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Mind your own beeswax — literally! These unique all-natural uses for beeswax will really get you buzzing.
Voluntary simplicity as hedonism
When people talk about voluntary simplicity (or living a frugal lifestyle under any of its many names), they often do so in terms of deprivation. The descriptions are all about doing without stuff. To me, that's completely wrong. [more]
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Donald Trump is making a buzz with his stances on everything, including money matters. How would his presidency affect your finances?
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Simple Ways to Give Dirty Shoes the Boot
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Tax Deductions to Start Thinking About Now
Tax deductions can save you a lot, but who wants to worry about them during the holidays? Here's what to do now to prepare for the end of the year.
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Science Says You Don't Need a Standing Desk, After All -- You Only Need This
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Best Money Tips: Bringing Home Baby Without Breaking the Budget
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Sure, who doesn't love that new car smell? But for cars and these other seven things, you'll save mega bucks buying used.
Is Building an Emergency Fund Always a Good Idea?
We often hear the same advice — everyone needs to have an emergency fund. But, in some situations, it might be OK to skip it.
How to Shop Online Safely
With the uptake in online shopping, so does online crime. Thankfully, there are a few easy things we can do to avoid becoming a victim of it.
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The chances are, you're dehydrated right now. In fact, over 75% of the American population is deyhdrated, and worse still, over 80% know they are. No big deal? Well, it is actu