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How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.
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It seems inevitable that couples will face an income gap. Don't let a money imbalance knock the rest of your relationship off-kilter, too.
"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"
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Some thrifty buys just aren't worth the deal. You're better off buying new — or skipping the buy — on these secondhand "finds."
Downside of the Rolling Jubilee
The Rolling Jubilee is a great PR move — buying, then forgiving debt from real people. But in terms of change, one writer says it might hurt more than help.
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I haven't paid for hotels or flights in over five years, and I've traveled all over the world. Here's my secret.
Checking in With Old Goals for the New Year
It seems like New Year's resolutions were made to be broken. This year, let's change that by looking old resolutions and getting them back on track.
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Best Money Tips: Lowering Your Grocery Bill
Today we found some fantastic articles on lowering your grocery bill, getting health insurance with no job, and saving money on your data plan.
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