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One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income this year, why you shouldn't engineer your own layoff, and organizing your way to savings in 2013.
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Today we found some fantastic articles on smart ways to spend $1,000, grow your career while giving back, and useful things you can always find at Goodwill.
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Apart from the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming better at your job can lead to a raise or a promotion (or both!). Here's how to make it happen.
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Best Money Tips: Tips for Cutting Back This Christmas
Today we found some stellar articles on cutting back this Christmas, Black Friday myths debunked, and why your career is your most important investment.
Best Money Tips: Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
Today we found some stellar articles on tips to save on Thanksgiving dinner, part-time jobs that pay well, and making extra cash for the holidays.
Encounter With a Freegan
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Common Currency: A Primer
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6 Luxe Travel Destinations That Are Cheaper in Winter
The best cure for winter blues is a getaway to these normally pricey travel destinations. The winter travel season is also the value travel season.
6 Things You Should Never Do When Applying for a Credit Card
Keep your credit reputation ship-shape and you'll qualify for more — and better — credit later. Here's how.
How often do you get your paycheck?
One of the BlogHer featured posts talked about a mis-match between pay dates and credit card due dates. It reminded me of just how much I used to agonize over this issue, back bef
Best Money Tips: Increase Your Income This Year
Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income this year, why you shouldn't engineer your own layoff, and organizing your way to savings in 2013.
Did I Choose the Wrong Profession?
I remember being just a tad bit smug when auntie Margie exclaimed that her favorite grandson was apprenticing to fix toilets at the age of seventeen instead of getting ready for co
Best Money Tips: Smart Ways to Spend $1,000
Today we found some fantastic articles on smart ways to spend $1,000, grow your career while giving back, and useful things you can always find at Goodwill.
25 Painless Ways to Save $50 This Year
Little changes can add up to huge savings. From dating to driving, here are 25 painless ways to save $50 in the coming year.
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Join America Saves Week February 24 to March 2nd
This week is officially America Saves Week 2008. This is a campaign started in 2007 by many government agencies and private entities to encourage Americans to save because the per
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The weird logic of economic growth
Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing? If they call it anything,
12 Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
Apart from the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming better at your job can lead to a raise or a promotion (or both!). Here's how to make it happen.
6 Compact Airplane Snacks for Frequent Fliers
Stow these cheap and satisfying travel snacks in your carry-on for a quick bite when the going gets delayed.
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The many uses for empty plastic bottles
It's been a while since I did one of these video compilation posts, and the subject at hand is more than worthwhile. I thought I'd look around for innovative and inventive