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XBox 360 - Don't buy one until 2008.
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At Wise Bread, we talk a lot about frugal skills. But in many ways, there's one skill that trumps them all — ingenuity.
Save your Lunchmeat: Insurance for your Fridge
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Leopard Premiere Offers Free T’s for First Viewers
The tech world is abuzz with the news of the biggest update to the Mac OS X operating system yet – Leopard. Visit the premiere on October 26, t
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8 Things Your Boomer Parents Could Afford That You Can't
It's not just your imagination: Things are way more expensive now than they used to be.
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6 Luxe Travel Destinations That Are Cheaper in Winter
The best cure for winter blues is a getaway to these normally pricey travel destinations. The winter travel season is also the value travel season.
Teaching Kids About Money During the Holidays: Highlights from Our Chat With Lauren Young
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Lauren Young on teaching kids about money during the holidays!
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Today we found tips to shop efficiently, how to gain control of your finances in the New Year, and cheap ways to avoid dry skin in the winter.
Best Money Tips: Keep Good Food From Going Bad
Today we found some awesome articles on keeping good food from going bad, getting free stuff, and easy ways to make extra money.
Get It in Writing: A Quick Guide to Agreements and Contracts
Get any deal you make in writing — and make sure you understand what the contract actually means.
The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
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Best Money Tips: 20 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Today we found the 20 things you should never buy at full price, some research on the dirtiest hotels in America, and adventurous ways to make money during a snowstorm.
7 Ways That Anyone Can Travel for Free
Satisfying your wanderlust doesn't have to drain your savings. In fact, if you're clever, you can travel for free.
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Ask the Readers: What's the Best Money Move You've Ever Made?
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