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Reverse Mortgages: The Best Way to "Eat Your Home"?
A reverse mortgage allows a senior citizen homeowner to access the equity in their home without having to sell their house or otherwise uproot themselves unwillingly.
Tax Deductions to Start Thinking About Now
Tax deductions can save you a lot, but who wants to worry about them during the holidays? Here's what to do now to prepare for the end of the year.
How to Score a European Cruise for $1,000 or Less
If Europe is on your bucket list, but you need to maximize your time and your budget, a cruise can help.
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Best Money Tips: Do These Things to Be Happy Today
Today we found some great articles on things you can do today to be happy, ways to save time in the morning, and how to travel with only a carry-on.
3 Times Bankruptcy Is the Right Move
A bankruptcy can take a terrible toll on your credit and your financial future. But sometimes it's the only way to escape debt and start anew.
The Power of the Customer in Banking
When big banks make big changes we don't like, it's easy to feel helpless. But the truth is that raising your voice can make a real difference.
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When Airline Miles Aren't Worth the Effort
Frequent flyer programs may be lucrative if you earn enough miles, but they can also be a pain. Learn when they aren't worth your time.
4 New Year Budget Resolutions You Should Make Now
Chances are you'll make one or two financial resolutions on New Year's Eve. All we're saying is: Why wait?
Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Relax
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5 Simple Ways to Make a Hotel Feel Like Home
Working on the road can feel make you feel lost and lonely, but these homey hotel hacks will help you keep your routine.
How to Find a Great Babysitter
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Should You be Ashamed to be on Public Assistance?
Government assistance such as the Food Stamp Program and cash welfare payments are sticky topics of discussion. What exactly is frugal about us
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Can You Have It All? 4 Tips for Doing More With Your Time
Many of us think we don't have enough time in the day to do what we really want — but the truth is that, well, that's not quite true. Discover how to do more.