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That "What if you knew you were going to die" question
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Why Our Brains Want to Buy New Stuff, Even When We Don't Need It
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15 Fun Nights Out for $5 or Less
A fun night out doesn't have to cost a lot. In fact, with these creative and fun ideas, it doesn't have to cost more than five bucks.
The Only 15 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic
Not everything you buy from the grocery store needs to be organic — but to avoid harmful pesticides and hormones, these 15 foods should be.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Envelope System
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Pick Up One of These Frugal Hobbies This Weekend
Battling boredom can bust your budget, briskly. Fill your you time with fun, cheap hobbies that can improve your life, and maybe even your finances.
The Pros and Cons of Refinancing an Auto Loan
Before you refinance your auto loan, here's what you need to know.
Does living frugally hurt the economy?
When I advocate for frugal living, people sometimes ask, "What if everybody lived like that? Wouldn't it hurt the economy?" My natural inclination toward frugal liv
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Dumpster-Diving 101: 6 Strategies for Success
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Should You Trust Your Money With These 4 Popular Financial Robo-Advisers?
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The World's Most Expensive Waters
If you think the markup on regular bottled H2O is crazy, the prices of these luxury brands will blow you out of the...well, water.
10 Depressing Jobs That Aren't Worth the Money
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5 Ways to Dodge Peer Pressure to Spend
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5 Financial Accomplishments Millennials Can Be Proud Of
Millennials get a bad rap. Financially speaking, however, they've done some great things.
The 5 Best Hairsprays
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Generosity or Stupidity?
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