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Surely a real estate agent would want to get you the very best price for your home. After all, they earn commission. The more they sell it for, the more they make, right? [more]
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Keeping your skin clear and blemish-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these facial cleansing brushes and your face will always look fresh.
Without a doubt, there are some components to today's beds that are just unnecessary, but I think that most can agree on the core parts of a functioning bed.
You don't actually need both an iPad and a laptop. Convert your tablet into a multi-use tool with a few apps and accessories — for less than the cost of a new laptop.
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The 5 Best Blackout Curtains
Sleeping when the sun is up isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these blackout curtains and the sun will never disturb your snooze again.
Why you can't trust a real estate agent.
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It can be hard to put our money "at risk." It can be even riskier not to.
When greed backfires - an iPhone story.
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To re-fi or not to re-fi… managing a student loan today is surprisingly complex. Consider these factors before you decide.
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Independence is at the heart of frugality. But to be independent, you need skills. Here are 20 easy-to-learn skills that can save you money.
The Smart Way to Talk About Money on Your First Date
Money may be a mood-killer conversation topic on a first date, so try these subtler ways to uncover your date's attitude toward money.
Don’t Cash That Insurance Check; It May Not Be Yours
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This Is How Much Our Tech Necessities Would've Cost in the '80s
The '80s brought us hair metal and spandex — and a super expensive way to enjoy all the things we take for granted today.
How Rewards Cards Make Money
If you think you're gaming your credit card company, think again — you might be one of its biggest money makers. Learn how to avoid the trap.
7 Penalty-Free Ways to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Account
Borrow money from your IRA, penalty-free? It's possible in these seven scenarios!
The new face of poverty is fat
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
The Psychology of Money: How a T-Shirt Equals a Taco
Sometimes, really understanding your finances doesn't mean knowing the numbers — it means knowing how many tacos you can buy.
Seven Ways to Get Free Shipping Supplies
Once upon a time I sold a lot of stuff on eBay and Amazon, and I always needed envelopes, boxes, and padding. The costs of these shipping supplies could really add up when you mai
The 5 Best Facial Cleansing Brushes
Keeping your skin clear and blemish-free isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these facial cleansing brushes and your face will always look fresh.
8 Ways to Buy Jeans on the Cheap
You don't have to spend half a paycheck on a nice pair of jeans. Cheap, stylish, and well-fitting jeans exist. You just have to know where to look.
Build a Bed for Cheap (and Look Good Doing It)
Without a doubt, there are some components to today's beds that are just unnecessary, but I think that most can agree on the core parts of a functioning bed.
How to Easily Use an iPad as a Laptop
You don't actually need both an iPad and a laptop. Convert your tablet into a multi-use tool with a few apps and accessories — for less than the cost of a new laptop.
DIY Shampoo: The Baking Soda Experiment
Baking soda and vinegar have long been touted to have great cleaning properties, but never did I think that they could clean hair.