Taking a vacation is getting more expensive each year. But staying at a hotel doesn't have to break the bank. If you know your way around a desk clerk, you can find or negotiate
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Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
If you have had your identity stolen, you're prepared to bring out the big guns to protect it. Even if you haven't been once bitten, you may be shy. Here are some (arguable but eff
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
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Live like royalty on $20,000 a year
I'm stealing the title for this post from the cover of a magazine that I saw back in the early 1980s. It caught my eye especially, because at the time I had just gotten a rais
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Deck your halls with DIY! These crafty ways to decorate will keep the celebration going all season long.
Market Clones: How to Pay Drastically Less for Pricey Products
Marketers price their products at whatever the market will bear. But if one product is sold in two (or more) markets, one version is almost always cheaper.
What Is Life Insurance?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Done a No-Spend Challenge?
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Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
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Congratulations! You're finally free of credit card debt. Now what should you do?
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When it comes to scoring a great deal, sometimes knowing which shopping mistakes to avoid is half the battle.