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Making moonshine is especially easy because running it through a still makes all the delicate balancing of flavors that mark a great beer or wine irrelevant.
Working out at the gym is agonizing and expensive, but it's necessary for a healthy life — or is it? A recent Time magazine piece questions whether working out essential to weight
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Ask the Readers: What Financial Topic Do You Want to Learn More About?
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Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.
How to Make Moonshine
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6 Ways to Vet an IPO Before You Buy
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How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
Experts warn an economic downturn may be on the horizon. Is your money prepared?
7 Affordable Destinations for Nature Lovers
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Do You Need Credit Monitoring to Protect Your Credit?
With data breaches everywhere you turn, credit monitoring seems like a smart thing to get. But do you really need it?
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Inspector
Before you hire a home inspector, make sure you get answers to these questions.
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If you have the home equity to spare, you can borrow against it. Just be sure you're using the loan for something smart.
Why Going to the Gym Is a Waste of Money, Time, and Resources
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10 Easiest Items to "Flip" for Cash
There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!
How to Get a High Rating and Make More Money as an Uber Driver
If you're wondering how you can get a higher rating and earn more with Uber, here are some easy tips.
4 Times a Handwritten Letter Can Save You Big Bucks
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