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Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
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Why Index Funds Are the Best Choice for New Investors
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Ask the Readers: Are You On Track for Retirement?
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The Overdraft Protection Racket: Why Banks Want You To Overdraw, And How You Can Get Your Money Back.
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6 Crucial Job Searching Steps Most People Skip
What's even more frustrating that not being able to find a job? Not being able to find a job because you skipped one of these simple job search to-dos.
4 Ways Being Passive Kills Your Job Prospects
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This Creative Shopping Strategy Could Save You Tons
Forget making a "To Buy" list. Instead, focus on what you didn't buy, and watch your savings add up.
10 of America's Awesomest Cheap Cities
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6 Scary Facts About Credit Card Debt
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These At-Home Exercises Will Give You a Gym-Quality Workout for Free
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5 Cities Where Airbnb Is Way Cheaper Than a Hotel
Never pay for an overpriced hotel room again. These European and U.S. cities offer the biggest savings through Airbnb.
17 DIY Projects to Make Your Home Look Amazing (and 3 You Shouldn't Try)
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Trade in New Year's Resolutions for Achieving Life Goals
New Year's resolutions are nice. But this year, go a step further and instead of just making a year-long goal, make a goal for life.
9 Ways to Avoid or Mitigate Flight Delays
Flight cancellations and delays can turn your travels into a hassle. Don't let them! Here's how to deal.
10 Ways to Repair a Burned Bridge
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10 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Use Rice
Did you know that there are over 140,000 varieties of cultivated rice? Besides being a delicious and versatile cooking grain, it has some other very unusual uses.
New Legislation Gives Coupons “Equivalent Cash Value”
Got coupons? Get cash! A new law means coupons can now be traded in for their "equivalent cash value."
8 Ways Your Credit Card Benefits Will Save You Money
Read the fine print on your credit card agreement, and you may be surprised at all the ways your account can save you money. Wait! What?
5 Fun, Cheap Party Games You Didn't Know About
You can turn a fun get-together into an awesome party with any of these entertaining and frugal party games (and none of them are Charades).