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Goals come from our values. In 2013, why not live according to your values instead of constantly striving to reach goals?
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What to Buy, and Avoid Buying, in February
Winter rolls on, as do the rolling discounts. Read on for the stuff you can buy cheap this month — and the stuff you should hold off on.
Relax And Conquer
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Book review: Happier
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The 5 Best Dishwashers
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Now It's Easier than Ever to Cut the Cable
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8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit
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My Small-Town Move That Ended The Job-Search Blues
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Kick that Cell Phone Contract: Save with a Prepaid Plan
If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.
5 Ways to Spend Less on Fido and Fluffy
While having a pet may make your life fuller, sometimes it won't make you monetarily richer. Here are five simple ways to save money on pet expenses.
The 5 Best Surround Sound Speakers
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The 5 Best Universal Remotes
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