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Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
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Ask the Readers: What Small Thing Brings You the Most Joy?
Tell us what small thing brings you the most joy and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Vacation Destination?
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7 Credit Card Application Tips for the Best Chance of Approval
Easy steps to increase your chances of approval when you apply for a credit card.
The 5 Best Ice Cream Makers
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Best Money Tips: Creative Ways to Say Thank You
Today we found some stellar articles on creative ways to say thank you, signs you're over your job, and how to eat vegetarian on the cheap.
8 Ways to Save on Smartphone Costs While Traveling
A phone's a great — even necessary — travel companion, but the data costs can mount. Extend your trip by cutting the cost of smartphone roaming.
Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending
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Best Money Tips: How to Make Your Retirement More Successful
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6 Ways to Use Technology to Upgrade Your Career
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Book review: Towers of Gold
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Stuff We Love: The MacBook Pro, a Hassle-Free Laptop
After decades of computing, a committed PC user makes the switch to a MacBook Pro — and his only regret is that he didn't make the switch sooner.
Flashback Friday: 68 Best Ways to Make Money That Are Actually Fun
Whether paying off debt or saving for something special, everyone could use some extra cash. These money-makers don't even feel like work.
5 Questions Couples Should Ask in the Money Talk
Once a couple decides to live together, it's crucial to be on the same page financially. Before you move in, sit down and ask yourselves these questions.
New Rules of Budgeting: Focus on Your Dreams
Old-school budgets are boring. Try this new fun approach that focuses on your dreams instead of your restrictions.
15 Halloween Costumes for People Who Hate Dressing Up
If you think dressing up is a drag but still need a get up for a costume party, consider one of these low-effort, high-reward "costumes."
4 Clever Ways to Control Your Spending -- and One That Will Shock You!
For most of us controlling our spending just takes a little willpower. For others, more shocking modes of behavior modification are required.
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2 Things You Must Know Before Making a Major Spending Decision
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The New Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi Is Good News for Costco Shoppers
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