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8 Sacrifices That Will Supercharge Your Debt Payoff
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Open a beer bottle with a sheet of paper
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Best Money Tips: Save Money on Vacations
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on vacations, being charitable on a budget, and saving on groceries.
Fun, Frugal Vacations: What the Experts Fail to Mention
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Best Money Tips: Best Gifts for College Grads
Today we found some awesome articles on the best gifts for college grads, budget-friendly room revamps, and financial rules that work and don't work.
Last Minute Tax-Filing? Extended Post Office Hours and More
Isn't it weird that there isn't a central list of post offices at, oh I don't know, say, USPS.com, that tells you which post office branches are going to be open late tonight for last-minute filers? [more]
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Ah, the magical, multi-purpose avocado. They're good for so much more than guacamole!
Best Money Tips: How to Get the Most Cash From Your Old Phone
Today we found some great articles on tips to get the most cash from your old phone, the colleges that are leading the way for sustainable dining, and cheap ways to welcome fall.
Best Money Tips: These Cities and States Will Pay You to Move There
Today we found articles on places that will pay you to move there, expensive things that are not worth the extra cost, and things that a neuroscientist says will make you happier.
6 Things You Need to Stop Asking HR For
Your HR person is there to help. Just don't ask for help with any of this stuff.
The Not-So-Private Parts
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Hairy, Scary, and Larry--5 Halloween costumes you can make from stuff you probably already own
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Can you talk to your friends about debt?
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11 Brilliant DIY Light Fixtures
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The Lincoln Guide to Personal Finance
President Abraham Lincoln invested most of his presidential paychecks in Treasury Bonds. Discover why his method is still good advice today.