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Best Money Tips: Save Money While in College
Today we found some great articles on ways to save money in college, the biggest money wasters, and email etiquette.
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10 Allergy-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Almost Everybody
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Divining Your Home’s Value, The Quick-and-Dirty Way
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Are You Wasting $68,000 on Gas?
You may think you need to commute a long way to work. But how much is it costing you?
What's the big deal about banks refusing to lend?
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10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
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The Best 4-Step Plan to Manage Your Medical Correspondence
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Best Money Tips: Should I Upgrade to the iPhone 5c or the 5s?
Today we found some awesome articles on if you should upgrade to the iPhone 5c or 5s, how social media can find you deals, and creating an emergency fund.
How Online Retailers Make It Easier to Spend Money
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For better or worse, marriage means learning how to manage money with a partner.