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Best Money Tips: Things That Cause Your Bills to Skyrocket
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Rent-to-own may sound convenient, but buyer beware: The amount you'll overpay is rarely, if ever, worth it.
10 Tricks to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean While You Cook
Keeping tidy while cooking makes for better meals and easier clean-up, and it doesn't take a lot of effort with these labor-saving shortcuts.
Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Entertain Yourself at Home
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These Are the 7 Features Home Buyers Want Most
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5 Politicians Who Struggled With Debt
Money woes can strike just about anyone, even those who would seek to lead us. Would you vote for these five debtors?
Financial IQ Test: How Healthy Are Your Bank Accounts?
Following is a Financial IQ Test, designed to help you determine how healthy your bank accounts –- and your interaction with them -– are. Tally up your score and see how you fare.
The Problem With Car Title Loans
A car title loan is one way to get cash really fast. It's also one way to lose cash, really, really fast.
When It's Time to Destroy Debt, Start With a Goal
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9 Amazing DIY Lamps You Want in Your House
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Best Money Tips: Essential Things to Do to Retire Early
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13 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Don't forget this very important person on your holiday gift list — you! How about one of these smart financial gifts?