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As part of the Obama stimulus plan passed in January, first time home buyers in 2009 are entitled to a tax credit of up to $8000 that they do not have to repay. This tax credit was
Putting on soft clothes that just came out of the dryer is great — but traditional dryer sheets are filled with chemicals. Instead, make this eco-friendly version.
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How to Compare Medicare Part D Plans: A Beginner’s Guide
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Turn Last Year's Taxes Into This Year's Financial Spring Cleaning
Don't shove all your tax paperwork back in the drawer just yet. Go the rest of the way to a better financial future with a few simple steps.
10 Essential Travel Items You Forgot to Pack
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December
It's almost impossible to NOT shop in December. Keep your holiday cheer level high by shopping wisely.
$8000 housing tax credit can now be turned into cash at closing according to FHA
As part of the Obama stimulus plan passed in January, first time home buyers in 2009 are entitled to a tax credit of up to $8000 that they do not have to repay. This tax credit was
Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Dryer Sheets
Putting on soft clothes that just came out of the dryer is great — but traditional dryer sheets are filled with chemicals. Instead, make this eco-friendly version.
10 Ways to Get More Wear Out of Your Clothing
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Balancing Spending with Saving: Being Frugal but not Miserly
Take frugal too far, and we can become miserly before we even know what hit us.
$80 for an HDMI Cable? Give Me a Break!
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