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It is possible to live like a celebrity and retain a bit of luxury even when you're cutting corners.
Frugality goes international
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The Fallacy of Multitasking
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3 Hidden Dangers of Refinancing Your Mortgage
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How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments
Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.
25 Ways to Feel Better Fast
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Surprising Charitable Tax Deductions
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6 Worries You'll Always Have No Matter How Rich You Become
Money can buy a lot of things, but it can't buy a worry-free life.
Choosing Life Insurance: Term or Permanent?
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The 3 Best TV Shows About Money
Kick back in front of the tube while learning a thing or two from these three informative, and entertaining, TV shows about money.
Organizers for a Dollar
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47 Free Things to Do Across the U.S.
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How to Prepare Your Money for the Coming Economic Slowdown
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8 Things You Should Always Buy Used
Sure, who doesn't love that new car smell? But for cars and these other seven things, you'll save mega bucks buying used.