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Buy This, Not That: Demystifying Health Food Labels

February 16, 2012 / cheapchic

Many food labels are littered with so-called “health food” claims. Which ones can you trust? When is it worth the extra investment? Read more to uncover which health food claims are worthy of their higher price tags and which ones are worth skipping.

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5 Money Lessons We Can Learn From Grandma and Grandpa

January 27, 2012 / cheapchic

“The Legacy Project,” a survey or more than 1.200 elderly Americans, reveals the best practical financial advice they have learned throughout the decades. Here are five money lessons that we can learn from grandma and grandpa.

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4 Lucrative Resolutions You Forgot to Make

January 26, 2012 / cheapchic

A recent study found that 80% of Americans didn’t focus on financial planning when making resolutions this year. Mint.com asked experts to tell us which financial resolutions Americans should be making this year. Who says you can’t make New Year’s resolutions now!

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5 Money Lies That Make Us Overspend

December 19, 2011 / cheapchic

Do you tell yourself “money lies?” Here, we reveal the top money lies that make you spend too much and how to fight back.

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5 Little-Known Ways to Save on International Travel

December 15, 2011 / cheapchic

If you’re dreaming of Parisian strolls along the Champs-Elysees or meandering through the canals in Venice via a gondola, now is the time to head to Europe if you want good deals. The exchange rate may not be in your favor, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to save.

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The Secret to Saving More: Picture Gray Hair?

December 13, 2011 / cheapchic

Retiring early with a cushy nest egg might mean more than simply creating a savings plan. Learn how visualization can help you reach your retirement goals.

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How to Fight About Money With Your Spouse

December 9, 2011 / cheapchic

What are couples fighting the most about these days? Money! Here are five things you can do to minimize the money fights and work together to get what you both want.

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6 Tips for Hosting a Successful Garage Sale

November 9, 2011 / cheapchic

Got a cluttered closet or garage you’re dying to clean out? Why not host a garage sale and sell your used stuff, instead? Read on to learn some useful tips for making the most of your yard sale.

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