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Six months ago, I had plans. Lots of them. Career plans. Vacation plans. Financial plans. Then everything fell apart. My mother became ill. She had already been ill, having been di
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The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
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Countrywide tried to steal my parents' money - How you can avoid being a victim of mortgage servicing fraud
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Time to dig through the desk drawer. If you have any of these lingering store gift cards, the time to use them may be now or never.
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HERmail.net: Connecting Female Travelers and Mentors Around the World
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Best Money Tips: Make Your Clothes Last Longer
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Getting Kids Started with the Stock Market
Recently, a reader asked how to give stock to kids in her life in an effort to inspire a life-long interest in investing. Here are ideas on ways to get the younger generation start
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Flashback Friday: 80 Holiday Treats That Won't Bust Your Budget
Whether you're making some sweet holiday treats for yourself, or giving them away as gifts, there's no need to bust your budget in the process.