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As the economic crisis deepens, I'm seeing more people beginning to challenge the conventional wisdom espoused in personal finance. Given how financially difficult things have bec
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Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
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The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
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How to Say "No" at Work and Still Get Ahead
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10 Questions Landlords Can't Ask
It's hard enough finding a place to rent in a tough market without having to answer a bunch of probing questions. Happily, you don't have to.
How to Build Your Own Trigger for Happiness
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15 Investing Tips From A #1 Wall Street Stock Picker
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How The Economic Crisis Challenges Our Financial Beliefs
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Diva On A Budget - Living The Good Life When Your Fortune Isn't So Great
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Easy weekend business: sell used books
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Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
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9 Thrifty, Meaningful Gifts for Mom
You can't put a monetary value on how much you love your mom, so this Mother's Day, show her how much you care with these inexpensive-but-meaningful gifts.
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
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Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister
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4 Lies You Shouldn't Tell Your Interviewer
You might be tempted to fudge the truth a little when you're interviewing for a job — but these little lies could get you in big trouble.
14 Things You Forget to Do Before Leaving for Vacation
Honey? I think I left the oven on.
Why Rent-to-Own Is a Bad Idea
Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.