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Poor ventilation in our kitchens has many of us breathing really dirty air. If a new range hood and fan are not in the budget, protect yourself with some common sense precautions.
Consumer Reports testers rank several popular store brand condiments the equal — or better — of leading brands. At up to 30% cheaper, slather on the savings!
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Something of an exaggeration, of course—a one-person household can be very frugal. But there's an underlying truth: A household is only as frugal as its least-frugal member.
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward appr
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If, God forbid, you were to lose everything, what would you need to get by? Start with the basics and work your way up.
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Cooking Fumes Are Bad For Your Health
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The Informational Interview: What Not To Say and More
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These methods will help you to avoid participating in the recession and the fear mongering that prevail during such periods.
Weird Money Facts: Why We Throw Money in Fountains
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