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If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.
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As many of you may have guessed, I'm a Metacafe junkie. I love that place. It's a great resource for those "how to" videos that make life easier, cheaper and quite often, more fun. [more]
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Today we found some great articles on 2012 holiday layaway plans explained, making traveling a priority on a limited budget, and when to haggle.
Does a plastic cork make for a lousy wine?
I remember the first time my mother opened a bottle of wine that featured a plastic cork. She gasped audibly; the family gathered in the kitchen, where we took turns poking at this
And did you do it with respect?
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How Projection Bias Could Be Destroying Your Finances
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20+ Ways to Use Sriracha (AKA Awesome Sauce)
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What's a Split Credit Report - And How Much Is It Hurting Your Score
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Cheap Charity Is Sweet Charity
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Relax And Conquer
A recruiter friend once told me that a good manager is one who gets things done and honors appointments or at least calls and reschedules, but a true executive makes time for prior
Here's What Happens to a Mortgage in a Divorce
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11 Spring Break Budget Busters to Avoid
Before you get your party on this spring break, make sure these major budget busters don't end up being a buzzkill.
Now It's Easier than Ever to Cut the Cable
If you're a hard-core sports fan, you're pretty much stuck paying for cable every month. For the rest of us, a raft of technological and entertainment offerings -- including digita
Ask the Readers: Who Do You Go to For Money Advice?
Tell us who you go to for money advice and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
8 Spectacular Uses for that Lone Can of Fruit
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Best Credit Cards that Give Back to Charity
Credit cards that give back allow you to donate and support your favorite charities and organizations.
3 Reasons Not to Invest Now
Sure, investing is a smart move. But before you decide to invest, you need to decide if it's the right time for you.
Kick that Cell Phone Contract: Save with a Prepaid Plan
If you are married to your cell phone, you may not mind paying top dollar for your service plan, but you can save big money by going prepaid. Here's how.