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Do Americans really want to "Go Dutch"?
I just read a very interesting article by an American expat named Russell Shorto in the Netherlands titled "Going Dutch - How I Learned to Love the European Welfare State". The
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5 Perfectly Respectable Ways To Get A Free Meal
If you’re willing to be patient, gracious, and alert to opportunities, you can enjoy free meals on certain occasions. Here are ways that have worked for me.
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Forgiven Debt Isn't Really Forgiven At All
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Six Tips to Saving on Tax Preparation Fees
Paying taxes is bad enough. Could you be saving money on the preparation fees, too? I asked my C.P.A. to give a few tips.
Book Review: Complicit - How Greed and Collusion Made the Credit Crisis Unstoppable
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Best Money Tips: Things That Are Raising Your Energy Bill
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Tips to Prepare for a Health Emergency
Are you prepared for a health emergency? While we hope that we'll never be in that situation, it's always best to be prepared.
You Can't Make It as a One-Car Family: Now What?
Being a one-car family is great for trimming the budget, but let's be real — it's not always easy. Here's how to afford that second set of wheels.
When Your Employer Dumps You
Being dumped by your employer hurts as bad, or worse, than being dumped by a romantic interest. Learn how to handle being jilted by your job.
Build Your Own Small Business Empire in One Year: Empire Building Kit
If you're ready to create your own small business empire, then the Empire Building Kit may be the tool to help you do it.
Best Money Tips: Things That Self-Made Millionaires Don't Do
Today we found articles on things that self-made millionaires don’t do, strategic ways to increase your net worth, and tips for couch surfing.
Make Your Own Ketchup
Zingy and filled with tomato goodness, this easy-to-make ketchup can provide better flavor than the store-bought stuff.
Best Money Tips: 12 Ideas for Frugal Artwork
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we’re showing you how to get artsy for pennies, a cool way to organize your budget, and some tips for donating you
5 Myths About Credit Cards That Won't Go Away
Credit cards have been around for a long time now — and so have all these myths about paying with plastic.
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Today, we have tips to not be a jerk online, ideas de-clutter your coat closet, job-seeking advice for pre-graduates, and more!
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How to Save on Special-Occasion Clothing for Kids
Just because kids are still growing doesn't spare them from needing to dress up — but I've figured out ways to keep my kids looking sharp without spending a lot.
How to Have a Successful Skype or Video Job Interview
A video job interview right from the comfort of home — what could go wrong? As it turns out, quite a few things, if you aren't careful.