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Wise Bread is a great source of personal finance basics, but only one thing beats a proper, quality financial education — a FREE high quality financial education.
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How to Prevent Plant Theft
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The Three F Rule Can Lead You to Happiness
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You Can Throw a Fun and Affordable Holiday Party — Here's How
Entertain friends and family for cheap this year and and have a merry old time — once at the party, and again on bill pay day.