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Friendships are regularly damaged or lost from loans going sour. These are loans that were given and received with the best of intentions, yet few friendships can bear this pressur
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If strong fences make good neighbors, what do great gifts make? Give a couple of these this holiday season and find out!
Best Money Tips: How to Handle Sudden Wealth Without Going Broke
Today we found articles on how to handle sudden wealth without going broke, tips to nail your home’s curb appeal, and ways to master a healthy, speedy breakfast.
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Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could prob
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If you aren't living your happily ever after right now, these tricks just might get you there.
How to Take One Vacation Day and Save Thousands
Who knew taking a day off from work could save you so much money?
47 Simple Ways To Waste Money
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From drop-off at the curb to touchdown at your destination, flying is filled with stress inducers. Take the edge off with some simple relaxers.
9 Free Things to Do in Any City You Visit
Wherever you travel, chances are you will find plenty of fun — and free — places and happenings to experience the people and culture. Here's where to start looking.
The 5 Best Women’s Running Shoes
Keeping a steady pace while running isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these running shoes and your stride will always be strong.
9 Things That Really Annoy Hiring Managers
When heading to a job interview, you want to impress the hiring managers. So make sure to avoid doing these nine things that really annoy them.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $100 or More a Month
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $100 or more a month, hacks that will change your life, and managing finances for young people.
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Creativity, frugality, and, on occasion, desperation can inspire innovative uses of the digital camera. Whether it is a standalone device or part of a smartphone or PDA, don't leav
Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer
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4 Surprising Things Lenders Check Besides Your Credit Score
It's no secret your credit score is important. But when it comes to getting a home loan, it's not the only determining factor.
Balancing Spending with Saving: Being Frugal but not Miserly
Take frugal too far, and we can become miserly before we even know what hit us.
Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
I love Halloween but hate paying high prices for kids' costumes. Over the years, I have managed to create a few costumes cheaply.
$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!
"You should never pay more than $10 for a standard six-foot HDMI cable" -CNET