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Budgeting for the rest of us, or How to follow a budget without breaking down in tears
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
Eat Less Sugar With These 10 Simple Tricks
Cutting back on the sweet stuff isn't easy — but it's definitely worth it. Be sweeter to your health with some simple ways to go sugar-free.
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The 5 Craziest Groupon Deals
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The 5 Best Things to Buy or Sell on Craigslist
It's easy to get lost in the thicket that is Craigslist, but these hot ticket items are your best bets, whether you're buying or selling.
How to Retire With Less Than $1 Million in Savings
Your nest egg doesn't reach the millions. That's OK; you can still have a happy, healthy retirement.
Slow and Steady Wins the Debt Race
When you're in deep debt, bankruptcy can look appealing. However, the long way out of debt is usually the best way to get — and stay — out of debt.
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Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
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Always Answer the Call: Expert Advice on Debt Collection
Michelle Dunn has experience as both a debt collector and as a debtor. Get her expert advice on dealing with collections agencies.
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Cut These 9 Expenses in One Year to Get a 10-Day Hawaii Vacation
By cutting out some of these major money sucks, you could end up with enough money to go on a 10-day Hawaii vacation.
Headaches, Begone!: 5 Tips for Making Airline Travel Easier
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Should You Wait to Go to College?
For many people, college is the immediate next step after high school. But sometimes, that's not the best decision to make.