For a decade, starting in the mid-1990s, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates too low and expanded the money supply too quickly. Their theory was that, as long as consumer pric
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The Gen X Last-Minute-Get-Creative Xmas Present Alternative
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Professional Resume Services: Are They Worth Paying For?
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Obamacare Fraud Alert: Con Artists Prey on Worried Health Insurance Consumers
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A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy
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My 2016 Budget Challenge: Does Taking a Regular Day Job Mean Giving Up?
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8 Smart Ways to Save Money as a Small Business
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Food During Road Trips
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Ask the Readers: Who is Your Online Personal Finance/Frugality Hero? (A Chance to Win $10!)
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Carving a Pumpkin This Fall? Don't Throw Any of It Away!
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12 Everyday Money Tasks You've Been Doing Wrong
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10 Most Expensive Zip Codes in the Country
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4 Really Expensive Places to Spend Your Holidays
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Mind-Blowing Tiny Houses With Huge Design Inspiration
These houses may be small, but they pack a ton of design punch! Take a (quick!) tour around eight inspired, tiny houses.
How to Get All of the Benefits of Your Credit Cards — and None of the Costs
Credit card companies know that consumers can't resist shiny rewards programs. Learn how to get the rewards, with none of the guilt (or debt!).
Ask the Readers: What Do You Want in a Health Insurance Plan?
This past week has sparked a lot of debate regarding the health care bill and what people want vs. need in a health insurance plan. All politics aside, we want to know what matter
11 Great Frugal Gifts for Booklovers
Give your favorite bookworm a real treat this holiday season with any of these stellar gift ideas.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Live in the Big City on a Small Budget
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