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Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
The third installment in my ten-part series (which has taken me much longer to write than planned), I decided to take a look at the Law of Attraction since the concept has hung aro
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10 Ways to Be the Perfect Customer
Getting good service as a patron is a two-way street. If you expect perfect service, you should try to be the perfect customer.
The Questionable Aspects of The Housing Bailout Bill - H.R. 3221
In my last article I wrote about the one aspect of the $300 billion dollar housing bailout that I thought made sense, but the full text of the bill known as H.R. 3221 is over 700
The 10 Things I Won’t Give Up Just To Save Money
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5 Affordable Alternatives to Pet Boarding
You'd like to take a little trip, but boarding the family pets is pricey. It doesn't have to be.
6 Tools That Stop Computer Distractions and Help You Stay on Task
Oh, soooo cute! It's a GIF of a kitten playing with a shiny button! Defend your focus and your productivity with this collection of distraction smashers.
10 Ways to Have a Cheaper Evening Hanging Out With Friends
Strengthen your friendship bonds without weakening your finances with these fun, cheap outings and get-togethers.
9 Dumb Ways You're Going to Waste Money This Summer
Summer is here! Just be wary of these common summer spending traps.
Buy These 9 Christmas Gifts Now and Save
Make your Christmas shopping list, shop it now, store 'til December, and you won't have to check it — or your bank account — twice.
Borrowers, lenders, and others--beware trusting the government
Having a prosperous country (as opposed to having merely a prosperous elite) depends fundamentally on the rule of law. The system can work adequately well with various sets of rule
Is Uber Saving or Costing You Money?
We all know that Uber is super convenient, but is it actually saving you money? Let's find out!
The Secret Really Does Have A Secret (or Ten Tenets for Arranging Your Rich - Part 3)
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7 Best Money Management Tips From John Oliver
Cable TV funnyman John Oliver gets a lot of laughs skewering the rich and powerful. Through the mirth, he also shares some solid financial advice.
The Surprisingly Easy Way to Change Your Habits and Your Life
Replacing bad habits with good ones is easier than you'd think. Here's how a Wise Bread writer turned a social media habit into a family time habit.
4 Surprising Places to Find Deals on Health Care
A Groupon for hip replacement? We're not quite there yet, but in the meanwhile, here's how the Internet is changing the health care market.
6 Things You Should Know About Joint Checking Accounts
Joint checking accounts offer plenty of convenience — but if you aren't careful, a few headaches, too.
Affordable Sustainable Seafood Choices for Your Table
For those who love seafood but also want to be mindful of the environment and their wallets, here are some affordable and sustainable seafood choices.
Three of the Toughest Decisions You'll Face in Retirement
A lot of financial decision-making goes into retirement. Once you reach your golden years, you have a few more questions to answer.
6 Things in Your Kitchen That Get Rid of Bad Smells Naturally
Don't worry if your kitchen stinks. The solution to your smell problem is only a shelf away.
6 Financial Questions You Must Answer Before Going Freelance
Are you ready to strike out on your own? Before you drop your day job, make sure you really understand what your finances will look like.
10 Cheap and Delicious Marinades
If you're looking for an easy, inexpensive way to make meat and other foods super-flavorful, look no further than these great marinade recipes.