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Swoopo - great auction deals or great scam?
Today I stumbled upon a site called Swoopo. It is touted as a new auction site that combines shopping with entertainment. I took a quick look and it seemed like many items were s
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Why You Need a Plain Text Resume to Apply for Jobs Online
There are countless products out there that help job seekers format and lay out resumes to look beautiful and readable on paper. I believe that the appearance of a resume is defini
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You don't need a lot of clothes to stock a man's wardrobe properly — just these timeless and versatile pieces.
The 7 Worst Money Mistakes Married People Make
For many couples, money is the biggest source of stress — often because of these critical marriage and money mistakes. Are you and your spouse making them?
Dealing With Debt: Credit Counselors
There are three heavily advertised ways to find help to dig out of debt: credit counseling, debt settlement and bankruptcy. Which is best? Let's find out, starting with a closer lo
Sometimes, "Too Good To Be True" Is Not True
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Beauty Before Brains?
What if earning more were simply associated with how you look? Studies have found a link between success and attractiveness, but personality and dress might be just as important.
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4 Essential Financial Tips For Kicking Off Your Career
If you've recently joined the workforce, you shouldn't just think about your career path; you should think about your financial path as well.
10 Homemade Child Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought
Kid stuff is expensive! You'll save a lot and wind up with better kid stuff if you make these common products at home, instead of buy.
How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Scammers always try to pass themselves off as legit. Here's why I thought I was getting scammed recently, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
10 Organic Grocery Items That Aren't Worth It
You don't have to choose organic to avoid pesticides — you just have to know which foods to choose.
8 Personal Finance Lessons Women Learn in Their 20s
The financial lessons we learn in our 20s prepare us for the decades to follow. Here's what to learn at the intersection of youth, love, and money.
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Warm up after this year's grueling winter with a weekend — or a week — in one of these fun and frugal places.
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