Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than
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Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton are proposing a new Gas Tax Holiday that will run during the summer months, bringing “much needed relief” at the pumps. But will it? More than
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I never got a sabbatical. My dad was a college professor, so I knew from a young age what a sabbatical was. I always paid attention whenever one corporation or another would be i
12 Frugal New Twists on Classic Lemonade
Lemonade is pretty great all on its own, especially during summer. Make it even better with some tasty new twists you simply must try.
Recession Journal Part III: How Low Can We Go and When Will We Get There?
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8 Other Green Cleaners Already in Your House
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In the interest of frugality and safety , I will pass along a tip that I received from a waitress when my family and I were visiting Williamsburg. She advised us that free water in
How to Use T-bills to Safely Boost Your Emergency Fund
Want a quick, easy, and safe way to boost your emergency fund? Federal government debt is the answer.
Maximize Your Car's Efficiency With 'Hypermiling'
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7 Cheaper Versions of Your Favorite Products
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Asset Allocation for All Markets
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Emergency belt-tightening
Typical personal finance advice would have you divide your budget categories into two groups: Your fixed expenses and your discretionary expenses. I generally don't like that dis
101 Tax deductions for bloggers and freelancers
Anyone here like doing taxes? Didn’t think so. We all have to do them; we all have to pay money to Uncle Sam (although some get away with paying much less than others). But as
How to Take Advantage of Free Extended Warranty From Your Credit Card Issuer
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Make Your Computer Faster Instead of Buying a New One
Buying a new computer is exciting, but paying for it is not. I'll walk you through five easy steps that'll have your PC cruising like it was fresh out of the box.
5 Reasons Librarian Is Still a Great Career Choice
Somehow libraries are still relevant decades into the Internet-age. If you're looking for a future-proof career, start thinking dusty old tomes.
How to Clean Everything With Just 3 All-Natural Cleaners
Declutter your cleaning caddy and replace all those expensive chemical cleansers with these three all-natural products that work just as well and smell better.