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Fight Your Speeding Ticket, Save Yourself Some Dough
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The Financial Balancing Act: Musings on Balancing Being Responsible with Having Fun
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Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.
25 Great Things to Do With Your Spare Change
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The Great Whitening Hype
The home teeth whitening market is expected to grow 30% in the next decade. While this isn’t surprising in itself, I am shocked at the number o
TIPS and I-Bonds
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Now that you've become an expert in a certain subject, why not make some money sharing what you know?
Carving Pumpkins and 14 Other Cool Ways to Make Cash From Fall Holidays
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When poor folks have better crap than you
Every notice how upset people get, when someone poorer than them has better crap? I'm talking about the guy agonizing over whether to spring for a 32-inch flat screen who find
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Investing Is Great, But Saving Is Even Better
The key to a healthy investment portfolio isn't great returns — it's saving a lot of money.
9 Easy Mason Jar Gifts You Can Make
You don't have to bust the budget to be a generous gift giver. Whether you're crafty or culinary, a cute mason jar surprise is always welcome.