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Financial Peace in Hard Times
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Your brown bananas and flimsy fennel may look ready for the trash, but there's still lots of ways to enjoy these soon-to-spoil foods.
How Money Can Destroy Your Dreams
Money can control you or it can free you. It can improve your life or it can make your life miserable. By being aware of how money can affect you, you have already taken the first
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Win $20,000 and Facebook Makeover For Your Small Business
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Say No! 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get Married if You're in Debt
Newlyweds can fight about more important things than money (like the chores) if they enter the union debt-free. Read on for reasons why you should wait to wed.
How Much Money Will You Save With Energy Star Appliances?
While it might seem smarter to stick with older appliances, stocking your home with Energy Star appliances can save you major cash in the long run.
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One of the biggest Internet rip-offs? Internet service providers charge you to rent their routers. Save money by getting one of these.
Best Money Tips: How to Save Big on Summer Flights
Today we found articles on tips for saving big on summer flights, an expert’s guide to making money from flea market flips, and the secrets to maintaining weight loss.
A Consumerist Editor Talks About How to Tackle Inept Customer Service
You're not imagining it — customer service is getting worse. But Consumerist Deputy Editor Chris Morran has a few suggestions to help you get the service you need.
Insider Trading Is a Lot More Common Than You Think
We all remember when Martha Stewart pulled a Gordon Gekko. Ever wondered what exactly inside trading entails? Here's a breakdown.
How to Get Emails from the President
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Real Estate Agents: Do We Really Need Them?
With all the tools and information available to home buyers, are real-estate agents and their commissions really that necessary?
4 of the Fastest Ways to Go Broke in Retirement
Retirement should be for relaxing. But if you keep up these four habits, you'll spend your golden years broke.
Everybody's Wrong About How Much House You Can Afford
Owning too much house often leads to your house owning you. Avoid becoming house poor with a radical approach to housing costs.
Best Money Tips: Eating Healthy on a Slim Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating healthy on a slim budget, tips for finding low airfare, and home upgrades to raise your property value.
These 5 Expenses Will Probably Cost You a Lot Less in Retirement
There's one silver lining to retirement planning: These five expenses are likely to dwindle in your golden years.
Turn Your Passion Into A Living
Finding your dream job or life's work may not be as hard as we all make it out to be if we decide to take action towards this goal.
Travel and Money: Using Your Debit Card on the Road
Using a debit card is a great way to access cash and pay for items while traveling. But it’s not infallible; let’s explore tips for using your debit card safely.