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A guy who calls himself “Sarge” and I, accompanied by 9 fellow cyclists and a support crew, spent about 17 hours riding 250 miles to the beach in 3 days, just last week. Sharing th
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest!
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To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Prioritize Your Savings Goals?
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What if energy costs keep rising?
Recession or not, I think the medium-term trend in energy costs is up. Just in case I'm right, you ought to have plan for that.
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Buy in Bulk?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Have Yard Sales?
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250 Miles With Sarge: Lessons On Loyalty, Perseverance, And More
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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
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Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?
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Patriotism and Personal Finance - A Brief Walk Through American History
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So Your Bank Failed, Now What?
Last week I wrote that ailing banks usually give the highest interest rates and mentioned the troubles of IndyMac. Last Friday, the FDIC has officially named IndyMac a failed bank
Is a Balance Transfer Offer a Good Deal?
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5 Things You Should Never Buy on Groupon or LivingSocial
The venerable daily deal sites offer big savings, but from counterfeit cosmetics to pointless promos, these Groupon and LivingSocial deals aren't.