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On Black Friday, using your credit card usually means big savings, bonus discounts, and extra protection.
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Science Shows That Saying Thanks Can Improve Your Health and Happiness
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An Introduction to High Yield Reward Checking Accounts
Here is a quick introduction to reward checking accounts and how you can take advantage of these high yielding accounts.
This Simple Mistake on a Credit Application May Cost You
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Which Beauty Subscription Boxes Are Worth the Cost?
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7 of the Most Innovative, Useful, and Insane Desks
Whether you want to conserve space, sit less, or just have a desk that's really, really cool, these unique options will make your office awesome.
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How well do you know your auto insurance coverage? Take this Financial IQ Test to see if you're getting the most bang for your insurance buck.
Make Your Computer Last (Almost) Forever With Some Simple Tricks
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The Food Strainer: My New, Old-Fashioned Gadget
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Beware These Sneaky Fees on Discount Airfare
Discount airlines promise to get you where you're going on a dime. Are they really such a deal?
10 Things You Don't Actually Need to Buy for Your New Baby (Plus 5 You Must)
It's tempting to fill up a baby registry with all sorts of newborn gear. Resist the urge and focus on stuff you'll really use.