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The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52
Apart from the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming better at your job can lead to a raise or a promotion (or both!). Here's how to make it happen.
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The Online Dating First Date: Get a Drink
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15 Great Jobs That Don't Pay Much
Money isn't everything — especially if you have a job that rewards you in ways dollars can't touch.
17 More Places to Buy, Sell, and Trade Books
A few weeks ago, Sasha wrote a great article about where to find books for less. Here are 17 more places to buy, sell, or trade books.
$9 Fares at Spirit Airlines – But is it a Bargain?
Airfare for less than $50 makes me a little giddy, even though I haven’t left the state in over 2 years. So I had to do a double-take on the Red L
What You Need to Know About the FDIC
How safe is your money? Well, if you keep it in a bank, it's kept very safe by the U.S. Government...up to a point.
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Ask the Readers: When Did You Get Your First Credit Card?
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Big Savings and Free Shipping Through Monday at Ann Taylor Loft!
Ann Taylor Loft is one of those stores I can spend hours in, but I almost always walk away without a purchase. Why? The products
The Presenter’s Paradox: Why Less Really Is More
Whether you're getting something for free from a company or giving your significant other a gift, discover how our minds assign less value to more stuff.
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Today we found the 20 things you should never buy at full price, some research on the dirtiest hotels in America, and adventurous ways to make money during a snowstorm.
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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,
Company Coming? 10 Areas to Clean to Make It Count
Even if your place will never be ready for the cover of "Better Homes," you can keep it presentable and welcoming by focusing your cleaning in these key areas.
Ask the Readers: When Is It Okay to Splurge?
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What will you do when gas hits $4 per gallon?
The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52
12 Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
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This Is How the High Cost of Cheap Gas Hurts You
Turns out cheap gas isn't so cheap after all.
Ask the Readers: Is It Possible to Be Too Frugal?
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I Scream, You Scream… I’m Lovin’ FREE Ice Cream!
It has just reached spring temps here in Nebraska, and the ice cream junkie in me has emerged from winter slumber. What better way to feed the
6 Compact Airplane Snacks for Frequent Fliers
Stow these cheap and satisfying travel snacks in your carry-on for a quick bite when the going gets delayed.