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Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
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Add oil to your hair? Yep, you'll get lovely, luscious locks with a little help from these all-natural oils.
I Got Duped! Dealing With Credit Card and Merchant Disputes
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Intro to 5 Super Safe Investments
If you’re new to investing and determined to keep your principal safe, consider these five places to store your money and earn a little something extra.
14 Tasty, Frugal Eggplant Recipes
Whether you like it on its own or as a meat replacement, discover delicious recipes for these purple-skinned pieces of produce.
Best Money Tips: Steps to Stop Procrastinating With Your Taxes
Today we found some fantastic articles on steps to stop procrastinating with your taxes, how to be a millionaire in the making, and maximizing social security payouts.
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Just like a fine wine, some leftover foods get better with age. Nosh on these easy meals the next day for optimal deliciousness.
Why You Should Always "Get It in Writing"
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8 Tax Tricks to Try if You're Stuck With Student Loans
The burden of student loan debt is heavy enough. Get as many tax breaks as you can to lighten your load.
Best Money Tips: How to Shop at Costco Without a Membership
Today we found helpful articles on ways to shop at Costco without a membership, the steps to turn your ideas into money, and ways to save on a road trip.
Make Your To-Do Lists More Effective With These 5 Simple Hacks
If your to-do list is long on tasks and short on check-marks, up the power of everybody's favorite productivity tool with a few simple tweaks.
Ordering Online Versus Calling it In: Which is Better?
Somewhere between the eight ball and the brick wall behind you, you find yourself stuck. Do you place your order for that product or service online, or through a customer service a
Book review: The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It
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Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
401K or IRA? You Need Both
You know you should have either a 401K or an IRA. Have you considered you might need both?
10 Tips to Make Working From Home a Success
Working from home is hard work, especially if you have kids in the picture. Here are 10 tips to help make the business adventure a success.
6 Ways Gluttony Is Keeping You Poor
You may think gluttony only applies to food. Think again. Too much of anything can cost you.
6 Reasons to Visit Your Credit Union on October 20
October 20, 2016 is International Credit Union Day! Why not stop by your local branch and find out if a credit union is right for you?
9 Hidden Health Benefits of Living on the East Coast
The East Coast may not boast year-round sunshine, but there are all sorts of hidden health benefits to living in this part of the U.S.