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You may already know that your homeowner's policy covers dog bites. But volcanoes? Yep. Tombstones? Also covered. Read on for more policy surprises.
Beat the Nirvana fallacy: why doing something is better than nothing
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5 Ways Blazing Internet Speeds Can Save You Money
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Master These 15 Interview Questions
Land a job interview? Great. Now seal the deal by learning how to answer these 15 common job interview questions.
Little Road Trips Here and There: Little Savings Everywhere
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Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?
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Get a Grip on Your Debt: How to Obtain a Clear, Concise Financial Snapshot
Before we can tackle our debt problems, we need to know from where we are starting.
9 Great Jobs for Snowbirds
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Ask the Readers: Hamburger, What to Do With It? (A Chance to win $20!)
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USDA Data Visualization Tool
The USDA has just released a cool new data visualization tool called Your Food Environment Atlas. If you're interested in poverty, food security, or the related public policy issue
The Surprising True Source of Wealth Creation (That You Probably Already Have)
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15 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill
Dreading the AC expense this summer? Trim your energy costs year round with these simple tricks.
Why a Mobile Home May Be Your Best Option for Affordable Housing
If it's affordable homeownership you're after, you may want to give mobile homes a second look. They're nicer than you think!
Best Money Tips: Post-Holiday Sales You Didn't Know About
Today we found articles on post-holiday sales you never knew about, New Year’s resolutions that will pay off in 10 years, and secrets about shopping at the Apple Store.
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The 5 Best Smartwatches
Keep track of your calls, texts, and email right on your wrist! These five futuristic smartwatches can do much more than just tell the time.