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My car payments are too much! What should I do?
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Best Money Tips: Common Mistakes in Your Family Budget
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Back to School: Saving on College Textbooks
Fancy meals. A weekend away. A new wardrobe. These are some of the things that can cost LESS than new college textbooks. Save with these tips.
Best Money Tips: September Deals for Families
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Special Events that Will Cost you Nothing
Want something to do, but don’t have the cash? Activities are popping up all over the U.S. that won’t even require you to bring your wallet!
10 Fun, Practically Free Ways to Make New Friends
Whether you've just moved to a new town, are feeling shy, or just want to talk to some interesting people, try out these great ways to meet new folks.
The Case for Amazon
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Life Is Like Investing in the Stock Market
When life throws us curve balls, we can look to an unlikely source of inspiration to help us get through — our investments.
Organizers for a Dollar
Organizers for cell phones and ipods are going for under a dollar at Pacific Designs. But hurry - the sale is only on for a few more days!
8 Non-Finance Skills That Will Make You a Money Master
Becoming a money master requires skills — but not necessarily financial skills.
Save Energy Costs by Cooking with a Hot Box
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Stick With It (Even Though its Christmas)
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47 Free Things to Do Across the U.S.
See the country without putting a dent in your budget by checking out these fabulous and free activities all over the U.S.
7 Fun Cities for a 24-Hour Layover
If you're looking to break up a long trip overseas with a 24-hour layover, these cities will provide tons of one-day fun.
17 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
The best thing about Thanksgiving may be the leftovers — and they are about to get a whole lot better.
7 Tips for Streamlining Your Shopping List
I have a long-standing dislike of grocery shopping. Pushing a cart around a store is not one of the ways I amuse myself. I've found that because of my attempts to get in and ou
Best Money Tips: 8 Things You Shouldn't Buy Before Christmas
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Strategies to Save Successfully: Highlights From Our Chat With America Saves
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with America Saves on strategies to save successfully!
Seriously, Get Rid of Your Landline
Do you still have a telephone that plugs into the wall of your house? The number of people who do is dropping — and with good reason.
59 Ways To Get A Bright Idea
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