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I’m celebrating Thanksgiving three times this year. In the spirit of the Plymouth colonists’ and Wampanoag Confederacy’s first dinner, I’m going to follow their example on what mak
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On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
Today we found articles on states where homes are so cheap you barely need to work, money-saving home maintenance, and caring for your mental health at work.
Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
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Going Green: How to Live a (Nearly) Cash-Only Life
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Great Ways to Invest in Yourself
The best investment you can make has nothing to do with the stock market — learn how to increase your earning power by investing in yourself.
Street market scams. Don't believe the hype.
Part three of my Real Hustle compliation is the one I have wanted to feature for a very long time. The other two posts were lighter in nature, this one is more grim as it involves more of your hard-earned cash being swindled from you. [more]
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5 Money Moves to Make Before You Move in Together
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Inflation is worse than you think
I don't just mean that the rate of inflation is higher than the government's reported rate--that's evident to anyone who's paying attention. But there are other co
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Thanksgiving: 3 Ways (This Thanksgiving We're Going to Party Like It's 1621)
I’m celebrating Thanksgiving three times this year. In the spirit of the Plymouth colonists’ and Wampanoag Confederacy’s first dinner, I’m going to follow their example on what mak
6 Signs You Aren't Making Enough Money
Stuck in the paycheck to paycheck rut? You either need to spend less — or earn more — money.
Mortgage bailout redux: new incentives for modifying second mortgages in the Second Lien Program
The United States government launched the "Hope for Homeowners" program back in October, 2008, and so far only one loan has received final approval to refinance under this program.
How to Be Happy and Married: 24 Tips from a 24-Year-Old Marriage
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12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2012
From electronics to wine to even rental cars, savings-minded shoppers should keep an eye on prices for these items in 2012.
How will the federal minimum wage increase affect you?
On July 24th, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour. This amounts to an increase of 10.7%. How will this change affect you?
Best Money Tips: Homes Are So Cheap Here, You Barely Need to Work
Today we found articles on states where homes are so cheap you barely need to work, money-saving home maintenance, and caring for your mental health at work.
The 5 Best Apps for Busy Working Parents
Wise Bread Executive Editor Janet Alvarez shared five great apps for parents on today's Good Morning Washington show. If you missed the broadcast, here they are!
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Sleeping comfortably while camping isn't easy, but it can be. Just get any of these air mattresses and you'll sleep like a baby, even in the great outdoors.
The New Best Reason to Sign up for Amazon Prime: HBO Shows!
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