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How Tapping Into Home Equity Is Like Pawning A Gold Necklace
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Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Give to Charity
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Are $1 homes worth buying?
This week a story from The Detroit News reported that homes are being listed in Detroit for $1. One particular $1 home sold for cash after being on the market for 19 days. The buye
Here's What I Learned About Money After Using Acorns
I've never been good with money. But in just three months of using Acorns, I've gotten a whole lot better.
Best Money Tips: Wall Street Rollercoaster
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A Better Way to Rank America's Colleges
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Best Money Tips: How to Change Your Career
Today we found helpful articles on how to change your career, unhealthy habits that form when you’re trying to be healthy, and minimalist packing tips for your next trip.
How to Save Green When You Shop Green
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Will A Dental Discount Plan Save You Money?
Those of us without traditional dental insurance may have been tempted to buy a dental “discount” plan. On paper, it looks good. In practicality, it could save you some, or more
Get Your Home Cleaner Than a Pro Can — And Save Big
Save money on a cleaning service by using a little elbow grease of your own. Your home will sparkle — and it's a lot easier than you think!
Best Money Tips: Frugal Hacks for Your Home
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Getting by without a job, part 4--get free stuff
There are all kinds of ways to get stuff without money. You can grow it in a garden, gather it from the wild, make it yourself, get it as a gift, scavenge it from trash, or get it