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Before you get out that frugal yard stick and start lecturing about spending too much money on cat toys and accessories, understand that the majority of those expenses are spent on
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He is a Forbes’ billionaire and the largest individual landowner in the United States, having built his wealth as he constructed a media-entertainment empire now known as Turner Br
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What You Need to Know About Writing a Will
Up to 40% of Americans age 45 and older don't have a will. It's high-time you got out of that statistic.
Please Pass the October Surprise
I've always believed that mastery of vocabulary is at least halfway to mastery of the subject. Words are power--the kind of power commonly wielded by eggheads with pocket protector
Should You Invest in Start-Ups?
A sleek new startup may have all the merits of style, but is it a good fit for your investment portfolio?
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in September
Autumn leaves will be falling soon and these are the deals you should rake up — as well as the over-priced stuff you should leave on the shelves.
7 Ways to Save on Cat Care
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are foreclosures all risk and no reward? Well, not always. Here are a few things to consider before calling one home.
What You Need to Know About Roth IRAs in 2010
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Business Lessons From The Builder Of A Media-Entertainment Empire
He is a Forbes’ billionaire and the largest individual landowner in the United States, having built his wealth as he constructed a media-entertainment empire now known as Turner Br
10 Frugal Reasons to Compost
Looking to live a little greener and save a little more green? Give composting a try!
Investing Advice by the Decade: Ages 11-20
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How to find the cheapest college textbooks
I’m not in college any more, thank goodness, but I remember every penny-pinching moment. Some days I hardly had enough money for food, mainly because the materials and textbooks I
Best Money Tips: Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays
Today we found some stellar articles on earning extra cash for the holidays, the best things to buy in November, and how families can save in November.
Best Money Tips: Ways to "Beat" the Stock Market
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The 10 Worst Tax Moves You Can Make
Tax time is coming up as fast as the holidays are. Have you been naughty or nice?
Child Abuse and the Recession
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10 Reasons Why You Should Ask for Cash This Christmas
If you're reluctant to put greenbacks on your wishlist, don't be. Cash is a great gift to give — and to receive.
How Online Job Boards Can Actually Help A Job Search
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10 Fun Ways to Wrap the Gift of Cash
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10 Small Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Finances
You have a steady job, and you think you have your finances in control — what could go wrong? Lots, if any of these minor mistakes trip you up.