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Laid Off? You May Have to Fight for Unemployment Benefits
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Postal Dis-Service?
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How to Get a Price Match Through Your Credit Card
Many of the best credit cards offer price match on your purchases, which can save you big.
Pay Bills Early? Only If You Want to Save Money
Paying your bills late can hurt you with late fees and surcharges. Moreover, if you pay early, you can get some serious discounts. Learn more.
8 Things We Keep Buying That Are Killing the Planet
Convenience comes at a price — and the planet is paying it.
9 Old Kitchen Tools You Can Flip for Cash
What's hiding in the back of your kitchen drawers and cabinets? Cash, that's what.
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Power through the mid-morning slump and afternoon doldrums with a healthful handful of these nutritious, energy-rich snacks.
Best Money Tips: What You Need to Know About Black Friday 2016
Today we found articles on things you need to know about Black Friday, staying motivated when you’re debt-free, and reasons for and against keeping your accounts at the same bank.
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It's so easy to use up your available data and go over your monthly plan. Here are some clever ways to keep that from happening.