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When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
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When it comes to your life, what do you want? If you can't answer this question, you won't ever know when you've been successful.
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Everyone loves to hate on the typical 9-to-5 work schedule, but it might actually be ideal for you.
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Ask the Readers: Are You Taking a Vacation This Summer?
Tell us if you are taking a vacation this summer and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
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If you want to protect your nest egg without a lot of worry or hassle, consider these low-risk mutual funds that'll help you sleep at night.
11 Jobs With High Earnings and Growth
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Mental Tricks That Will Help You Hate Winter Less
With the endless falling of snow, winter can be a miserable time. Hate it a little less by adding these clever mental tricks to your arsenal.
4 Credit Card Transactions That Don't Earn Rewards
Credit card rewards are pretty awesome, but they don't dole 'em out for everything.
The 5 Best Exercise Mats
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Is your country corrupt?
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Naturally Get Rid of Ants in Your Kitchen
Spring and summer are prime times for ants to troop into your kitchen looking for sweet morsels. Learn how to get rid of them cheaply and naturally.
Stock These 20 Frugal Foods for Tough Financial Times
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5 Hotel Room Booking Tools Every Frugal Traveler Should Know
Wise Bread editor Janet Alvarez shares some great frugal travel tools on TV — and right here, too, just in case you can't tune in.
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Healthy Eating: The Sequel
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