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12 Habits of Highly Responsible Credit Card Users
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J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about muggle money struggles. After all, she once had her share.
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5 Financial Moves Now That You'll Regret When You Retire
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The 1-Cent Cell Phone Protector, and Other Hacks.
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Dried Fruit, Paint Brushes, and 8 Other Things You Should Keep in the Fridge
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Here's How Long Your Beauty Products Really Last
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6 Money Moves to Make If Your Net Worth Is Negative
Net worth is an important marker of personal financial health. What do you do when it hovers in subzero territory?
How to Make 8 Trending Halloween Costumes on the Cheap
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Hobby Lobby, Who Exactly Are You Trying To Fool?
Has someone been over-inflating prices in Hobby Lobby, just to make the sales prices more profitable for the store? What do you think?