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Halfway through Fred Brock's book Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future, I was already drafting a review that would
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Big List of Senior Discounts
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Don't Ruin an Antique! How to Tell If You Should Refinish Wooden Furniture
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5 Reasons Not to Apply for a Loan Modification in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
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Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
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