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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
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We all love to give gifts, but sometimes tight budgets make it difficult. Use these ideas to give thoughtful gifts without spending much — or any — money.
Should You Wait to Go to College?
For many people, college is the immediate next step after high school. But sometimes, that's not the best decision to make.
5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer
The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?
10 Things You Should NOT Do to Your Yard This Fall
With the holidays approaching the last thing on your mind is next year's lawn. Prep your yard now to save time and money on landscaping next spring.
5 Ways to Build Business Credit When You're Self-Employed
If you're self-employed, you have two credit scores to worry about: Yours, and your business's.
What Makes a Home's Location "Good"
When searching for the perfect new home, make sure the location is perfect, too.
Get the Most Out of Safeway's Just for U Deals
Safeway offers personalized grocery discounts with its Just for U program. If you're in the know, you can squeeze even more savings out of it.
5 Affordable and Unforgettable Experiences to Have in National Parks This Summer
Summertime fun in national parks can become surprisingly costly if you aren't careful. But these affordable activities will create memories that'll last a lifetime.
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How We Brainwash Ourselves Into Brand Loyalty
If you think you're immune to marketing, think again — in fact, you might be convincing yourself to buy something and not even realize that you're doing it.
How Much Should Your Kids Know About Your Finances?
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Introverts might seem like underdogs, but while the extroverts are busy soaking up the spotlight, it's those watchful wallflowers who are winning — quietly.
Is Student Loan Debt as Bad as It Seems?
Student loan debt is clearly a major financial burden for recent grads, but is it as bad as other kinds of debt?
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Corporations were invented a few hundred years ago--created to increase the wealth and power of favored businessmen (and the governments that favored them). They have become such
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If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong
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7 Times You Shouldn't File an Insurance Claim
Insurance is there to protect you from costly damages to your home and car. But sometimes, it's best not to file a claim at all.
Don't Carry a Balance? Here's Why You Still Need a Credit Card
You never carry a balance on your credit card, so why do you need one at all? Well, there are a few good reasons.
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One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
The weird logic of economic growth
Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing? If they call it anything,