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Lifestyle Upgrades: Beware the Diderot Effect
Upgrading one thing doesn't mean you need to upgrade another and another — although it can feel that way. And there's a name for that — the Diderot Effect.
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Why You Should Call Your Mortgage Lender Every Year
When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.
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It's easy to make mistakes when signing up for Medicare. Here's how you can avoid the big ones.
5 Reasons to Choose Traditional Books Over E-Books
Carrying around a tablet with tons of titles may be convenient, but there are some good reasons why you should keep those paper books on your shelf.
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Here Are the Right Ways (And the Wrong Ways) to Use a Personal Loan
Before you apply for a personal loan, make sure you plan to use it the right way.
Should We All Just Stop Paying the Mortgage?
Should you take advantage of the $700 billion bailout plan to help struggling homeowners and stop paying your mortgage?
What you can do to aid the conversion to digital TV
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How To Write A Resume: 12 Steps To Your Next Job
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The Ultimate Thrift Store: How Far Will You Go for a Bargain?
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People Who Became Millionaires Overnight (and What They Did With the Money)
Some lottery winners seem to wind up penniless — or worse — after their windfall. Read their stories — as well those of winners who did better.
The 5 Best Frizz Control Products
Keeping your locks frizz-free isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these frizz control products and your hair will remain smooth and tame.
10 Smart Ways to Make Yourself Hate Spending Money
You've tried and tried to control your spending, but still it gets away from you? Make spending something you dislike and watch your savings grow.
McMansion to McCottage: Why Smaller Houses Are Smarter
When it comes to our homes, is bigger always better? From saving money to cutting clutter and more, explore the benefits of buying or building small.
Organizing Your Financial Paperwork
By reducing paperwork before you organize, keeping your financial documents in order can become quick, easy, and (mostly) painless.
You Can Too: 7 Amazing Things People Have Accomplished in Under a Year
You're capable of more than you think. Don't believe it? Just read what people like you have accomplished in less than a year.
Weird Job Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)
Need to measure a building? Escape from a blender? Give an opinion on garden gnomes? Learn how to answer these and other odd interview questions.
70 Scrumptious Shrimp Recipes
Wondering what to do with the big bag of shrimp you got on sale? You'll find plenty in this lengthy list of delicious and frugal recipes for shrimp.
Investments Worth Making With $50 or Less
When it comes to investment, $50 or less might not seem like a lot of money, but there are plenty of ways to take that sum and watch it grow.