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Today we found some great articles on financial tips for families, how to negotiate rent in your current apartment, and tips for packing work lunches.
The 5 Best Sites to Sell Your Arts and Crafts
If you have the knitting needle knack or the tablesaw talent, earn extra cash from your crafty skills by selling your stuff online. Here's where.
The ultimate recycler - Utah man saves 70,000 beer cans
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12 Things You Should Do in the First Six Months of a New Job
Got a new job? Great! Here's your game plan for the next six months.
How to Use Bucket Budgeting to Overhaul Your Finances
Bucket budgeting brings the appeal of the classic envelope system to the modern age.
5 Signs You're Ready to Sell Your House
The housing market is red-hot. But are you truly ready to sell?
13 Embarrassing Mistakes Everyone Makes But Doesn't Talk About
To err is human, even if we don't always own up to it. When it comes to making these 13 little mistakes, trust us — you're not alone.
9 Old-School Jobs That Are Making a Comeback
While some careers are clinging on for dear life, others are experiencing a powerful second wind. Is yours one of them?
7 Tips for Stress-Free Retirement Investing
Investing for your future isn't a huge help if you spend each day stressing about it. Follow these suggestions for worry-free savings.
8 Smart Things to Do With Your Settlement Money
A sudden windfall is exciting, thrilling, and — overwhelming! Spend your lucre wisely, or you may find your pockets are empty again soon.
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Beyond Goodwill: The Different Types of Thrift Stores
Looking for secondhand treasure? Knowing the pros and cons of each type of thrift store can help you decide where to shop.
Cooking for Beginners: 10 Recipes for Kitchen Newbies
If you want to save money by cooking but don't know a stockpot from a soup spoon, check out these easy recipes for beginners.
Getting the Most Out of Daily Deal Sites
Groupon and other daily deal sites can seem enticing, but if you're not careful, they can cost a lot more than you expect. Learn how to use them wisely.
13 Scariest Halloween Frights You Can Make From Trash
One man's trash is another man's frightening Halloween decor! Have some spooky fun with these fun and freaky ways to recycle.
5 Ways to Embrace Having to Work in Retirement
Retirement isn't always a permanent send-off from the working world. If you have to return to the daily grind, there are actually some pluses.
Make These 6 Relationship Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
How strong do you think your relationship will be in 20 years? The emotional labor you do today will decide, one way or the other.
Holiday Gift Giving Techniques
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What Pays More: Online Surveys or the Gig Economy?
Eager to work from home but don't know where to begin? Online surveys and paid gigs are a great place to start.
10 Must-See Museums in the U.S.
If you're looking for the perfect blend of culture and history, these 10 museums in the U.S. will blow your mind.