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Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.
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People Are Still Spending Too Much on Their Weddings
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white, and about to enter a life of debt because she spent way too much on her wedding.
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The High Cost of the "Treat Yourself" Mindset
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What Can Retailers Do With Their Unwanted Merchandise?
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