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In this sample from his new personal finance course, expert J.D. Roth explains how understanding opportunity costs can lead to smarter spending.
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A Restaurant Where You Pay What You Can Afford For The Meal?
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Dumpster-Diving 101: 6 Strategies for Success
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Even though the economy is still rough, there are plenty of reasons why you should pay off your mortgage as soon as you can.