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Is Buying a Foreclosed Home Ever a Good Idea?
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A new article on Slate today details a study by some economists that say people should enjoy their money while they are still healthy and young. The conclusion of their study is th
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Our Senior Editor was back on Marketplace Money recently, discussing how to have difficult financial conversations and learning to cook (not at the same time).
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Eating food is the best, but what's even better is not wasting food that's about to go bad. Here are other ways to use food, other than eating it.
8 Nifty Tips for Getting the Most from an All-You-Can Eat Buffet
I’m no promoter of gluttony, and I would never recommend stuffing yourself for the sake of stuffing yourself. However, as a mother of 4 growing kids who only eat out once or twice
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If a bogus transaction gets posted to your bank account or credit card, you have almost complete protection--just notify the bank that the transaction wasn't authorized and they ha
Ask the Readers: What's In Your Pantry?
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The 6 Monthly Telecom Bills You Can Negotiate
Tired of being gouged by your Internet, cable, or wireless provider? Pick up the phone!
How to Go Entirely Paperless at Home
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One Simple Thing You Can Do Today to Start Living Frugally
Start living a life more frugal — right now! — with one simple shift in perspective.
7 Unnecessary Household Expenses You Can Cut Today
If your family doesn't examine these 7 common household expenses, you are wasting way too much money.
The 5 Best Mops
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How to Tell if Your 401K Is a Good or a Bad One
The sad truth is that some 401K plans offer bad investments with high fees. Learn how to evaluate yours before you lose too much.
How to Build Credit Without Using Credit Cards
You need to build your credit history, but you want to do it without traditional credit cards. Okay! Here's where you can start.
Best Money Tips: Legal Sources of Non-Taxable Income
Today we found some awesome articles on legal sources of non-taxable income, the happiest jobs around, and how to score a deal without leaving a store's website.
The Surprisingly Easy Way to Change Your Habits and Your Life
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9 Careers You Don't Need a Ton of Experience to Start
Want a career that offers a living wage, but doesn't require a bunch of experience or education? You may find the perfect job in this list.
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Looking for a new apartment can be about as much fun as getting a root canal. However, a wealth of free or cheap tools are at hand to make it easier.
10 Wines That Taste Pricier Than They Are
In the world of wine, more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better. Here are 10 delicious, affordable bottles to watch for.
The 5 Best Hydration Packs
Staying hydrated while working out isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hydration packs and your workouts will remain dehydration-free!