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This classic fable illustrates the fundamental difference in savers and spenders. Spenders live for the moment, frittering away their earnings on things like technology gadgets, e
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I'm trying yet another task management system and I think I've found a keeper. I've been on a search for quite some time, and while many people have strong opinions on their favori
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These buzzy insects are important for pollination, but they're not quite fun when they're within stinging distance of your front door. Here's how to deal with them.
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When I lived in Berkeley I loved taking public transportation, and since I was such a bus aficionado I did not learn to drive until I was 20. Right now I live in San Mateo where t
Learning the ins and out of managing money can be daunting, especially for young adults. Master these financial fundamentals to get off to a good start.
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
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Eat Your Garbage! Turn Your Trash Into Delicious Holiday Food
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I'm trying yet another task management system and I think I've found a keeper. I've been on a search for quite some time, and while many people have strong opinions on their favori
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It's Day Five of your debt repayment and you're on a roll, now. Keep up the great work and keep going after you've reached your goal!
Funny Taste Mystery: Using Google for Medical Diagnoses
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Travel and Money: Using Your Credit Card on the Road
Here are the advantages of credit card usage and precautions to take to stay safe.
The 6 Craziest Things People Have Done to Land a Job
What's it take to land a job these days? For these six job-seekers, it took creativity, daring, and in one case, about 2,000 hours of game design.
How to Get Rid of Bees
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MIB: The Big Brother for Insurance Companies
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Five Reasons Why I Love Public Transportation
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Essential Money Lessons for Recent Grads
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Investment Allocation by Age: Birth to 10 Years Old
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