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Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows
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That "What if you knew you were going to die" question
You've no doubt seen the question in many different forms. Sometimes it's, "What would you do if you learned you were going to die tomorrow?" Other times it's "What would you do
All the Ways Minimum Payments Are Evil
Credit card debt can be rough enough on its own. It's the minimum payments, though, that will really hurt you.
Americans' savings rate up to almost 7% - who benefits?
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Are You Spending Too Much on "Normal" Expenses?
What is normal, anyway? When it comes to your spending, these numbers show how you stack up against the average.
Best Money Tips: How to Master Small Talk
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15 Cheap Staple Dishes From Around the World
People around the world have been eating delicious, frugal, and healthful food for centuries. Try these international cheap eats!
10 Vacation Rental Alternatives to Airbnb
Airbnb isn't your only solution for short-term vacation rentals. Check out these other sites, too!
The 5 Best Media Streamers
Want to watch your favorite TV shows and movies without needing to pay those high cable bills? These five media streamers let you do that and more.
Replace These 8 Luxury Buys With Their Cheaper, Better Alternatives
Look beyond the status that goes with a luxe price, and these cheap alternatives give you most of the value, but at a fraction of the cost.
31 Foolproof Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill
From Meatless Mondays to rain checks, these supermarket money-savers will save you big on your next grocery run.
Best Money Tips: Money Skills Everyone Should Have
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8 Hotel and Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers
It pays to be judicious about how you spend your money on business trips. Here are some hotel and car rental tips that will keep your team happy.
How to Use Portion Control to Lose Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenge when plates are piled high. Learn how to cut down on your serving sizes and shed pounds.
What to Do If Your Employer Won't Pay You
There are bad bosses; and then there are bosses who won't even pay up.
4 Ways Credit Cards Manipulate You Into More Debt
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