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Looking to tie a little volunteerism into your travels? These locations all over the world offer fun and fulfilling opportunities to make a difference.
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Working out at a gym is an effective way to get fit, but it can sure be dull. Here are some alternative exercise routines to keep your heart pumping without boring you to tears.
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Looking to tie a little volunteerism into your travels? These locations all over the world offer fun and fulfilling opportunities to make a difference.
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21 great uses for beer
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I’m not a Windows Vista fan. In fact, my new PC runs on XP, but uses OpenSource applications for most of my business needs. So wh
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money When Dining Out?
Tell us how you save money while dining out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
6 Ways to Haggle Your Way to Cheaper Rent
If you love the apartment, but not the price, learn how to negotiate with the landlord and find the price that's right for both of you.
6 Common Debt Reduction Roadblocks — And How to Beat Them
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7 Money Moves to Make as Soon as the Kids Move Out
High-five, empty nester! Your chicks have successfully spread their wings. Now it's time to get your finances back on track.
Hey Boss, Please Don’t Bother Me, I’m Daydreaming
Long considered the sole provenance of the lazy and uninspired, the process of daydreaming may be more productive than we thought.
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It's 10 pm: Do You Know Where Your Net Worth Is?
We know we shouldn't compare our finances with our neighbors, but…we all want to. So how do you rank versus your neighbors in terms of net worth?
Comparing Savings Rates: U.S. vs Japan
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Eat These 6 Foods to Stay Healthy While Traveling
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The 5 Best Counterop Burners
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Bosses Say These Are Their 6 Favorite Qualities in Employees — Do You Have Them?
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Fitness For People Who Hate Exercise
Working out at a gym is an effective way to get fit, but it can sure be dull. Here are some alternative exercise routines to keep your heart pumping without boring you to tears.