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Women: How and Why to Take Charge of Your Finances
Women live longer than men yet set aside less money for retirement. Learn how you can become more financially independent today.
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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Telecommuters are up to 55% more productive and save employers $11,000 a year. Show your boss the facts and start working from home today.
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Best Money Tips: Get Discounts By Playing Pokémon Go
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September 2012
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Here's How Brexit Could Affect Your Travel Plans
With Britain planning to divorce the EU, many things are up in the air — including some of your travel plans.
Make Your Own: Homemade Cleaning Wipes and Canister
If you love the convenience of cleaning wipes but hate the chemicals they include, check out this tutorial for easy and cheap, DIY wipes.
Close-to-Home Outdoor Adventure Basics
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Best Money Tips: El Nino is Coming
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup! This edition features Bank of America policy whistleblowers, credit freezes, getting enough sleep, the weather forecast for the
Will "forced frugality" last?
Lately I have been hearing about the concept of "forced frugality" from the media and my peers. Many colleagues and family members say that they feel a need to be frugal in this
The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Use
Follow these 10 rules of responsible credit card use and reap the rewards of low interest, smaller monthly bills, and more money in your savings.
8 Money Moves to Make Before You Start Investing
You're ready to start investing — great! But before you dive in, make sure your financial ducks are all in a row.
10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook
Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.
28 Ways to Have Cheap Halloween Fun
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Best Money Tips: What to Expect From Best Buy's Black Friday Sale
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How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person
Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids on Spring Break
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