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Best Money Tips: How to Make Serious Cash With Your Car
Today we found articles on ways to make serious cash with your car, how to get the most out of your slow cooker with dump meals, and techniques to stay confident under pressure.
Going Green: How to Live a (Nearly) Cash-Only Life
Whether you have a problem with credit-card debt or just want a new way to budget, it might be time to go for the green.
Flower Power - A Guide to Frugal Valentine's Flowers
Flowers can be a huge expense on Valentine's Day. Spend wisely on these frugal blooms instead!
The 5 Best Yoga Blocks
Take your yoga practice to the next level with the right yoga block for balance and stability. Any of these five best yoga blocks are good bets!
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3 Life Lessons I've Learned Since Becoming a Parent
For one writer, having her first child hasn't just taught her a lot about parenting — it's also provided some great lessons about life.
How to Calculate the Value of Your Credit Card Rewards
Ever wonder what your credit card rewards are actually worth? Let's find out.
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Best Money Tips: 2012 Holiday Layaway Plans Explained
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10 Frugal Ways to Reduce Workplace Stress
You can reduce your stress levels at work without spending much (or any) money. Science says so!
Book review: Supercapitalism
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What's a Split Credit Report - And How Much Is It Hurting Your Score
If your three credit reports don't seem to align, you may have a fragmented report. Here's how to fix it.
Book review: Reinventing Collapse
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Small, Cheap Steps to Weight Loss
If you prefer baby steps to great strides, try these tips and tricks for cutting calories from your diet and burning off some extra pounds.
8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit
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The Cost of Full-Time Travel
“How much does it cost to travel full-time as a Professional Hobo?” I am asked this question regularly by readers of my personal website. And while I maintain that the cost of full
Book review: Wabi Sabi Simple
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Best Credit Cards for (New) Parents
Having kids changes your spending habits. Shouldn't your credit card change to match? Here are five smart cards to switch to post-baby.
The 5 Best Webcams
If you make regular video calls or record videos on your computer, a webcam can be a worthwhile investment. Here are the five best.
15 Things You Should Do Today to Prepare for a Pandemic Flu
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