Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
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Not on my body of course; that would be freakish. And if you’re visualizing it right now, I’m really sorry…especially if you’re eating. No, I’m basically reacting to several incide
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Ok, so I admit it; I’m a Star Wars geek (although I’m certainly not alone). I was watching my favorite of the original trilogy last night, The Empire Strikes Back, when I had an ep
8 Necessities That Will Be Cheaper in 2016
2015 was a great year — and 2016 looks even better. These eight buys will be cheaper in the New Year.
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So you bought an HD DVD player. Now what?
It’s gone. HD DVD lost the war, Blu-Ray is the winner. Toshiba has admitted defeat and will discontinue all of its HD DVD products. No more players, no more recorders, no more disc
How Credit Card Companies Prey on Your Basic Needs
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Home Education Curriculum on the Cheap: 10 Ways to Learn for Less
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Best Money Tips: Things Teens Should Do With Their Money
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Sittin' on Dubs: The Andrew Jackson Proposal
Twenty dollars isn't what it used to be and for that matter, given recent events, neither is $100, $1,000 or $10,000. With consumer confidence waning, why not get your swagger
Celebrate Love, Not Money, With These Recycled Valentine's Day Gifts
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The Gasoline Pump "Y2K" Problem
Here in San Mateo County, many gas stations are starting to sport prices above $4.00 per gallon. The trusty Gas and Shop down the street is still holding on to $3.93 per ga
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Not on my body of course; that would be freakish. And if you’re visualizing it right now, I’m really sorry…especially if you’re eating. No, I’m basically reacting to several incide
Best Money Tips: All You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement
Today we found some stellar articles on all you need to know about saving for retirement, personal finance experiences for older kids, and average tax refunds.
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Do your normal financial routines feel blah? Does saving not give you the same rush that it used to? Does investing feel overwhelming, dull, or uninteresting? Then maybe you're man
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Bought My Second House
You might think that once you've bought one house, you're a pro. But being a second-time homebuyer can come with some unexpected surprises.