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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Dollar Store Buys?
Tell us about your favorite dollar store buys and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
When will the bailouts stop? A summary of 2008 stimulus packages and bailouts in the United States
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3 Survival Instincts That Harm Investors
Following the herd was a good survival strategy for our subsistence ancestors. Today it's a good way to get your investment funds trampled.
Section 529 Plans
For parents interested in setting aside money towards college expenses for their children, a Section 529 account is one of the best ways to do so.
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Deal With Your Debt or You May Go to Jail
Collection agencies are using severe methods to go after debtors. They're going through the courts to collect. The choices are show up, pay up — or get locked up. How can
5 Apps for Business Owners on the Go
There are hundreds and hundreds of apps out there, many of which help businesses move more efficiently. Here's a list of five great smartphone apps for business owners on the go.
How to Donate a Car to Charity
If you need to get rid of a car, selling it isn't your only option — if you donate it, you can help a charity you care about and get a nice tax deduction.
Why You Need Credit — and How to Build It From Scratch
Learn how to create a great credit score even if you don't have an extensive financial history.
Cheap Passport Pictures (Part Two): Online Ordering
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Ask the Readers: Do Gift Cards Make a Good Gift?
What do you think? Are gift cards a cop-out or the perfect present for picky people? Do you find that they make the process of gifting easier? Would you prefer to receive one?
Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?
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Best Money Tips: Spend 30 Minutes Now to Save $1,000 Later
Today we found articles on ways to use half an hour now to save $1,000 later, how to create happiness with your own talents, and strategies for making leftovers great again.
6 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself
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9 Travel Expenses You Forgot to Budget For
These often-overlooked travel expenses can eat right through your budget. Keep your eyes open for these nefarious fees.
The 5 Best Electric Drills
No toolbox is complete without a handy electric drill for all your home improvement needs. Check out our five top picks to find the one that's best for you.
Ask the Readers: Do You Honestly Follow a Budget? (Chance to win $20)
What do you think it takes to "budget" effectively? And do you do so yourself? Let us know your thoughts in order to be entered to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards!
5 Ways to Turn Your Walk Into a Real Workout
If you're already walking for fitness, why not add some extra kick — for extra fitness? It's easy!
The Secret Confessions of Employees
What exactly is in Wendy's Chili? What are those big name retailers not telling you? How do you get better deals? Well, you're about to find out.
Retail Therapy: The Benefits of Shopping
"Retail therapy" — shopping to help you feel better — is typically viewed with scorn. But some recent findings suggest that shopping can make you happy...if you do it right.