Science has proven that exposure to germs and dirt helps build up a strong immune system. Don't waste your money on bacterial soaps and wipes - they're just coddling your immune sy
The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for n
It seems ironic in this economy, and with a high unemployment rate, that anyone would want advice about getting kicked from a job. But last week a question was posed to me, and it
Ever since I was a child, I have been taught that when you receive a gift you should be happy about it and then give something back in return. To this day I still believe that is g
The borrow-at-a-low-interest-rate-and-invest-to-get-greater-returns mentality was so embedded in our belief system that there almost seemed to be a stigma attached to not carrying
Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.
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There are two leading strategies for debt elimination. Both will work, but one gets you out of debt a little faster and a lot richer.
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How to Get Laid Off: A Step-By-Step Guide
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Our Worst Financial Mistakes and What You Can Learn From Them
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Dissecting "Gift Guilt" - When Does Receiving a Gift Make You Feel Bad?
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Rethinking The Early Mortgage Payoff
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Best Money Tips: Fun and Frugal Ideas for Fall
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5 Reasons Why I Don’t Clip Coupons
Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.
How I Successfully Gambled in Las Vegas Without Losing My Shirt
I came. I saw. I conquered Las Vegas without losing my shirt. Success.
Should a Second Marriage Be Celebrated (and Paid for) Like the First?
People spend a lot of money to make their weddings once-in-a-lifetime experiences. So what do you do if you have a second one?