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Personal finance blogger Jaime Tardy shares how she eliminated more than $70k of debt and then set her financial sights even higher.
Your Bad Credit Isn't the End of the World
High credit card debt and a low credit score are thought of as the proverbial nail in the personal finance coffin. Not so! It really isn't the end of the world.
Using Money to Track Swine Flu
It turns out that the flow of money may hold some insight into the spread of swine flu.
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With all the hassles of travel, it's easy to get nickel and dimed. Look for these common overcharges and learn how to get the same service for less.
Best Money Tips: Small Habits That Steal Your Happiness
Today we found articles on small habits that steal your happiness, tips for saving money on groceries, and ways to get cheap or free vet care for your pet.
How to Deal with Recession Anxiety
These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.
The Simple Way to Save Enough Money for Your Dream Goals
Stop dreaming about a house, a car, or a wonderful vacation. Make those big purchases real with this simple long-term savings strategy.
‘Tis The Season To Get A Speeding Ticket! Are You Next?
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5 Ways Wrath Is Keeping You Poor
You might be deeply angry about something, but that kind of emotion is not doing your finances any good at all.
Learn to Invest in 2010: 4 Steps to Educating Yourself
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How You Know When It's Time For Bankruptcy
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
3 Easy Ways to Save Money With Twitter
Who knew there were such great deals to be found in such small messages? You do, now! Learn how a few minutes on Twitter can help keep your wallet full.
Best Money Tips: Eating Healthy on a Slim Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on eating healthy on a slim budget, tips for finding low airfare, and home upgrades to raise your property value.
8 Frugal Living Skills I Wish My Parents Would Have Taught Me
Odds are, your parents may have fallen short teaching you how to live large for less. We all wish we heard these money lessons growing up.
5 After the Holidays Moves Your Credit Score Will Thank You For
If the holidays put a hurting on your budget, there's no need to panic. These post-December moves will keep your credit in tip-top shape.
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The Easy Way to Do Your Taxes (Without Paying Someone Else)
Don't stress at tax time. These people and organizations will file your returns for you — and they'll do it for free.