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Patriotism and Personal Finance - A Brief Walk Through American History
To all the Americans out there, happy Independence Day! I think this a great day to reflect upon how personal finance and patriotism is so intertwined in America. So I dug up a f
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Today we found helpful articles on what to buy in March, strategies for successful spring cleaning, and amazing meals that you can make for $5 or less.
Track your spending. Or not.
One of the most universal bits of advice from financial planners is to track your spending. It's also one of the most universally rejected bits of financial advice--rejected by pe
Big List of Senior Discounts
If you're over the age of 55, you can start saving more money on everyday things with this big list of senior discounts.
The 10 Biggest Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money
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10 Budget Design Ideas for a Kids' Playroom
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Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
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Ask the Readers: Where Did You Learn to Budget?
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Handle a Cash Catastrophe
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Best Money Tips: 20+ Ways to Save Big at Home Depot
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Help! My Money Scares Me!: Tips for Educating Yourself Without Feeling Overwhelmed
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17 Places to Find Investment Inspiration
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Should you take a second job?
When you're strapped for cash just before the holidays, it might behoove you to remember that right now is the busiest time of the year for big box retailers, and many of them are
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Several months ago, I wrote an article asking what you would do when gas prices skyrocketed. Now, the price of gasoline is in freefall. It’s already dipped below $2/gallon in some
Look Waste in the Face (and Save More than Money)
I’m addicted to how-to tips for saving money; Shave a few dollars off any of my enormous utility bills, and my heart belongs to you. Sometimes it takes more than savvy know-how to