You can choose how you want to live. If you choose to live simply, you gain a certain kind of freedom. In particular, you're free to choose to do the work that's the most satisfy
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Being a humble Green Card holder, I don’t have a vote here in the US (makes me wonder about that old “no taxation without representation” line, but that’s another story). Anyway, a
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About a year ago I wrote an article about the Consumer Price Index that made some friends say that I am a conspiracy theorist, but apparently I am not alone in believing that the g
After you decide to buy life insurance, it's time to figure out how much life insurance you need and for how long. Jeff Rose, CFP, has a simple formula to get you started.
Today we found some fantastic articles on making finances a positive part of your life, reasons to push yourself, and getting the most out of your internship.
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When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
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All the Modern Ways You Can Order Pizza
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Would you sell your vote?
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Best Money Tips: Steps to Finding Financial Improvement
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Shadow Government Statistics - Is the government manipulating numbers to make the economy look better than it really is?
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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
After you decide to buy life insurance, it's time to figure out how much life insurance you need and for how long. Jeff Rose, CFP, has a simple formula to get you started.
Best Money Tips: Making Finances a Positive Part of Your Life
Today we found some fantastic articles on making finances a positive part of your life, reasons to push yourself, and getting the most out of your internship.
10 Delicious Ways to Save Stale Bread
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Best Money Tips: Electile Dysfuntion
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week's posts share why being nice saves you money, how to save on dining out, how much to put into your retirement savings,
Knowing When to Walk Away: Financial Planning for an Unknown Ending
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Is your country corrupt?
When I first traveled overseas, I was surprised to learn that many foreigners thought of the United States as a corrupt place--surprised enough that I undertook some careful questi
The 5 Best Deep Fryers
Deep-fried food are deeply delicious. Serve up tasty French fries, eggrolls, fried chicken, and more with one of these excellent deep fryers.
Best Money Tips: How to Make Your Retirement More Successful
Today we found helpful articles on ways to make your retirement more successful, tips to save money at big box stores, and the best college degrees for job security.
5 Best Amazon Deals for Wednesday 09/11
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