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In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
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The Freedom of a Debt-Free Life
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Gourmet Pizza for Less than a Buck
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Best Money Tips: Ways to Reduce Stress at Work
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Best Money Tips: 21 Money Mistakes to Avoid
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Best Money Tips: How to Save $1,000 in 30 Minutes
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I've spent a lot of time traveling the world, but these five affordable destinations are my favorites.
How the subprime lending boom hurt everybody
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Today we found some great articles on small changes that will make you happier, challenges your budget will face this fall, and a few rules for bringing less stuff into your home.
How Inconvenience Helped Me Save Money
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Score $240 a Year Doing This One Thing
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