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A friend of mine has a pathological weakness for impulse shopping. But using the techniques outlined here, she dug herself out of debt and into impulse shopping bliss.
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The Compact: Mindfulness and Frugality Through Buying Used
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Anyone can be a frugal beauty maven with the perfect makeup kit. It's easy, and a lot cheaper than you'd think.
How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week
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The False Allure of Compound Interest
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Watching "Parks and Recreation" is great way to have a good laugh — and pick up a few lessons that can help your career soar.
Save Money on Appliances at any Time of Year
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save Money on Groceries?
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Frugality and the Myth of Self-Denial
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5 Things You Should Never Buy on Groupon or LivingSocial
The venerable daily deal sites offer big savings, but from counterfeit cosmetics to pointless promos, these Groupon and LivingSocial deals aren't.