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How To Get A Big Payoff From College Scholarships
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Tallying the True Cost of Debt
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Best Money Tips: What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales
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Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All
It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so
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Make Cents of Healthcare with a PHR
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Don't Make These 5 Laptop-Buying Mistakes
Avoid making these five purchasing mistakes the next time you buy a laptop, and you'll save yourself a bundle.
Bouncing Back When There's No "Bounce" Left
We all have our ups and downs. We've all faced some pretty depressing odds and come out on top. But sometimes, it feels like you just can't get ahead, no matter how hard you try
The 5 Best Computer Keyboards
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Best Money Tips: Save $1,000 by Black Friday
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Best Money Tips: How to Retire By 55
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11 Ways to Prep for "Guerrilla Retirement"
More aggressive and less conventional than typical retirement plans, guerrilla retirement goes beyond the 401(k). Here's how to prepare for your own guerrilla retirement.
How Much College Can You (and Your Kid) Afford?
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Sun Protection Through Your Food
Diet may play a role in protecting our skin from the sun's harmful rays.
Needs, wants, and not even wants
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8 Expenses You Should Never Cut
We all want to trim the fat from our budget. But these eight life necessities are worth every penny.