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25 Bite-Sized Money Resolutions to Make 2015 Your Biggest Year Yet
You don't have to make life-altering changes to see big results. Start with one or two of these small money resolutions and grow from there!
10 Expensive Things That Look Cheap
It's smart to spend more to buy quality and value. But it's doubly dumb to pay way, way more and wind up something that delivers so much less.
8 Types of Investors — Which One Are You?
From set-it-and-forget-it to ultra hands on, there are many different types of investors. Which one are you?
Financial Lessons From "It's A Wonderful Life"
The classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life” isn't just a heartwarming holiday classic — it also contains financial lessons that are still relevant today.
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Decorate your place with pictures, artwork, and anything else in a frame quickly and accurately with these simple tricks.
How to Calculate Future Value, and Why It Matters
Discover how simple spreadsheet projections about future investments can help you make long-term decisions today.
Stock These 20 Frugal Foods for Tough Financial Times
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Do you drive one of the least-stolen cars in America? Read this to find out.
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What You Need to Know About Filing an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster
When your home is a casualty of natural disaster, know what steps to take immediately with your insurance company.
The 7 Most Relaxing Ways to Spend Your Lunch Hour
When your lunch break rolls around, leave the computer, get off the phone, and use your time for you — stop giving it to the man.