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My dad was a child of the Great Depression, and those challenging years solidified a financial philosophy and simple lifestyle that's worth a new look today.
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Kids receive allowances for doing their chores. A similar system can be a great way to help adults budget for discretionary spending.
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How Much It Costs to Own a Dog
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The Upside of Down
As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest