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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2009 – If You Must Go Shopping, Plan Ahead

If you're going to go shopping this year you need to be prepared. Have a plan, watch out for some of the traps, and only buy what you come to buy. read more »
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Sacrificing Money for Mental Capacity

Sometimes it is worth giving up a little bit of money in order to get a little bit of mental breathing room. A short story of my own experience. read more »
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Are Debit Cards Riskier Than Credit Cards?

Are debit cards better than credit cards, or are there some unseen risks? read more »
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Is It Silly to Pay Retail to Protect the Value of Your Time?

Paying retail seems like a dumb thing to do. We're always reading about how to get a discount here and there. But is searching for the ultimate disc[...] read more »
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How Much Can You Save by Negotiating on Craigslist?

You know to go to Craigslist to find bargains, right? But once you've found a bargain don't stop there. Negotiate with the seller and save serious [...] read more »
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5 Steps to Closing Old Bank Accounts

Switching bank accounts can be a big win -- but not one that you can do overnight. Here's a handy checklist to make sure you don't forget to do som[...] read more »
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The Value and Joy of Finding a Trustworthy Mechanic

Have you ever longed to find a quality mechanic that wouldn't rip you off? And then lived without one for so long (and put up with national chains t[...] read more »
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Cash for Appliances Government Stimulus Program Will Give Money for Old Appliances

Cash for Clunkers is over, but Cash for Appliances is right around the corner. Here's the scoop on what to expect. read more »
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Is Financial Freedom Impossible?

Some say financial freedom is impossible. I completely disagree -- it is HARD, but definitely possible. read more »
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Use DonorsChoose to Support Your Local Schools

A story about how you can support local needy classrooms with donations online. My wife's classroom needs tubano drums, but there are thousands of r[...] read more »
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Switching Banks: The Waiting Game

The worst part about switching banks is waiting for everything to transfer over. You have to also be aware that you don't have an automatic transfer[...] read more »
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Cash for Clunkers Put On Hold

The Cash for Clunkers program is reportedly on hold. Find out why and what you can do about it if you were just about to use the program. read more »
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How to Prepare Your Finances for Higher Taxes

Taxes in America are bound to go up. Here are a few ideas on how to adapt to a new, higher taxed landscape. read more »
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Find the Best Bank CD Rates

There are several ways to find bank CDs online -- some are shockingly effective while others... read more »
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Find Best Bank CD Rates with Money Aisle

A walkthrough of using Money Aisle to find the highest rated CDs. Is it really the best option or should you look elsewhere? read more »
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