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.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Frugal Living
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The 10 Best Personal Finance Jingles of All Time
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5 Financial Risks Worth Taking
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A (by no means definitive) list of some cool (and free!) additions for your blog or website
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Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
Hand-me-down Cell Phones
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The good life on less energy--even in the US
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Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
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Less Expensive Ways to Enjoy San Francisco
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The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part
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The 5 Best Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
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