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Today we found some great articles on alternative uses for household items, things to consider when choosing health insurance, and principles to increasing your net worth.
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Before you risk your money — and your health! — on a trendy new beauty treatment, there are some things you should consider.
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Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
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We're Giving Away $600 for the Holidays!
We've teamed up with several other Personal Finance bloggers to give away $600 in prizes!
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Today we found easy habits that improve your relationships, what you should know about year-end charitable donations, and things that charismatic people do in conversations.
Are you an "Adult" Investor?
With the use of provocative phrases such as "hard sell," "sharp-rise," "capital injection," inflation," "surge" and "double-digit
The Paradox of Choice and the Mortgage Crisis
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Check out our new podcast for a chance to win $100 and free copies of "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing."
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The 4 Myths of Buying in Bulk Dispelled
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Today we found some great articles on alternative uses for household items, things to consider when choosing health insurance, and principles to increasing your net worth.
Throw a House Party for Free
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