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Before you head to the airport with a heavy suitcase, you should make sure it doesn't go over the weight limit. These luggage scales are here to save the day (and your budget).
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A (by no means definitive) list of some cool (and free!) additions for your blog or website
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Americans (and many other cultures) have always enjoyed the artistic license of being able to name their children whatever they fancy. When nam
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The good life on less energy--even in the US
Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must
Investment Allocation by Age: Birth to 10 Years Old
When kids are young, investing is usually done on their behalf. However, it's possible to get kids started with their own investments at a surprisingly early age.
Growin' Home: How Much House Do You Really Need?
Our houses are getting bigger, but what about our needs? If you're ready to build or buy a new home, maybe it's time to decide how much is too much.
Less Expensive Ways to Enjoy San Francisco
There's more to San Francisco than cable cars, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. The more of the 'other' San Francisco you see, the cheaper your stay becomes--especially a stay
The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part
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What to Do After Losing Your Social Security Card
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The 5 Best Luggage Scales
Before you head to the airport with a heavy suitcase, you should make sure it doesn't go over the weight limit. These luggage scales are here to save the day (and your budget).
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Make 2011 your year of less stress by deconstructing these common worries.
Access Ebay's hidden auctions
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Of late Getting Things Done by David Allen has seemed like the book to read. I read it a year or two ago, and internalized a lot of its methodology. One thing about it, though
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Acknowledge You Have a Problem with Debt
Debt limits freedom. It's as simple as that. The process of getting out of debt first starts with acknowledging that it really is a problem. This simple act will radically impro
Homemade Gluten-Free Trail Mix Bars for About 30 Cents Each
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Bohemians Then and Now
Whenever people try to support themselves through their art, the bohemian lifestyle appears out of the resulting poverty and freedom.