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I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
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On the importance of having capital
One of the most frugal things you can do is have capital. Whether it's money in the bank or a nice chunk of reasonably liquid investments, having capital not only makes money (thr
Best Money Tips: Auto Insurance Discounts You May Be Missing
Today we found some awesome articles on auto insurance discounts you may be missing, date night on a budget, and creating a more flexible work environment.
Should You Treat Your Social Security Benefits Like a Bond?
A lot of things can impact your retirement investment strategy. Should your future Social Security benefits be one of them?
How Long Can You Really Live on Unemployment?
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The SEP-IRA Is How the Self-Employed Do Retirement Like a BOSS
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Review of The Money Mammals DVD for Children
Snigglezoo Entertainment recently sent me a review copy of their Money Mammals DVD to try out. The results were both surprising and delightful.
When Airline Miles Aren't Worth the Effort
Frequent flyer programs may be lucrative if you earn enough miles, but they can also be a pain. Learn when they aren't worth your time.
Best Money Tips: Cheap Alternatives to Cable
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Today we found over 80 meals you can make for under $5, cleaning mistakes you might be making, and great places to retire in every state.
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I was raised on canned food. We never had much money, so my folks bought food in cans because it lasted forever, it was cheap and, if dented or without a label, really really cheap
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Get Some Rest!
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Designing your life
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5 Online Tools to Manage Your Money in Under 10 Minutes a Week
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13 Ways To Be Nice That Will Cost You Barely Anything
It's not expensive to be nice -- in fact, it often costs nothing as Paul mentioned last week. Here are 12 easy ways to be nice that cost zero and a bonus idea that will set you
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