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I used to really hate haggling. That vain, self-conscious part of me that doesn't want to appear cheap, or worse, stingy, has always had an aversion to haggling. [more]
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The Case of the Martini: Is Instant Gratification Financially Responsible?
Would you buy a $35 vodka martini because it's New Year's Eve and you're thirsty? Here's a look at how instant gratification and finances blend (or not).
Best Money Tips: How to Save Money While Traveling Abroad
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How I Got Over My Haggling Hatred
I used to really hate haggling. That vain, self-conscious part of me that doesn't want to appear cheap, or worse, stingy, has always had an aversion to haggling. [more]
5 Reasons Why I Don’t Clip Coupons
Many people consider clipping coupons to be one of the major tenets of frugal living. But all that time spent searching and snipping might not be worth it.
Best Money Tips: How to Afford Real Food on a Budget
Today we found articles on simple ways to afford real food on a budget, a system to organize your receipts for the whole year, and ways to make fresh flowers last longer.
Best Money Tips: Free Items You Should Take From Hotels
Today we found some great articles on free items you should take from hotels, questions to ask before hiring a financial advisor, and where to find freebies.
Baby Carrots: The Frugal Idea That Isn't
Think baby carrots are a convenient, cheap snack food? Well, you're right. But baby carrots are, by and large, more expensive than regular carrots.
7 Tough Questions About Debt, Answered
These aren't the easy, make a plan and pay it off questions about debt. These are the ones that keep you up at night.
Link-Love Makes the World Go 'Round
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High tech for mass transit
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Best Money Tips: Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid
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Why I Like My Flip Phone: The 5 Smartphone Effects
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Best Money Tips: Food Items You Should Stop Buying and Start Making
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The Right Way to Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts During Retirement
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6 Dumb Things Employment Recruiters See People Do
This former employment recruiter saw job applicants make a lot of stupid mistakes. Here's what to avoid if you want to get hired.
Charitable Giving: Give in Order to Receive
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Money Matters: Why All the Secrecy?
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