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From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.
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Can't afford limes? Use these replacements to save money and awaken your taste buds.
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Nancy Trejos is a personal finance writer for the Washington Post. While she was advising readers on financial problems, she was actually so broke that she had to ask her hardwo
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Seven U.S. states boast zero income tax. But, would the relocation actually save you money in the long run?
Women Pay More for Health Care — Here's How to Pay Less
Many factors can spike your health care costs through the roof. Including being a woman.
Are Your Financial Habits Just Bad?
From brushing our teeth to buying little things we don't need, small bad habits can make a big difference in our lives. Learn how your habits might affect your bottom line.
What Does Being Rich Mean to You Anyway?
How much money do you think you need to be considered rich? Is it solely just due to a number in your bank account?
7 Things You Should Never Do With Your Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Racking up travel rewards will be a wasted effort if you keep making these mistakes with your rewards credit cards.
Save Money by Making Your Own Mustard?
Welcome to my third and final installment about making your own condiments. I have now experimented with mayonnaise, ketchup, and finally, mustard.
5 Surprising Budget Habits of Wealthy Financial Gurus
Even for the wealthiest of the wealthy, the simpler (and cheaper) things in life are better.
The 5 Best Ways to Spend the First 10 Minutes of Your Workday
If you don't do morning right, chances are the rest of the day is shot, too. Set aside 10 minutes early to set the stage for a productive day.
16 Ways You Are Causing Road Rage
It's not your fault if the other driver has poor impulse control, but you really should avoid these rage inducing driving behaviors.
15 Time-Saving Tools Everyone Should Own
Where does the time go? Who knows, but without these 15 must-have time and labor savers, it would go even faster.
The 7 Best and Worst Ways to Ask for Help
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Do You Spend More with Cash or Credit?
I totaled up all my credit card expenses in 2010 to try to figure out if I spent more using credit than I would have with cash. Here's what I found.
12 Money-Saving Tricks You Can Learn From Hipsters
You know why Hipsters ride fixies? One gear is cheaper than 10. That and more frugal lessons from the latest edition of youth counter-culture.
5 Careers Where Women Earn More Than Men
The wage gap is no secret. But in these five career fields, it's women who come out on top of the pay scale.
99 Free or Virtually Free Ways to De-Stress
Stressing out over the economy? Here are 99 ways to de-stress that won't hurt your wallet.
Best Money Tips: Improve Your Conversation Skills
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