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My friend, Speedy, is quite possibly the best horse trader within a 200 mile radius. In all the time I’ve known him, he has never held a job and yet seems to do quite well for himself. No, he doesn’t actually trade horses. He uses a system of bartering. He has a knack for trade.
I [...]

It’s that time of year again. My kids had only been back to school for less than a week when they brought home the fundraiser brochure. This year my daughter was selling jewelry, boxed candy and “Michigan” themed products. My son’s school was pushing cookie dough and coffee. My 9 year old daughter immediately showed [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

For Most People, College Is a Waste of Time
One Third of New Owners Owe More Than House Is Worth
Store closings - make sure you use your gift cards up for these [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

More than 80% of Americans want overhaul of health system
Where the big jobs are
Food Giants Race to Pass Rising Costs to Consumer
76% of bank websites have design flaws that can [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

CA judge rules early cell phone termination fees illegal
Could you afford to be poor?
Mortgage Help: Who qualifies and how to get it
7 ways to save on groceries w/o using coupons
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Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

Are We a Nation of Financial Illiterates?
411 Calls Reveal How People Are Saving Money
Why does the price increase of gas feel so enormous?
How much you earn (and how you compare [...]

Today’s question to get your morning rolling is, Should the speed limit be reduced to 55 mph again?
I find quite curious is that with all the complaining about gas prices, nobody has been willing to come out and say it’s time to go back to 55 mph speed limit again. I think that shows how [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

How to stop worrying and learn to love the bear
Inspiration for wannabe entrepreneurs
Top 10 Ways to Trick Yourself into Saving Money
Credit Card Forensics
What Type of Billionaire Would You Be?
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Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

Can Less Money Equal Better Eating?
The 20 Healthiest Foods for Under $1
75 Ways to Survive A Down Economy
The Bear’s Back
Consumers accelerating their credit card spending
The Leftover Calendar
Spending [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance and money related stories that caught the eye of our forum members this week:

25 Businesses We Once Knew
How Disneyland Design Helps Families Spend Money
Money habits are charged with more shame and self-consciousness than sex
The silent market crash: the S&P 500 vs the price [...]

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Adult child won’t leave - what would you do?
Kid Question
Chasing higher salary [...]

School is out and the kids are home. If it hasn’t happened already, chances are it won’t be long before you hear those famous words: “I’m bored.” Now would be a good time to use that boredom to teach kids a little something about finance in ways that are fun. The more kids learn about [...]

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Marriage - luck or work?
To have or not have a freezer
My $8,000 [...]

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I hate waste
Will I save a lot of money by NOT having kids?
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What do rich people invest in?
Buying coupons on ebay
Anyone have RecycleBank where [...]

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Changing ones mindset to save more?
Went to see this house today…
Worst Justifications [...]

I’ll say it simply: I’m disgusted by the amount of advertising in the world today. I’ve been gradually working up to this fit, but the tipping point came the other day in a public bathroom. It was in a mall and the toilet paper was pre-printed with the name of a restaurant that is located [...]

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Self-defense
Does buying financial books make sense?
why pay for it when you can [...]

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What is your definition of middle class?
If total income is $80,000, then is [...]

Weekend reading is a round-up of personal finance reading that has caught our eye that may be of interest to you:
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How much do you usually spend on a wedding gift?
Grocery Help for Family [...]