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10 Places To Look When Scrounging For Change

We've all been there, needing a couple of extra dollars at the end of the month. Check out these 10 (plus a few extra suggestions from readers) places to look for spare change. read more »
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Five Reasons Why the New Penny Sucks

Five Reasons Why the New Penny Sucks read more »
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Australian House Prices: What Does AUD $500,000 Buy Down Under?

Have a look at this a snapshot of some of the best houses, apartments or townhouses up for sale and auction across Australia. You might be very surprised to see what $500,000 buys! read more »
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Housing Industry Loves Proposed Tax Credit

For Gail Robinson, a real estate agent in Connecticut who has seen her business limp along since the stock market plummeted last year, it was the best news in ages. read more »
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Did not have time to visit a casino? Try a BAC trade today

Today is a prime example of why I cannot imagine being involved in the bank stocks right now, especially US or American banks. read more »
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Why I use mint.com

After a couple months of using mint, I'm a big fan. Here's a quick look at a few things this free service can do for you. read more »
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How to Take a Nearly-Free Vacation

I love traveling for almost nothing.There's something about knowing I'm getting 10 times the value it costs me... I truly love that feeling. It's like the first blindfolded wine tasting I conducted in 1978, when we all discovered a $15 wine can.. read more »
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How To Fire Someone The "Right" Way

In a tough economic time like this...knowing how to correctly fire someone is important. read more »
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How to Buy Gas With Your Driver’s License

Texas, the state that lends its name to a popular variation of poker, Hold 'Em, has a different philosophy when it comes to cards in driver's wallets: Don't hold too many. read more »
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Home Business: Protect Your Brand with a Trademark

If your home business incorporates a particular brand -- even if it is you -- and you want to control that brand and your image, a trademark can be a valuable tool. read more »
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Gold Shines as Economies Sink

A week ago, the price of gold broke out to a three-month high of $916.30. For the week ending Thursday, Jan. 29, the spot price of gold rose 6% to $908.65. read more »
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Saving $50: Six True Stories

Financial experts are the first to recommend rethinking your budget during a recession. MainStreet asked real people to share their proven ideas on how to shave 50 bucks fast off your monthly spending. read more »
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MainStreet Explains: Medicare vs. Medicaid

No, it's not universal health care, but we do have Medicare and Medicaid, federal programs that have been around since 1965 and have covered the medical bills of millions of Americans. read more »
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6 Steps to a Successful Mortgage Application

American entertainer Pearl Bailey once said that “the world needs more love and less paperwork.” It wouldn't surprise MainStreet if Pearl said that after buying a house. read more »
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Cramer: For Great Mortgage Deals, Play Small Ball

These days you can’t swing a dead sub-prime loan without hitting a big bank that is in even bigger financial trouble. read more »
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