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It was time again to stock up on some things, and so this past weekend I went to my usual places: the fish market in Pyrmont (where one employee asked me how work was going since t
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I brought a bag filled with quarters to pay for my meal at an Italian restaurant recently. I’ve been taking an informal survey of merchants to see who welcomes my coins. Having rec
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DIY Bedbug Detector Is Cheap and Effective and Full of Science
If you suspect you may have bedbugs, but aren’t sure how to test for them, try this DIY bedbug detector before calling in the bug sniffing dogs.
8 Ways to Make Sure You Never Pay an ATM Fee
If tapping the ATM results in repeated fees — you’re doing it wrong. It’s time to get smart about automatic money machines.
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Declutter Your Home in 10 Minutes
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by your rising heaps of clutter. Bring order to your chaos and keep your home clean with this simple technique.
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No need to shell out for a financial planner or risk going it alone. The Internet has all the tools you need to build your own wealth.
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Correct common photo problems with these easy-to-follow tips.
10 Stocks Every Recent Grad Should Own
Gift the recent grad in your life one (or more!) of these great stocks, and they'll be on track to enjoy a nice profit.
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There are two ways to make a major change in your life. One is to make a series of small changes--this month you might brown-bag your lunch one day a week; next month you might go
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Today we found articles on ways to prepare for an economic downturn, tips to help you sleep on a plan like a pro, and affordable DIY kitchen upgrades that are totally worth it.
Amazing AAA Discounts
AAA membership isn't just for getting your flat fixed or getting towed. Learn about the hundreds of additional discounts that every AAA member has.
10 Foods With the Most Bang for Your Buck
It's easy to buy a lot of calories for little (just eat junk food). Guess what? It's also easy to buy a lot of nutrition for a little money.
How to Fall Asleep When You Can't
You've got to get to sleep … right now! That kind of pressure can make it much harder to actually nod off. Here's how to make it happen ASAP.
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Believe it or not, your credit card can actually help you become a money master.
Fly With a Little Help From Your Friends: Social Travel Planning
With these websites, you can use your friends, family, and online resources to help you plan, and even pay for, your next trip.
10 Great Ways to Use Duct Tape
From the kitchen to the clothes closet to medicine cabinet, discover unexpected ways that duct tape can help out all around the house.
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It was time again to stock up on some things, and so this past weekend I went to my usual places: the fish market in Pyrmont (where one employee asked me how work was going since t
Training Your Dog: 9 Hazardous Habits (and How to Break Them)
A dog doesn't need to graduate from an (expensive) obedience school to be good. Learn how to teach him the habits that will keep you both happy.
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Just because a brand dies doesn't mean it's gone for good. These zombie brands are proof that everyone loves a comeback.