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Consignment Shopping: Smart Style on a Budget
Shopping consignment is nothing to be ashamed of. Who doesnt want to score a bargain on name-brand duds? The title of this article really says it all. Theres no shame in shopping consignment -
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Essential Household Goods for Every Family Home
A white picket fence isnt a necessity, but every house needs specific goods to be a home. See more parenting pictures. Many of the goods on the average familys must-have list changes with each
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Maximize Savings: How to Earn Rewards While Shopping Online
Shop around for the best deals -- and the best rewards. In the olden days, "cash on the barrelhead" meant a direct exchange of money for goods. A transaction was immediate and pretty
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Save Money on Family Flights: Expert Tips for Cheap Airline Tickets
Its expensive to fly, but there are ways to save money and get good deals. See more family vacation pictures. Unless youre lucky enough to have a family member whos a pilot or otherwise employ
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Mattress
Shopping for mattresses doesnt have to be a stressful experience. Did you know that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping? Well-rested adults, on average, sleep six to eight hours each
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Choosing the Best Family Computer: A Comprehensive Guide
How can you find a computer that fits the needs of your entire family? There was a time when families gathered in the den after dinner to discuss their day or watch TV. These days, Mom checks
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Save Money on Clothes: Smart Shopping Strategies to Avoid Retail Markups
Your clothes shopping habit can really strain your wallet over time -- but it doesnt have to. The high cost of clothing can be staggering, whether youre seeking out the latest trends or lookin
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Choosing the Right Kids Furniture: Safety, Durability & Style
Not all furniture is created equal! Kids furniture has to fulfill some lofty requirements, and we arent just talking about loft beds, either. From safety issues to concerns about durability, s
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Budgeting Strategies: 10 Tips for Financial Success
Reaching your financial goals requires both planning and determination. See more pictures of banking and money management. You have a big expense coming up. You need a better car, or a bigger
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Understanding Discretionary Expenses: A Guide to Smart Spending
Millions of people bought tickets for the first Led Zeppelin concert in 19 years. It was a discretionary expense that most obviously considered worth it. Trendy clothes. Daily Starbucks coffe
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Understanding Non-Fixed Expenses: A Budgeting Guide
Many of us dont realize how much of our budget is used on the daily a.m. latte. Although you may see it as a necessary evil, budgeting is an important part of managing finances. If your budget
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Understanding Fixed Expenses: A Budgeting Guide
The most common fixed expense is rent or mortgage payments. Make sure you include the insurance, utilities, and taxes as expenses on your budget sheet, too. A fixed income. A tight budget. Wha
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): A Comprehensive Guide
Over-the-counter meds for allergy-related illnesses are often covered by FSAs; check with your employer. With taxes and medical expenses increasing, it isnt hard for U.S. workers to get discou
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Understanding Negotiation: Strategies and Principles
Corporate Life Image Gallery Negotiation is an integral part of life. Whether we like it or not, it pervades all interpersonal relationships. See more corporate life pictures. "Ill gladly pay
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Affordable Living Costs: Determining Your Essential Expenses
When it comes down to breaking open the piggy bank, its time to figure out just how much it takes to live on. See more banking pictures. If youve ever been strapped for cash, youve probably th
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Manage Financial Stress: Proven Strategies for a Healthier Life
Financial stress can definitely cause you headaches, but did you know that its also been linked to increased chances of gum disease? See more debt pictures. How can a hole in your pocket cause
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Gift Cards: Are They a Smart Gift or a Waste of Money?
According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, gift cards top peoples holiday wish lists. If Alvin the Chipmunk were to beg for his beloved hula hoop these days, theres a decen
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Layaway vs. Credit Cards: Which is Best for Holiday Savings?
Its all about the benjamins if you want to save during the holidays. People who pay with credit cards tend to spend up to a third more than when paying with cash. Get more tips in the debt image
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Extended Warranties: Are They Worth the Cost?
A customer considering an extended warranty, just moments before the doubt-spiral set in. See more HDTV pictures. Its become an indelible part of the ritual of purchasing electronics and other
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Retail Markups: Understanding How Much You're Overpaying
Does a friendly shopping experience keep you coming back to pay high retail prices? See our collection of tax pictures. Every consumer is, at heart, a sucker. We blindly pay $5 for items that
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Find Your EIN: A Comprehensive Guide to Locating Your Employer Identification NumberAn employer identification number, or EIN number, is used by the Internal Revenue Service to identify businesses. When filing taxes, reporting employees' earnings or opening bank accounts, busines...
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Maximize Your Retirement Savings: A Practical GuideAlbert Einstein probably didn't call compound interest "the most powerful force in the universe," but personal finance advisers keep yelling at us all to believe it. Saving for retiremen...
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Understanding Long-Term Capital Gains Tax: Rates & Strategies
So you’ve made some money investing — or really any asset trade where you came out ahead. Congrats on the big score.But don’t count your profits too quickly, because Uncle Sam wa...
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Top Microtask Sites: Earn Money Online with Quick TasksEven if you have a busy schedule, there are countless easy ways to earn extra money on the side. The best micro task sites let you make money online by completing a variety of activities in 20 minute...