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Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
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No matter how young or old your kids may be, they will certainly be better off if they learn these frugal living skills now.
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Read the fine print on your credit card agreement, and you may be surprised at all the ways your account can save you money. Wait! What?
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Before you head to the airport with a heavy suitcase, you should make sure it doesn't go over the weight limit. These luggage scales are here to save the day (and your budget).
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If you're trying to get the most rewards from your credit cards, make sure you've got the right strategy in place.
For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday
Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
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Uglify Your Stuff To Keep It Safe
I buy things based on how they look as well as what they do. But what attracts you to objects also attracts thieves. And so, has the time come to "uglify your stuff?"
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Can't decide between a laser or inkjet printer? Follow this guide and do the math.
Homemade Gluten-Free Trail Mix Bars for About 30 Cents Each
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Dealing with Post-Holiday Credit Card Debt
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Book Review: The Road Out of Debt
The classic story of victory over debt is success through work and frugality. But real life is not always so positive, and that's why this book is so useful.