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Reaching for the cheapest option on the shelf is often a false economy. If your budget permits, pay more for these products — and save much more later.
Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
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Best Money Tips: Contributing to Charities Without Donating Money
Today we found some stellar articles on contributing to charity without donating money, saving this holiday season, and risks happy people take every day.
Modifiers: 5 things that change an item's final price
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Choosing Local Businesses
The big-box stores might have everything you want at what seems to be a better price, but there are good reasons why you should buy local.
Don't worry about missing the bottom in houses
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15 Great DIY Gifts for Geeks
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8 Career Mistakes New Grads Make
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Best Money Tips: Watch for These July 4th Deals
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5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 12/31
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5 Expensive Products That Will Actually Save You Money
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You Are Lying to Yourself About Your Money
Most of us agree that other people fail at personal finance, but we think our own finances are fine. That's the first of many lies we tell about our money.
Bank of Mom and Dad: Could Tough Love Cure Financial Irresponsibility?
A new show named Bank of Mom and Dad just premiered on 9/30/09 on SOAPnet. This show chronicles parents who attempt to reform their financially irresponsible adult children by movi
The 5 Best Elliptical Trainers
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10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become More Hirable
You can land that job by presenting the most hirable version of you. Here are 10 things you can do immediately to become more hirable.
6 Savvy Strategies to Ward Away College Hunger and Avoid Overspending
Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
Take Control With These Easy 5-Minute Money Fixes
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Ask the Readers: What's Your Best Post-Holiday Purchase? (Chance to win $10!)
What are you best after-holiday purchase stories? Do you love shopping after the season? When do you head out? If you don't, why not? Share your tips for a chance to win a $10
New App Ondot Is a Remote Control for Your Credit Card
Save money and protect your credit card from fraud with Ondot's new Card Control app.
Buy-and-Hold Investing: 4 Ways to Make It More Effective
The media is saying buy and hold is dead thanks to some fuzzy math and misinterpretation of what "long term" means. But here are four strategies that can turn buy and hold from a b
Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons of Cheese Peddler
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Best Money Tips: 11 Life Hacks for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Today we found articles on life hacks for the holiday season, wasteful spending you should avoid, and popular hangover cures debunked.