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Does Amazon.com's "Frustration-Free Packaging" live up to its name?
Amazon.com recently announced their "Frustration-Free Packaging" initiative, aimed squarely at reducing the jagged tears and nasty lacerations. But is it as good as they claim?
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On choosing temporary freedom
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Best Money Tips: Where to Find the Cheapest Holiday Gifts
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Best Money Tips: The Cost of Things
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. This week, we look at the cost of stuff, even stuff you don't really think about.
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Quickly crafting delicious and healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners is easy when you have these meal-planning tools on your side.
How to Find the Best Back to School Sales
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How to Shop With Purpose — And Save More Money
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The 5 Best Apps for Busy Working Parents
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Job Hunting Tips for the Recently Fired (and Some for the Rest of Us, Too)
Job hunting is hard, but for those who have been fired, it's a real struggle. Here's how to put the past behind and move on with a new gig.
6 Ways That Better Paying Job Out of State May Cost You
Scoping out a new, better paying job out of state? Beware of these factors that could cost you.
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7 Signs You Have a Serious Spending Addiction
Spending addiction is real, damaging, and scary. If you recognize yourself in any of these signs, you may need to seek help.
Network Marketing Parties: Opportunity or Emotional Blackmail?
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