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What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
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In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate.
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Budgeting for the rest of us, or How to follow a budget without breaking down in tears
Budgeting can be difficult. For some people (like me!), it brings up things that they may not want to see. For others, it's a necessary but frustrating tool to curtail spending, or a painful reminder of how much they overspent, yet again. [more]
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Best Buy scamming customers with Intranet - UPDATED!
George Gombossy, consumer watchdog for The Courant , broke this story on March 2nd of this month. It's a great story, and I apologise to George for not stating him as the source in my original post, my bad entirely. [more]
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101 fantastic freebies for your PC
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Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
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13 Wonderful Household Uses for Essential Oils
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Cancel Student Loans to Save — and Receive an Interest-Free 120-Day Loan
What's an easy way to have less debt? Return money you don't need. In federal loan lingo, it's called "canceling" your loan, and it can save you a lot.
Best Money Tips: BBQ on a Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on BBQing on a budget, buying quality furniture, and how to avoid pesky travel fees.
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How to travel to and from Canada
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Whether it's cutting coupons or buying generic, prescription drug costs can be whittled down with a little insight... and this free advice!
Make These 9 Health Moves Now or You'll Regret It in 20 Years
What kind of shape will you be in 20 years from now? Do your future self a favor and start making some easy health moves now.
5 Money Accomplishments You Should Be Proud Of
Don't beat yourself up over the financial challenges ahead. Be proud of what you've already accomplished.
Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate
In response to the recent credit squeeze, the Federal Reserve did something unusual: they cut the discount rate without cutting the federal funds rate. The federal funds rate is the rate at [more]
3 Ways Confidence Makes You Better With Money
They say confidence is key, and your bank account likely won't argue. Go on — hold your head high and claim what's yours.
How to Manage Your Money When You're Too Busy to Think About It
Money management is always doable — even when life is busy.