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5 Reasons Getting Rich Quick Is Unlikely and Always Will Be
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Interview with AFFIL executive director Jim Campen
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10 Things You Should Never Buy Used
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15 Genius Gifts for Office Secret Santa
Shudder at the thought of an office Secret Santa? Worry no more. These genius gifts ideas include something for everyone.
Encounter With a Freegan
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5 Creative Uses for Stale Cereal
Don't toss out that stale breakfast cereal! Instead, check out these ways to ensure that none of it goes to waste.
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Preparing for a Recession
Find out what, exactly, is a recession and what you can do to prepare for it.
Financial Lessons From "It's A Wonderful Life"
The classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” isn't just a heartwarming holiday classic — it also contains financial lessons that are still relevant today.
Common Currency: A Primer
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The Pros and Cons of Autopay
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Today we found some stellar articles on throwing a new years bash for less cash, paying off your auto loan early, and ways to donate to the Sandy Hook victims.
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Yes, renters, you totally need to insure your stuff — and yourself — from mishaps big and small. Don't economize here!
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