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Rewriting the Definition of Retirement
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How do you know you're getting the best deal on life insurance? Jeff Rose, CFP, recommends getting help from an online quoter and a truly independent life insurance agent.
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Inflation is going away for a while
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Frugal Fall Activity?
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Speed Reading: A Book Review
For many, time is money, and so it shouldn’t surprise me that there is now an official guide on how to read more in less time. I had always been curious about the science of speed
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?
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Musings inspired by the crappiest of films — Demolition Man.
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Don't treat businesses like people
When you fall short of meeting your obligations, it's natural to feel bad. In fact, it's natural to want to not only meet the letter of your obligation, but also the spirit: to d
Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.