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Instead of a how-to article, or even a "Top 10" list, I want to tell you part of my own story. I've tried to put this into a list, tried to make it into something else, and I just keep coming back to the story. [more]

What's better than a mid-summer get-together with friends? A mid-summer get-together that's simple to plan and easy to pay for!

I haven't had a landline in years. I'm dead serious. Years. So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]

Creating a budget is hard but sticking to it might be harder. Don't let burnout ruin all your work so far.

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A good deal on Groupon is also sometimes worth a good laugh. You'll never believe these wacky offers.

A 4GB flash card for under $40, shipped? Yup, it's a deal. Grab it while you can. [more]