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Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
In case you hadn't noticed, stock markets around the world have done some crazy things this week. At this point, I think we're all a little lightheaded, wondering if we should be w
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12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
Can the government help in a recession?
Recessions spread. A minor downturn in one business spreads to its suppliers and then to their suppliers. Workers are laid off (or simply fear that they will be) and buy less, sp
Holiday Travel Hacks That Will Save Your Sanity
If you're dreading heading to the airport this holiday season, these tips will help ease the stress of travel during the busiest time of year.
Best Money Tips: Save Money on Your Mortgage
Today we found some stellar articles on saving on your mortgage, ways to make extra money and keep your day job, and how to ace a group interview.
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Best Money Tips: Things You Should Never Pay For
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To Tax or Not To Tax: That Is The Money Market Question
As America’s love affair with self-investing continues to grow, so does our fascination with tax-free accounts. Don’t believe me? See for yourself.
Best Money Tips: Best Ways to Save Money for 2013
Today we found some stellar articles on ways to save money for 2013, lowering your summer cooling bill, and jobs to get in college.
Possible protections for credit card holders
The Federal Reserve has proposed some new rules to protect people from a list of abusive lending practices. The changes aren't in effect yet, and may not actually go into effect.
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Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Give to Charity
Today we found some great articles on creative ways to give to charity, what to know before buying a vacation home, and rules for following up after an interview.
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Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
The Power of Mentorship
We all use mentors regularly without thinking about it. But if we take charge of our lives and consciously choose mentors, we can charge ahead of the game in leaps and bounds.
Breathing Easy on the Financial Rollercoaster
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