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It's here! Fall has arrived, and with it reports of frost, breezy evenings, and *gasp* snow! If you're not already thinking ahead to how you'll ever pay that ominous heating bill
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How To Turn a 2-liter Bottle Of Water Into a 50-Watt Lightbulb
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Ask the Readers: What Winter Savings Tip Do You Swear By?
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8 Surprising Life and Money Lessons from Will Ferrell Movies
Will Ferrell may be an unlikely source of money and life lessons, but his films often turn on key personal finance concepts. Shake and bake!
10 Foods You Need in Your "Emergency" Pantry
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The 5 Best Bluetooth Headphones
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10 Wines That Taste Pricier Than They Are
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These 5 Apps Will Save You Money on Your Next Vacation
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Buy Your Groceries European-Style
Instead of planning a menu in advance, I go to the store and look around to see what looks good. That way, I can get whatever's fresh and cheap.
Best Money Tips: Financial Lessons from "Godzilla"
Today we found some amazing articles on financial lessons from "Godzilla," avoiding getting ripped off by a vacation rental, and things to buy at Whole Foods.
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Xeriscaping to Promote Water Conservation
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Getting Your Credit Limit Raised
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How to Help Your Kid Build Their First Budget
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Get Out of Debt Faster With the "Debt Snowflake"
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