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It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
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What to Do With a Windfall
You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it.
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Save on Car Rentals With These 10 Easy Hacks
Rental car expenses can eat a big chunk out of your vacation budget. Save more for the rest of the trip with some easy cost cutters.
Marketing, Life Insurance, and Behavioral Psychology
Many of us avoid thinking about life insurance because, well, it's kind of creepy. But it's also incredibly important. Learn why.
30 Minutes to a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired
Give your LinkedIn profile the professional pizzazz it needs without hiring a professional — or becoming one yourself!
There's a Lot to Like About Frugal Living
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Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
Want Stylish Shoes That Last for Years? Try Frye
A single pair of Frye boots bought for a trip to Italy impressed the wearer so much, she soon bought another pair of boots and two pairs of flats.
Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Handle a Cash Catastrophe
Today we found some fantastic articles on handling a cash catastrophe, saving money on textbooks, and banishing bad money habits.
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
5 Ways Science Says Travel Is Good for Your Health
The perks of travel go way beyond curing a serious case of wanderlust. Travel is good for your health, too!
Hold Off On Heating with These 10 Warming Ways
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Can You Afford to Have a Baby?
Here are some financial considerations to plan and account for prior to sprouting your own little guys.
Save a Surprising Amount by Quitting These 4 Bad Habits
Breaking a bad habit is not easy, but it's a whole lot easier when there's a lot of money is at stake. How much can you save?
Save Money by Investing in Your Children
Finances are certainly not the most valuable thing gained from having a good relationship with your children, but it is definitely a benefit!
How to check if your mortgage statement is correct
This week the Federal Trade Commission sent out around $28 million in redress checks to more than 86,000 customers of Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage Corporation. Apparently EMC Mor
Investing Advice by the Decade: Ages 11-20
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