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Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.
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10 Scams to Avoid in 2011
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12 Ideas for Cheap, Festive, Fall Decor
Fall has… fallen again... and that means festive decor. Make your home fit for the season with these fun, frugal fall projects.
Energy Efficient Mortgages: Borrowing More to Save
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Choosing a Luxury Eccentricity
A useful tactic for dealing with those who think you need to spend more, a luxury eccentricity helps deflect criticism while allowing you to indulge.
Don’t Waste Your Money on Homeopathic “Remedies”
Homeopathy is seen by some as a legitimate way to treat illnesses. But is it just a complete waste of money?
How to Live a Retired Life Before Retirement
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Best Money Tips: Make Free Phone Calls Online
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Best Money Tips: Where to Cash in Your Clutter
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6 Ways to Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Like a Castle
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Best Money Tips: Simple Life Hacks That Can Save You $100
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23 Cheap Summer Date Ideas
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How Your Small Business Can Survive the Recession
By most accounts, this is going to be a long recession, and we’re still on the downward slope. As a small business owner, you will be forced to make drastic moves to survive. As yo
7 Ways Auto-Payments Can Screw You
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Book Review: Debt Free for Life
There's a lot to like about author David Bach's two-step approach to paying down debt.
11 Laundry Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
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10 Dumbest Business Mistakes of 2009
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The Military's Four-Step Plan to Keeping Your Place Clean
There's no room in the armed forces for clutter and mess. Learn how to keep your place ship-shape with these secrets of military cleanliness.