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Your Money Problems: Why They're All Your Fault
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
The false goal of maximizing investment returns
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How To Turn A Video Game System Into A Gym Membership
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Best Money Tips: How to Cook Dinner in Your Dishwasher
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Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 in 30 Minutes
Today we found some great articles on ways to save $1,000 in 30 minutes, home maintenance tips for fall, and the best time to buy the new iPhone.
Save time, money, energy, and eat great
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Watch Out for These 5 Sneaky 401K Fees
Don't let fees and plan costs sap your 401K earnings. Watch out for these five hidden retirement fees.
5 Ways to Build Retirement Stability in Your 50s
Your 50s are no time to slow down your financial progress. These critical money moves could save your retirement.
Take One More Thing Seriously
When time and money are tight, it's natural to try to narrow down what you're trying to get done. But the opposite might be what you really need.
9 Unusual Jobs Technology Destroyed
They took our jerbs! Technology is amazing — and the reason it's hard to be a leech collector or gandy dancer these days.
Finding joy in temporary frugality
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5 Ways That Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances
Can you afford to be generous? Or can you afford NOT to be? Learn how charitable giving can actually improve your finances.
5 Common Habits of Retirement-Savvy Savers
Saving for retirement doesn't have to be hard. Follow in the footsteps of the savviest savers, and you'll be well on your way.
3 Reasons the Fed Is Keeping Rates Low (And What It Means for You)
Interest rates are STILL at the historic lows they've been since 2008. Here's why the Federal Reserve is keeping them that way — for now.
Free Shopping at Walgreens
If you could find a way to shop at Walgreens for free, and sometimes to even get paid to shop there, would you?
Best Money Tips: Stretch Your Dinner Dollars Further on Your Night Out
Today we found some stellar articles on stretching your dinner dollars further on your night out, ways to network and get educated, and how to work a student discount.
6 Reasons Your Coworkers Think You're a Slacker
If you've been slacking, your co-workers have probably noticed. Are you guilty of any of these slack-tastic tells?
Best Money Tips: The Downsides to Early Retirement
Today we found articles on the downsides to early retirement, clever Alexa commands you will use over and over again, and creative ways to save money this summer.
Eat Your Garbage! Turn Your Trash Into Delicious Holiday Food
From elegant brunches to tasty (and giftable!) treats, discover how your food waste can make amazing, celebration-worthy eats.
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