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For most of the 20th century, capitalism and democracy seemed to go hand-in-hand. After all, every democratic country was largely capitalist and nearly every capitalist country wa
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Do you sacrifice things you enjoy to save as much as possible? An occasional splurge is not such a bad thing, and it might even make you a better saver.
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Making Your Own Luck is No "Secret"
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Can You Have It All? 4 Tips for Doing More With Your Time
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Credit Counseling: When you Need it and When you Don't
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Why Superstition Makes You Buy Insurance
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Cutting the Grocery Bill: Reducing the Cost of a Good Spice Rack
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Mayonnaise: The Thrifty and Delicious Secret Ingredient Already in Your Fridge
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