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Why You Should Sign Up for Airline Rewards Even If You Don't Travel Much
You might not be a frequent traveler, but there are plenty of reasons why you should still sign up for airline rewards.
Shoddy PC repair tech caught in sting operation.
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Save Your Retirement by Avoiding These 10 Risky Investments
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Cleaning House With Dr. Bronner
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Best Money Tips: How to Save Energy This Summer
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The 12 Best Weekend Activities for Introverts
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The end of the Energizer bunny: SIX products that don't need batteries.
Since I became a father, my household's battery consumption has quadrupled. [more]
Maintaining Memories: How to Save Old Photographs
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Plan for expensive fuel
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10 Cool DIY Home Improvements for $20 or Less
Add some pizazz (and property value) to your home without breaking the bank. All you need is $20 and a few hours to yourself.
9 Travel Destinations for Introverts
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Jettison the Junk: Why Clutter Clouds Your Mind and Saps Your Energy
A life cluttered with junk not only takes up space — it can take your energy, too.
Fast, Single-Serving "Fake" Desserts
If you get cravings for little bites of dessert, this is the perfect article for you! Learn how to make quick, satisfying, and small desserts.
Best Money Tips: Strategies to Simplify Your Finances
Today we found some great articles on strategies to simplify your finances, DIY skincare products that you can eat, and fun backyard activities for Labor Day.
How to Get Your First Credit Card and Build Credit
You're officially an adult and now you have your own credit card! Here's how to build credit the right way.
Your 401(k) is not an investment
Your 401(k) is not an investment. Neither is your IRA. Those are legal compartments for holding investments. [more]