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A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
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There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
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Today we found some great articles to help you eat healthy on a tight budget, save money on coffee, and make Halloween costumes that cost next to nothing.
Today we found some great articles on easy ways to save in October, frugal methods to fight the flu, and what to do about eating habits that make you less productive.
Here are ten easy ways for improving both the environment and your lifestyle. Implement just a few of them and you'll likely see a benefit to your bank account at the end of th
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Best Money Tips: 27 Ways to Make the World a Better Place
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You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?
10 Ways to Do LA On the Cheap
The City of Angels may be one of the most expensive in the country, but you can enjoy the best it has to offer without offering it everything in your wallet.
6 Guilty Pleasures That Are Killing Your Budget
Don't let your guilty pleasure ruin your budget. Instead, see how much your habit is really costing you each year and how to better spend the money.
Best Money Tips: Grocery Saving Strategies
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The Best Store Credit Card: Target REDcard
Target shoppers should check out the Target REDcard, which offers 5% off on all purchases and convenient benefits.
Mind Control Guru Can Pay With Blank Sheets of Paper
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Exercise (and alcohol) good for your brain
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Is this the weirdest freebie ever?
Anyone who knows me knows I'm no fan of WalMart. Aside from their horrific treatment of workers and the impact they have on the economy, their stores just suck all the energy out o
Gold as an investment
There are those who point to the 1980 peak gold price of $850/oz and observe that the price would have to go up to $2149/oz just to get back to that point. I say, take a second lo
Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
Today we found some awesome articles on saving on college textbooks, never wasting money on spoiled food again, and surprising times when your credit counts.
Are you giving burglars the key to your home?
I’m lucky enough to know, both personally and through friends, some very nice guys in the local police departments. So when they reveal methods of criminals, I am all ears. This ti
Why there's no reason NOT to buy store brand baby formula.
There’s nothing like starting an article with a double negative is there? Sorry, but it was the easiest way to get my point across. As a father of a 3-year old and a soon to be 1-y
Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget
Today we found some great articles to help you eat healthy on a tight budget, save money on coffee, and make Halloween costumes that cost next to nothing.
5 Money Moves to Make Before Applying For a Credit Card
If you're feeling the urge to apply for a shiny new credit card, not so fast! Make sure these money moves get checked off first.
McDonald's Treats for Less Than a Dime -- Chicago Area
One-dollar coupon books give kids three pies, three cookies, three cones and three fries or apple dippers.
Best Money Tips: Easy Ways to Save Money in October
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10 Easy Ways to be Nicer to the Environment and Your Wallet
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