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Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
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The new $5 enters circulation today with a ceremonial "first spend" at the gift shop of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.
Since 1998, the US Treasury has had a pretty good deal for small savers who were worried about inflation--the Series I Savings Bond. The interest it paid was based on inflation pl
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
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Best Money Tips: 60 Ways to Make Money Without a Job
Today we found terrific articles on ways to make money without a job, tips to clean holiday party stains, and lazy ways to save money.
Best Money Tips: Get Healthy and Save Money at the Same Time
Today we found some great articles on getting healthy and saving money at the same time, celebrating New Year’s without spending a dime, and awesome side business ideas for 2015.
4 Keys to Creating Loyal Customers
Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
7 Easy Ways to Invest in China
China's economy just keeps on growing and making people richer. Here's how an average investor like you can get in on it.
Frugality: Are You Still in the Closet?
Are you open about your frugal lifestyle? If you've been keeping it hidden, maybe it's time to celebrate your thrifty ways. Here's why.
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It's Friday, it's time for another deal. I must preface this by saying I'm not really a huge fan of the XBox 360, not because it's a bad console but I'm no fan of the reliability r
10 Pointless Fees That Are Sabotaging Your Budget
Just because you have been paying that fee doesn't mean you need to keep on paying it.
Get More from Pumpkin Carving by Baking the Seeds
Even if you don’t celebrate Halloween, the pumpkin is a staple food for fall recipes and decorating schemes. The bright orange squash variety i
Miser v. Stunna: A Case Study
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Put Together an Advance Directive in an Afternoon
With all the talk about having a will when you die, very few people consider having one for while you’re alive. Living wills, often referred
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The 5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Millennials
You don't have to make it there to make it somewhere. Enjoy big city living without the big city cost in these five medium-sized metropolises.
New $5 bill starts circulating today
The new $5 enters circulation today with a ceremonial "first spend" at the gift shop of President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.
The 5 Best Espresso Makers
"I drink espresso" isn't an excuse to waste money at the coffee shop. Save money by making it yourself at home with one of these great machines.
I Bond rates go to zero
Since 1998, the US Treasury has had a pretty good deal for small savers who were worried about inflation--the Series I Savings Bond. The interest it paid was based on inflation pl
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
Are poor folks and the middle class on the same side?
Rational people try to buy what they need at the cheapest price they can find. There's a contrary argument, though, that holds that it's "shooting themselves in the foot" for poor
7 Ways My Clunker Is Smarter Than a Hybrid
Hybrid cars are all the rage, but keeping a "clunker" might be a better move, environmentally and financially.
10 Smart and Frugal Uses for Epsom Salt
Instead of buying expensive cleaners and beauty products, you can save a ton of cash if you use good old fashioned epsom salt instead.