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The 6 Monthly Telecom Bills You Can Negotiate
Tired of being gouged by your Internet, cable, or wireless provider? Pick up the phone!
Want a Company to Hear You? Talk to Their “People.”
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7 Ways to Cut Your Food Bill Without Clipping a Single Coupon
I'll be honest, I like to clip coupons, but it’s not for everybody. Here are 7 ways to save money on groceries without using coupons.
Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
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5 Ways to Improve Your Well Being and Delight the Soul
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Tips for Playing Credit Card Roulette
It's exciting, it's risky, and it means you might get to eat for free -- or pay the entire bill. Discover the fun and danger of credit card roulette.
Are You Making the Biggest Investment Risk of All?
Millennials are the most conservative investment demographic since the Depression era. Are they playing it too safe?
Your 31 Hidden Networks That Can Help You Land Jobs
Discover your hidden network of supporters who are eager to help you find a job or upgrade your career.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Avoid Marketing Manipulation
When it comes to shopping, touching an item may in fact encourage consumers to purchase things they hadn’t intended on buying in the first place.
How I Use Skype to Keep in Touch With Friends and Family
I talk to friends and family around the world for pennies. Find out how you can do the same!
6 "Good" Eating Habits That Are Keeping Us Fat
Having a hard time dropping those last five? It may be due to a "truth" you learned long ago and haven't given a second thought...until now.
Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?
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Budgeting for Your Next Vacation: Yaycations
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10 Essential Steps to Take Before a Job Interview
You've made it to the interview; don't blow it now. You won't if you follow with 10 step pre-interview plan.
Tricks to Make Flying in Coach Feel (Almost) Luxurious
Flying long distance is rarely comfortable, especially in economy. Improve the experience with these travel secrets.
5 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Debt Faster
If you're one of the 40 million Americans with student loan debt, you can save more in the long run by getting smart about saving, spending, and earning.
Forget Your Weaknesses and Build on Your Strengths to Find Success
Choosing the path of least resistance doesn't mean you're lazy; it means you're playing to your strengths. Here's why you should keep doing it.
Easy Budgeting for People Who Hate Math
Face it, we aren't all math mavens. But even if numbers make your head spin, you can still budget like a pro.
Living Cheaply for the Long Term
Frugality sites are full of advice for cutting your expenses right away. Living cheaply for the long term is different. Call it "strategic frugality."