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For years, I struggled to negotiate effectively with a business associate (I’ll call him Mr. X), despite concessions gargantuan in my estimation but miniscule and unacceptable in h
For many of us, travel can often be the most expensive part of the holiday season. But with some planning and foresight, holiday travel doesn’t have to be a budget buster.
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Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
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6 Things You Should Always Buy at Department Stores
When you're trying to save big, you may try to avoid department stores — but for these six things, it's often worth the trip.
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Social media is fun, until it becomes your whole life. If you can relate, it might be time for a social media detox.
Better cars are not the answer
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So you want to make new friends, but you don't want to empty your wallet in the process? Worry not, you have options.
Best Money Tips: Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Today we found some fantastic articles on low-budget ways to celebrate Halloween, where to find unique presents for kids, and green ways to save money.
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When you use credit cards, you should aim to avoid paying interest whenever possible. But there are times when it's unavoidable.
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Today we found articles on the parts of an airplane you should avoid, pool exercises that help boost weight lost, and timesaving gardening tips for busy people.
Give Two Laptops for the Price of One
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If you're savvy, your unconventional investment can produce an outsize return. But be wary — these also come with a lot of risks.
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The 5 Best Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
Protect your hands from needless burns when cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Use any of these oven mitts and pot holders and your hands will stay burn free.
Black Friday...black in more ways than one
Today, November 23rd, is Black Friday. A day that as a Wisebread writer and bargain hunter I love. There are deals everywhere, we all get a chance to save a bit of dough before
12 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Foods for the Fridgeless Workplace
Lack of refrigeration doesn't have to keep you from saving money with a brown bag lunch. Here are a dozen ideas for tasty foods you can keep at your desk.
Where on Earth did the $1 bill go?
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Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff
There's a good chance that the "fiscal cliff" America is about to go over will be a non-issue. But that's no reason not to do a bit of preparation.
6 Things I Learned About Money From Famous People's Wills
Ancestry has made 170 million will and probate documents available online. You can learn a lot about a person by what they've left behind.