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The price of oil keeps on dropping — and that's good, right? Mostly, but there are some negatives, too, even if you don't work in the oil patch.
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Even if you have an EnergyStar refrigerator, these big appliances still eat electricity. Here are some tips for making fridges run more efficiently.
17 Creative Things to Do with Phone Books
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This Thing You Use Every Day Is Ruining Your Productivity — and It's Not Facebook
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Hate Budgeting? How a Percentage-Based Budget Might Work for You
When it comes to budgeting, play the percentages to find a spending plan that works for you, whatever your situation.
Get Fashion Trends on the Cheap With Wantable
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Have More Fun for Less Money
Today we found articles on ways to have more fun for less money, weird and wonderful ways to make money in 2017, and tips to help you find good housemates.