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We have so much STUFF. Cell phones that don’t work any more. Batteries that won’t charge any more. Shoes that have holes in them. The list goes on. We don’t want to throw this old
Especially for things people often buy on credit, like a car or a house, there's a tendency to divide the ownership into two periods--while the loan is being paid off, where the it
Traveling with bottled beauty products isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these travel toiletry bags and your products will never spill on your luggage again.
The savings rate in the United States has increased significantly over the last few months, clearly as a response to our current economic climate. But how does our historical savin
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1 in 3 people are disabled during their working lives, and those disabled for more than 2 months have an average disability length of two and a half years. Make sure your disabilit
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Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.
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For the past few years people have been telling us that it's not a matter of "if" a pandemic occurs, but a matter of "when." Well, a pandemic may be upon us. Or it may not. Either
How to Recycle your Clothes, Shoes, Electronics, and More
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The 5 Best Lipsticks
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Understand Capital Costs
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The 5 Best Travel Toiletry Bags
Traveling with bottled beauty products isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these travel toiletry bags and your products will never spill on your luggage again.
Comparing Savings Rates: U.S. vs Japan
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Ask the Readers: Is Valentine's Day Too Commercial? (Chance to win $20!)
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8 Reasons Why It's OK to Eat Meat
Meat gets a bad rap, but there's lots to recommend it. Consider these eight reasons, and then make a visit to your butcher!
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Is Your Disability Insurance?
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22 Supermarket Tricks You Haven't Heard Yet
From the best time to buy bread to which butcher services to ask for, get the most out of your supermarket with this collection of money-saving tricks.
The 5 Best Counterop Burners
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5 Ways to Turn Your Walk Into a Real Workout
If you're already walking for fitness, why not add some extra kick — for extra fitness? It's easy!
Here's How Investing in Companies You Hate Can Make You Rich
Forget "buy what you like." If you hate it, invest in it.
6 Things You Should Know About Joint Checking Accounts
Joint checking accounts offer plenty of convenience — but if you aren't careful, a few headaches, too.
7 Habits That Are Quietly Making You Fat (and Have Nothing to Do With Eating)
Scale groaning a little more each time you step on? Lots of bad, little diet and fitness habits add up to big pounds. Think small fixes and lose it!
How to Rise Above Financial Jealousy
It's easy to feel jealous about someone else's possessions, or even their life. But it's worth remembering that not all is as it seems.
5 Resources to Help Moms Jump Start Their Online Career
Here are just a few of our top picks from a recent My Life Scoop article listing the tools that every mom should refer to when creating a biz online.
Learn All the Frugal Skills You Need With These 9 Great Video Tutorials
The one with the most skills at the end wins. Add to your repertoire with this collection of essential frugal life skills.
6 Fast Ways to Restock an Emergency Fund After an Emergency
Crisis averted! Your emergency fund came through when you needed it. Now it's time to rebuild that financial safety net before the other shoe drops.
Why You Should Buy a Desktop Computer
Sleek, shiny laptops are all the rage, but I don't think they're worth the cost. Here's why I choose bulky, non-sexy technology for my computing needs.