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The three secrets to a successful family business
Everyone sees the family business as a safety net. But if your family doesn't prepare, that safety net likely won't be around for the next generation.
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Train vs. Plane Travel: Which Is Right for You?
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9 Ways to Save on Prescriptions
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Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
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3 Ways Confidence Makes You Better With Money
They say confidence is key, and your bank account likely won't argue. Go on — hold your head high and claim what's yours.
Beating corporate America at its own game
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Defining Success: If You Don't Know What You Want, You Won't Know When You've Gotten It
When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.
5 Ways to Make Yourself Accountable
When you're working on a personal goal — whether it has to do with money, health, or something else — a little accountability can be instrumental.
8 Easy Ways to Keep Your Family Organized
With so much happening in your busy household it's easy to lose track. Quell the chaos with these frugal, simple, and stylish organization hacks.
Clues to detecting the astute investor
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A Step-by-Step Guide for When Friends Ask for Help Being Frugal
One writer shares his five-step plan for helping friends who want to be frugal, so you can use it for your friends, too — or yourself.
DIY Baby Care for Your Cheap Bum
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6 Ways to Drive a Hybrid or Electric Car on the Cheap
Ready to ditch your gas-guzzling days? Here's how to find a hybrid or electric car for super cheap.
25 Ways to Take Five Minutes for Yourself
If you're oh-so-busy and need a break, check out these simple, easy ways to take five minutes and recharge.