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Editor's Note: Congratulations to Steve, Diane, and Anna for winning this week's contest!
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Are You a Yawn?
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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Most Expensive Purchase, Ever?
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Ask the Readers: What Financial Mistake Still Haunts You Today?
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Today we found helpful articles on spring cleaning tasks that save you money, DIYs that make your car look like new, and shopping hacks to use at Kohl’s.
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Family Businesses - The World's Second Oldest Business Model
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I don’t know about you, but I’m more than a little worried by recent economic events. First Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, then Lehman Brothers, and now an $85 billion loan to AIG. So
Best Money Tips: Frugal Things to Do at Home This Month
Today we found some stellar articles on frugal things to do at home this month, breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, and pitfalls to avoid when car shopping.
Taco Tuesday: The Inner Mechanics of Budgeting on Vacation
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Waste Not, Want Not: Turning Waste Into Savings
If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house
Low Cost Ways to Dress Your House for a Quick Sale
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Credit Scores Across the Country: Which Third are You In?
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