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  How much does it cost to lose 25 pounds?

  Cut through the fat of popular weight-loss programs to find the best plan for you.

  3 min read Jan 14, 2011
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  4 frugal ways to become famous

  Justin Bieber got famous through a YouTube video — you could do it, too.

  4 min read Jan 04, 2011
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  Sell your junk for cash

  If your garage and closets are overflowing with stuff you don’t use, clean up and get some cash.

  3 min read Jul 16, 2010
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  Paying cash? Ask for a discount

  The discounts aren’t always huge, but businesses are willing to trim your tab if you pay cash.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2010
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  5 ways to slash home energy bills

  High home energy bills zapping your wallet? These five steps can save power and juice savings.

  4 min read Dec 14, 2009
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  Downsize your costs in 4 weeks

  A layoff can mean going from two incomes to one overnight. Here are tips to quickly adjust.

  3 min read Dec 01, 2009
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  8 last-minute ways to save for vacation

  In a perfect world, we’d all have fully funded vacation accounts. If you don’t, here are some fast-track ways to save for your big trip.

  4 min read Feb 01, 2008