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Slow and Steady Wins the Debt Race
When you're in deep debt, bankruptcy can look appealing. However, the long way out of debt is usually the best way to get — and stay — out of debt.
Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
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Avoid IRS Penalties With This Simple Estimated Payment Strategy
If you work for yourself, or have a side job or other income, you may want to consider paying estimated quarterly taxes. It can save you money.
How to Get More Value From Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Delta is the only major airline that doesn't publish an award chart, but it's still possible to get decent value from your SkyMiles.
How to travel to and from Canada
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14 Reasons to Celebrate Getting Older
Aging is nothing to fear. There are plenty of ways getting older makes life more enjoyable.
10 Ways to Enjoy Fall Camping
Don't pack the tent away yet. You can still enjoy a camping trip in the cooler autumn weather with some careful planning and the right gear.
The 5 Most Lucrative Restaurant Franchises
With "fast-casual" replacing fast food, franchises are on the rise. Take a look at the most lucrative eateries in the business.
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Boost Your Retirement Savings: Avoid 401(k) Fees
New rules will make it easier to monitor fees charged by your 401(k) account administrator. Here's how to avoid paying many of them.
4 Best Jobs for Work Life Balance
If your work-life balance has got you off-kilter, it's time to look for a job that will put you back on track.
TurboTax: New features, and a chance to win a copy
The kind folks at Intuit have given us some free copies of TurboTax. I snagged one that I'm going to use to do my taxes, and once I'm done, I'll post a review and tell
Take back St. Valentine’s Day from Hallmark and Hershey’s.
Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Delivery vans filled with flowers are passing each other on the highways; the supermarket aisles filled with pink and red cards are chock full of men
20 Great Body Weight Exercises (and Why You Should Do Them)
Body weight exercises seem simple, but they can be very challenging. Best of all? You don't need expensive fitness equipment to do them.
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Are Farmer's Markets Frugal or a Luxury?
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6 Little-Known Ways to Save When Booking Spring Travel
Pack your sunscreen! These easy hotel and airfare hacks make spring and summer vacation an affordable breeze.
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Finding Food
From the streets of LA to the forest floor, Max Wong is finding brilliant ways to cut food costs on her way to finding an extra $31K this year.