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Ask the Readers: Do You Make Money From Your Hobbies?
Tell us about your money-making hobbies and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Strategic Thriftstore Shopping
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10 Things You Didn’t Learn in College (but You Should Have)
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Financial Peace in Hard Times
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Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Cook At Home?
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How to Minimize the Cost of Living When Moving: The Cost of Living Myth
Cost of living is an important consideration when moving to a new location. Nevertheless, there are many false assumptions regarding the cost of living differences.
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
Much of what's convenient about online retail — reviews, one-click shopping, fast shipping — is aimed at one thing: reducing the "pain of paying" so you'll spend more.
Is Your Hotel Hiding These 5 Fees in Your Bill?
Hotels have followed the airlines into the business of fee inflation. Here are the fees to look for before you book — and how to avoid them once you arrive.
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Find out how much caffeine is in your drinks, foods, and medications.
Books Get Recalled, Too (The Shocking Truth)
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Five Frugality Hacks Straight Out of the Great Depression
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Advanced Grocery Deals: Catalinas
Have you mastered using coupons on regular grocery deals, taking advantage of clearance sales and buy-1-get-1 ofers? Then it's time to try some graduate-level deals: Catalinas.
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