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Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd
This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
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Ask the Readers: Do You Still Have a Landline?
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The United States Postal Office will be raising their postal rates once again on May 12th, 2008. Is it time to stock up on the Forever stamp? Is this stamp that retains its value
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In the past few decades the Ad Council has been running an ad with the tag line "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk". This ad campaign has been instrumental in decreasing drunk
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Best Credit Cards that Give Back to Charity
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How to Get Yourself Into Debt
Rarely will you stumble across an article that actually tells you how to get into debt. It's time to end the discrimination and give people who want to get into debt a list of tips
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4 High-Paying Medical Jobs You Don't Need an MD For
If you don't have the time — or money — to secure a medical degree, you can still have a great career in medicine if you choose the right field.
A New Bank On The Block: Fee Free Banking with Simple
If you're looking for a great online bank with loads of tools and services and zero fees, check out the new bank in town: Simple.
Thrive: Your Online Personal Financial Planner
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