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Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
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Today we found some fantastic articles on living on one income and still feeling loaded, 101 Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, and investing mistakes you are making.
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The Highest Yielding "Safe" Investment Now - Tax Exempt Money Market Funds
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Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness
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How to Do Money Like a Grown-Up
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Best Money Tips: How to Retire By 55
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8 Quotes to Inspire Your Dream Career
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8 Expenses You Should Never Cut
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Best Money Tips: Live on One Income and Still Feel Loaded
Today we found some fantastic articles on living on one income and still feeling loaded, 101 Halloween costumes to make on the cheap, and investing mistakes you are making.
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Money Mistakes Two Popular Board Games Teach Kids
If you think Monopoly and The Game of Life teach players sound money management skills — go directly to jail. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.