The kind folks at Intuit have given us some free copies of TurboTax. I snagged one that I'm going to use to do my taxes, and once I'm done, I'll post a review and tell
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Growing up, I stayed with my grandparents during the day on summer breaks from school. Our mid-mornings were usually spent casually watching The Price is Right. Maybe those Showca
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The kind folks at Intuit have given us some free copies of TurboTax. I snagged one that I'm going to use to do my taxes, and once I'm done, I'll post a review and tell
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Borrowing from Friends: The Friendship Killer
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Cheap Hotel Rates with Hotwire
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Check these incredible travel spots off your bucket list with the help of credit card rewards and miles.
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There's no trick to keeping a New Year's resolution and there's nothing complicated about it, either. Learn what it takes to make yours stick.
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You've got a great small business idea; now it just needs a great name. Before you choose one, get familiar with the basic dos and don'ts.
10 Economy-Based Games That Make You Think
These games are high on strategy, and you may learn a thing or two about how the economy works.
How to Get Your Money Back When You’re Denied a Refund
Not every retailer you shop will have flexible return policies or exemplary customer service. But you can still get a refund if you know who to ask.
Make Grocery Budgeting A Game, The Price Is Right Style
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Buy at Costco
Paper goods, giant bags of peanuts, a year's supply of toothpaste… yeah, Costco sells that. Costco also sells 401(k) plans and caskets. Wait. What?
To Buy or Not to Buy? Criteria for Thrift-Store Clothes Shopping
Do you enjoy thrift-store shopping? Here are tips for what to buy, and what NOT to.
5 Best Neighborhood Features for New Families
You're hunting for the perfect home for your growing family. The house isn't the only key feature; pay attention to the neighborhood, too.
How to Calculate Future Value, and Why It Matters
Discover how simple spreadsheet projections about future investments can help you make long-term decisions today.
Deciding Which Produce to Buy Organic - The Dirty Dozen
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The 5 Best Pet Flea Shampoos
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How to Close a Credit Card Without Dinging Your Credit Score
You don't use that credit card anymore — but canceling might crush your credit score. Try these smarter methods of ditching that card.