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Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.
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Today we found the 20 things you should never buy at full price, some research on the dirtiest hotels in America, and adventurous ways to make money during a snowstorm.
The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52
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I remember being just a tad bit smug when auntie Margie exclaimed that her favorite grandson was apprenticing to fix toilets at the age of seventeen instead of getting ready for co
Instructables for the Extreme Cheap Lifestyle
Are you a super cheapskate with an affinity for making everything yourself? Here are some Instructables that will tickle your fancy! Learn to furnish your home, gather food, and
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I have always loathed Valentine's day because everywhere I went I would see gaudy pink and red balloons and roses and men who are literally suckered into buying the useless thi
Is Peer Pressure Keeping You Poor?
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Best Money Tips: Become an Efficient Shopper in 10 Minutes
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Foreign exchange class action settlement
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Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd
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419 baiting – keeping online scammers running in circles
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Get It in Writing: A Quick Guide to Agreements and Contracts
Get any deal you make in writing — and make sure you understand what the contract actually means.
The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
Single folks, would you like to go out for a drink? The answer should be yes — and not just because it's frugal.
What You Need to Know About the FDIC
How safe is your money? Well, if you keep it in a bank, it's kept very safe by the U.S. Government...up to a point.
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Big Savings and Free Shipping Through Monday at Ann Taylor Loft!
Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products
Best Money Tips: 20 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Today we found the 20 things you should never buy at full price, some research on the dirtiest hotels in America, and adventurous ways to make money during a snowstorm.
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Best Money Tips: Healthy Home Remedies That Work
Today we health home remedies, the best and worst things to buy in February, and tips to save on flowers.
What will you do when gas hits $4 per gallon?
The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52