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Back in 1996, I was a partial scholarship private college student with the “gold” meal plan. Despite having access to food almost anytime I wanted, I often went hungry. Why? I was
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We are so excited to be mentioned in the most recent print issue of TIME magazine. Readers looking here for blog posts by myself or our other bloggers will find that we have a wid
On Choosing and Defending Your Luxuries
How do you defend your luxuries? Easy: You defend them to yourself, not to some other guy.
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Garage sales can be intimidating if you've never organized one before. Follow these 10 simple steps and you'll be on your way to having your own successful garage sale.
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Best Money Tips: Alaska Doesn't Want You
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at why Alaska really doesn't want you and how you can choose the right type of baby carrier for your little bundle. You'
5 Tips for Easy College Savings
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6 Savvy Strategies to Ward Away College Hunger and Avoid Overspending
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When Should You Get a Vacation Rental Instead of a Hotel?
With the growth of sites like Airbnb, more travelers are choosing to stay in room and house rentals rather than hotels. Learn how it can save you money.
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