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I have a hard time resisting the urge of buying every cookbook that comes along — I thoroughly enjoy trying out new recipes, especially cookies. I came to the conclusion, though, i
Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
Today we found some great articles on secrets to a dream retirement, ways to use your tax refund as parents, and 12 financial tips for debt-burdened new grads.
Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income, why you should be careful using online tax advice, and what to look for when buying a new house.
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How Much Engagement Ring Can You Actually Afford?
Popping the question can be a pricey prospect. You'll get the "yes" with less stress if you know going in what you should expect to pay.
We're Link Lovers, Not Fighters.....
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7 Little White Lies That Can Save You Money
Sometimes it's OK to fudge the truth in the name of saving money.
Personal Finance Lessons from Online Adventure Game (RuneScape)
A friend shared with me some strategies he's learned for playing RuneScape. Can these strategies be applied to personal finance? Let's see.
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How My Hoarder Family Saved Christmas
Discover how one family of hoarders transitioned to a no-gift Christmas — and the amazing difference it made.
When Priorities Collide: How to Keep Your Head
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Best Money Tips: Ways You're Wasting Money
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Leopard Premiere Offers Free T’s for First Viewers
The tech world is abuzz with the news of the biggest update to the Mac OS X operating system yet – Leopard. Visit the premiere on October 26, t
When you stretch and stretch and the ends don't meet
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Why mortgages have eaten Americans out of house and home
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Lessons in Frugality From "The Walking Dead"
From budgeting to moderation, AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" can teach us about frugality (while it also teaches us to never enter a cellar alone).
The Quiet Millionaire: Part 6 - Are You Paying Too Much Tax?
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Higher education comes at a high cost. How much more debt can recent graduates bear?
Finding New Recipes, Without Paying for New Cookbooks
I have a hard time resisting the urge of buying every cookbook that comes along — I thoroughly enjoy trying out new recipes, especially cookies. I came to the conclusion, though, i
Do This If You Have Too Much Credit Card Debt
Step one? Stop digging! Step two? Develop smart spending and saving habits, like these, to get on top of your debt — and stay there.
5 Perfectly Respectable Uses for Instant Mashed Potatoes
Like most people, I can tell the difference between authentic mashed potatoes, made from fresh spuds, and the dehydrated “flakes” that come in a box. This doesn’t mean that you can
Best Money Tips: Secrets to a Dream Retirement
Today we found some great articles on secrets to a dream retirement, ways to use your tax refund as parents, and 12 financial tips for debt-burdened new grads.
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Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income, why you should be careful using online tax advice, and what to look for when buying a new house.