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You might think impulse buys are impossible to resist, but if you train your brain with pre-commitment mechanisms, you can fight those urges and save money in the process.
If you have the urge to roam, but don't care too much about where you wind up, these planning tips will get you there cheap, wherever "there" happens to be.
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Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Are Cheaper?
Should you buy dried beans or canned? Discover which kind costs 50% less.
34 Smart Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill
You won't get rich quick by cutting your electric bill, but you can have a small victory every month by saving some of your hard-earned cash.
25 Hotel Hacks From Professional Travelers
From booking to bedtime, find out the shortcuts these pro travelers use to make hotel lodging cheaper, more convenient, and more comfortable.
The 9 Secrets of Highly Successful Craigslist Sellers
From couches to cell phones, you can hock it on Craigslist. Follow these tips and go from Craigslist amateur to selling machine.
Best Ways to Count (and Cash in) Your Change
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How to Clean Silver Naturally
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Big List of Things to be Happy About
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8 Reasons You're Bad at Money — And How to Fix It ASAP
Bad money habits are hard to break — but you can do it. It's time to ditch the excuses and fix your finances.