this year?
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Best Money Tips: 20 Signs You Need a Financial Makeover
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Best Money Tips: 80+ Delicious Meals for $5 or Less
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Best Money Tips: How to Make a Decision Between Competing Job Offers
Today we found some awesome articles on making a decision between two job offers, saving on wedding dresses, and how to stop living in limbo.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
Just because you can start claiming Social Security benefits, doesn't necessarily mean you should. Ask yourself these questions first.
Best Money Tips: How to Organize Dresser Drawers
Today, we share tips for organizing dresser drawers, a way to help you keep your cool, and advice for college students living on a budget.
Are Your Emotions Costing You Money? Take This Quiz
Pity, joy, fear, stress, excitement — emotions are part of life. But if they're dictating how and when you spend your money, you have a problem.