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Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, a
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I’m all for the arts. I try to encourage my kids to express themselves: I hang all their “masterpieces” on the fridge, I listen to their kazoo solos, and I even let them play with
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Recently the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is making headlines because it required that all products (including clothes) made for children 12 and under be tested for lead
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Not Rich Enough and Not Poor Enough
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Would you sell your vote?
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Flash Sale Sites: Great Discounts...With a Price
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The High Cost of Music
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Money Quickly
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6 Reasons You Should Still Go to the Bank
Sure, many of us manage our money online or on our smartphones these days, but it's still smart to pop into your local bank once-in-awhile.
How to Plan Your Garden
So, here it is, time to start thinking about and planning your spring and summer vegetable garden! There are several factors to consider before planting your garden.
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5 Ways to Live Bank-Free
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The Happiness Habits: 7 Ways to Feel Better Now
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5 Ways to Spend Less on Fido and Fluffy
While having a pet may make your life fuller, sometimes it won't make you monetarily richer. Here are five simple ways to save money on pet expenses.
Preparing for Family Emergencies with Cloud Computing
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Best Money Tips: How to Make Decisions
Today we found some awesome articles on making decisions, money-saving strategies that cost you more, and how paying off debt is like running a marathon.