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I got another one of those emails recently, from my mother-in-law this time. As usual, I began reading with skepticism and was ready to take it all with another monstrous grain of
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We all can make mistakes in the kitchen. Instead of throwing out what we think we have ruined, there are some handy tips that are so easy to do and can save an entire meal from the
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A great way to increase your earning potential is through continuing education. These online tools will get you there.
Want to Have Fun? Give Yourself a Deadline
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Saving the Planet - One Drop at a Time
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Two More Crafty Ways to Steal From You - GPS Units and Cell Phones.
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The Lazy Environmentalist Teaches Us to Be Green (with little to no effort)
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The Many Reasons to Make Do with Less
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5 Quick Fixes to Salvage a Good Meal
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Your Stressful Job May Be… Making You Healthier?
We all know that stress does not do a body good... Or does it?
Best Money Tips: Easy, Frugal Ways to Be Kind to Yourself
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How to Protect Yourself From Predatory Lending
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The Case for Expensive Shoes
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Are You Getting All the Credit Card Rewards You've Earned?
Credit card rewards programs look attractive, but there are several hidden costs, beginning with the cost of not redeeming those rewards.
5 Tips for Using the Internet at Work
Using the Internet for personal reasons at work? Just don't be a moron about it, and follow these tips to keep the privilege.
How Single Parents Can Juggle Retirement Savings, Too
Being a single parent is hard work. Being a single parent and adequately funding your retirement is extra hard. But you can do it.