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A commenter on Wise Bread wrote a Chinese proverb about marketing that reminded me that there are many Chinese proverbs about money and personal finance. Here are a few of the one
Spotted moving along on the roads in my city just last week was a golf cart. Is this solution to high gas prices (a bare-bones battery-powered vehicle) wise or even legal? I’ll tel
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Do you love money and all things "green", or does your stomach turn at the very thought of it? Read on to explore and comment on where you fit into the spectrum.
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Chinese Proverbs About Money and Personal Finance
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Spotted moving along on the roads in my city just last week was a golf cart. Is this solution to high gas prices (a bare-bones battery-powered vehicle) wise or even legal? I’ll tel
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BOGO on The Dark Knight (or any other film you'd prefer to see...if there is one)
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Do You Love Money or Hate It? Either Way, You're Sick.
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Think you can afford more house in the exurbs? Think again.
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Everything You Need to Know About Switching to the Cash Only Lifestyle
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Target Retirement Age?
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Opt-out of the wasteful $26 billion phone directory industry
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The Easter Bunny brings a wealth of knick-knacks and treats. Stuck wondering what to do with those goodies post-Sunday? Repurpose them!