A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way
We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde
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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
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Not too late to get your IRS stimulus rebate--if you qualify
A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way
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Many senior citizens have become more interested in how annuities can fulfill their retirement investment goals.
A champion of savings over spending
We're subjected to constant barrage of unhelpful advice to the effect that what the economy needs is more spending. (The stimulus program is one piece of this.) It's kind of unde
The Only 4 Things a Vegetable Garden Needs
Getting seeds to sprout into a bountiful harvest seems like a lot of hard work. The truth is, your garden only needs a few fundamentals to produce well.
Best Money Tips: Stupid Things We Do When We're Poor
Today we found articles on stupid things we do when we're poor, conversational skills everyone should master, and ways to stretch your summer travel budget.
Avoid Big Dental Bills with Safe and Inexpensive Products
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Could you profit from Obama and Geithner's toxic assets plan?
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Best Money Tips: 7 Ways to Get Free Gas
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These 8 Everyday Buys Will Be Cheaper This Summer
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A Frugal Resource: The Community College
One of my favorite frugal resources is the community college. Even though I’ve taken several classes at my local college, I’ve barely tapped into the depth of resources available n
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.
How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three
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Flashback Friday: 51 Easy Ways to Live a Happier Life
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Cheap Thrills That Actually Satisfy
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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
The 5 Things You Need to Survive a Job Loss
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