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A New Walgreens Development: Free Photos on April 9th!
My junk drawer is full of almost-expired disposable cameras. Dropping one off at the local Walgreens is not only a great way to avoid waste, bu
Best Money Tips: Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill
Today we found some fantastic articles on cutting your tax bill, saving on your grocery bill, and getting a job after college.
Best Money Tips: Why Your Budget Isn't Working
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Drugstore Freebies: More Than Junk Food and Harsh Chemicals
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6 Ways Peer Lending Can Boost Your Wallet
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Best Money Tips: 3 Proven Steps to Get Rich
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Best Money Tips: Opportunities That Will Take You Abroad
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Ask the Readers: Do You Schedule "Me" Time?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Meal Plan?
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Best Money Tips: Small Moves That Boost Your Financial Fitness
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Free and cheap things to do in Champaign-Urbana
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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?
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Homeownership: Highlights from Our Chat With Scott Matteson from Michigan State University
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Scott Matteson from Michigan State University Extension on homeownership!
Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips People Often Forget
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Getting by without a job, part 3--cut spending
With the economy tanking, more and more people will be not just losing their job, but will be finding themselves without one for an extended period. When that happens it's not goo
Book review: Towers of Gold
It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality,
7 Cool Things Bonds Tell You About the Economy
Bonds may not be the snazziest investment, but they sure can tell us a lot about how the economy is doing. Here's why it's smart to start paying attention to bonds.
When Downsizing Makes You Happy
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Federal Student Loans
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Kick that Cell Phone Contract: Save with a Prepaid Plan
If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.