I’ve embraced the compact fluorescent light bulb revolution wholeheartedly. I preach their money-saving abilities and cite statistics about energy. I comment on brands and varietie
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By now, anyone interested in budget travel has heard of CouchSurfing. While the site has obvious advantages for travelers looking to meet locals and save money, but it can also be
There are several things you can do with a house that you own. During the housing boom, most of the attention was focused on two of those things: You could sell it, or you could
When I was growing up, I looked forward to the mysterious day that would come anywhere from a month to a couple of weeks before Christmas, when my mom would call us and everyone in
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Everyone is feeling the economic crunch these days, and that includes the Treasury department. It’s no news to anyone here that there has been increasing unhappiness with President
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Preventing a collapse of the financial system is part of preventing a depression. However, the shorthand term for this--getting the banks able and willing to lend--is misleading.
Many couples keep their finances partially (or even completely) separate. One big reason is that spending joint money on individual expenses can lead to disputes, and keeping sepa
While consumers already have to be on constant alert about so many things involving their personal finances, there are still those that find ways to take advantage of a bad situati
When you don't like someone, it can be difficult to spend time around that person — let alone work together. Follow these suggestions to make things easier.
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But
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That gym membership may be burning a hole in your pocket along with those extra calories.
Control Your Debt With an Annual Clean Sweep
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The Benefits of a Walkable Neighborhood
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Finding a Starter Home That's Also a Forever Home
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Your Couch Can Earn Cash And Support A Band
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What your house is really worth
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You're Wasting Up to $42,532 by Not Investing Your Gasoline Savings
Use the dollars you're saving at the pump these days to drive your investments rather than your car. It really adds up!
Making Christmas the Smart Way
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Obama Eases Treasury Costs with At-Home Money Printing Stimulus
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Another path to recovery: higher incomes
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Simplify budgeting with personal money
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Don't Waste Your Money on These 6 Workout Snacks
Skip the pricey protein powder and coconut water as your pre-workout fuel, and you can save big, even while you shred.
Look Out Consumers: Debt Collections Get Scarier
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How to Get Along With Someone You Don't Get Along With
When you don't like someone, it can be difficult to spend time around that person — let alone work together. Follow these suggestions to make things easier.
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Ramp Up Your Business by Specializing
As an entrepreneur, you would think that precluding certain types of customers in favor of a smaller – but specialized – market would be akin to shooting yourself in the foot. But
5 Social Media Stars Who Earn Way More Than You
These famous Internet faces are raking in all the cash. Probably way more than you are.