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I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
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The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. He
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Today we found some great articles on finding financial improvement, the reality of passive income, and lessons we can learn from Candy Crush Saga.
The Bank Christmas Tree
What are we teaching our children about wants and needs this Christmas? At my local bank branch the 'give to the needy' Christmas tree has reached new levels of tackiness.
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I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
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It's no secret that college tuition and the related expenses can be daunting for students and families. Here are seven tips for minimizing the costs of college.
FSBO: How to Sell Your Home on Your Own
For Sale By Owner saves having to pay an agent's commission, but it will only work if you know what you are doing and plan ahead.
2 Things You Must Know Before Making a Major Spending Decision
Some investments and major purchases are better than others. Learn to to identify each — and how to find your way to financial security.
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Today we found some stellar articles on stacking the deck for a better life, how retirees can avoid going broke, and ways to save on car repairs.
Turn Last Year's Taxes Into This Year's Financial Spring Cleaning
Don't shove all your tax paperwork back in the drawer just yet. Go the rest of the way to a better financial future with a few simple steps.
9 Reasons Your IT Person Is a Super Hero
Every company has an IT person and that person is probably taken for granted. See why these pros are actually superheroes, saving you more than you know.
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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
8 Personal Finance Lessons From "Parks and Recreation"
The staff at the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department can teach us a lot about personal finance, whether they mean to or not.
5 Ways to Get Junk Gone
The beginning of the new year always seems like a good time to get rid of things that you've been meaning to. But some junk you just can't get rid of on Freecyle or Craigslist. He
10 Weird Ways to Get Things Done That Might Work For You
Feel like your to-do list just goes on and on, no matter what you do? Try these (especially #5), and see if you aren't closer to "done."
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12 New Ways Restaurants Trick You to Spend More
From anchoring to the Midas Touch, learn how restaurateurs and their employees exploit consumer psychology to get you to spend more.
Best Money Tips: Eat Better Food For Less
Today we found some awesome articles on eating better food for less, making big life decisions, and cheap baby essentials under $30.
The Worst Holiday Credit Cards
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The 4 Most Effective Times for Setting a New Goal
Take advantage of some quirks in the calendar — and your psychology — to jumpstart your campaign to reach your next goal.
Do You Have Any of These 4 Most Irrational Fears?
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