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Instead of prolonging your suffering, you can engage in regular home maintenance that can help prevent allergy attacks stemming from your indoor environment.
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Drive down one of the many residential streets in the nation and it is likely you will find one with multiple listings. It may look like a lot of possibilities if you are in the ma
Amidst the financial crisis, many home builders around the country have run out of financing. Last week a bank decided to completely level 16 completed and partially built homes i
Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically,
Awhile back we invited small business owners to share how a membership to Sam’s Club may help them save money in this tough economy. We received great feedback from many small bus
Is the amount of gas you are pumping - and paying for - really the amount of gas that ends up in your tank? Here's a quick and easy test to make sure you are getting your money's w
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A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I
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Fuel Up Your Kids -- Frugally
Fueling your kids with fat, sodium, and sweet stuff is no way to help them cruise through the day. The good news is that, despite the sluggish economy, you can provide low-fat and
Recession Journal Part I: 'Fast' Money in the '09
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Don't Fall for These Common Obamacare Scams
Nothing brings out grifters like chaos and confusion. The opening of the Obamacare health insurance exchanges has given them a golden opportunity.
Control Your Allergies with Regular Cleaning
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6 Tools That Stop Computer Distractions and Help You Stay on Task
Oh, soooo cute! It's a GIF of a kitten playing with a shiny button! Defend your focus and your productivity with this collection of distraction smashers.
Quick Tip: How to Sell Your Home When Your Neighbors Are Too
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FinCon13 Recap: Rapping, Scavenger Hunts, Interviews, and More!
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Congratulations to SaveUp's No Spend Challenge Winners!
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Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes
By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.
How to Eliminate Holiday Debt
A little too generous this holiday season? Get back in the black with these quick debt-busting tips.
Need cheap or free construction materials? Go to a demolished housing development.
Amidst the financial crisis, many home builders around the country have run out of financing. Last week a bank decided to completely level 16 completed and partially built homes i
3 Ways Technology Can Keep You Healthy
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Carnival of Personal Finance #205: Pay it Forward Edition
Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically,
The 8 Best Ways to Save on Back-to-School Supplies Right NOW
Is it already time to start thinking about back to school? It is if you want to save money!
LCD vs. Plasma: What's the Better Value?
If you're longing to make a big-screen TV the centerpiece to your home theater system, consider the deal-rich plasma option.
Bulk Buying and Small Business (Our $100 GC Winner Shares the Scoop)
Awhile back we invited small business owners to share how a membership to Sam’s Club may help them save money in this tough economy. We received great feedback from many small bus
Are You Being Ripped off at the Gas Station?
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Budgeting for Your Next Vacation: Yaycations
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My best posts that got no attention
A few times I've written a post that I thought was good, but that seemed to vanish into the blogosphere without a trace. On my two-year anniversary of writing for Wise Bread, I