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Best Money Tips: Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun
Today we found some fantastic articles on how to tighten your budget and still have fun, why hiring managers haven't called back, and borrowing money from family.
Frugal Ways to Stay in Touch on the Road
So you need to remain accessible while you're traveling, but don't want to succumb to your cellular provider's obscene roaming and long distance charges. Pay phones
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Did you know stuffing olives was an actual job, done by actual people? We didn't either.
Talking Trash: Is Your Messy Mind the Cause of Your Messy House?
If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.
Mental Accounting: Why You Blow Your Tax Refund but Not Your Raise
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11 Ways the Government Pays You to Live Green
The government can help you save green — by going green! Make these eco-friendly lifestyle changes today and watch your savings grow.
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The weird logic of economic growth
Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing? If they call it anything,
What will you do when gas hits $4 per gallon?
The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52
6 Surprising Sources of Celeb Income
For A, B, and C List celebs, the money from performances and recordings is just the beginning of the revenue stream. Find out how else fame pays.
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What's Your Credit Card Spending Style?
Whether you're a credit pro or a plastic-card newbie, understanding your card use can help you have a better relationship with your money.
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8 Assets You Can Count on During Tough Times
When the going gets tough, the tough get going toward these eight dependable assets. What's backstopping your finances?
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In the past few decades the Ad Council has been running an ad with the tag line "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk". This ad campaign has been instrumental in decreasing drunk
11 Steps to Take When Bankruptcy Is Your Only Option
A bankruptcy can sting, but it just may be the lifeline your finances need.
18 Frugal and Romantic Dates at Home
Date nights are important to your relationship, but restaurants and babysitters are expensive. Here's how to have fun at home for less.