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Best Money Tips: Convince Your Partner That Frugality Is the Way to Go
Today we found some stellar articles on convincing your partner that frugality is the way to go, things you're spending too much money on, and saving at Ikea.
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Ring. Ring. Ka-ching! Lying About Your Telephone Tax
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Save Money on Insurance
Most of us have insurance of one sort or another. But if you're like me, the prospect of a trip to the insurance agent's office isn't something that keeps you awake with excitement
Living within your means isn't nasty
How bad could things get? The New York Times asked that question about the economic situation. It's a good question, but they gave a really bad answer.
"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"
That quote from Howard Beale (character in Network, 1976 movie) sums me up right about now. And it's probably just the straw that broke the camel's back, because it's n