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Personal Finance

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Watch: Philadelphia's Equal Dollars Community Currency program
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 2:42 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Some Philadelphia residents trade volunteer hours for community currency that can be used to buy groceries.
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Frugal woman leaves $1.7 million to Salvation Army
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 4:17 PM by John Platt
After a penny-pinching life, Elinor Sauerwein had amassed a fortune that will benefit her community for decades.
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How to apply for a business grant

Thu, Jan 26, 2012 11:50 AM

In addition to the $500 billion in government grants available, there are many other resources available too; strategic application writing can help get your business the funds.
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Coffee or commuting: Where we spend our money

Wed, Jan 25, 2012 2:03 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

A lunchbox and a thermos may be the best tools for saving money during the work week.
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Thrift stores are a healthy food lover's friend
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 12:29 PM by Robin Shreeves
Want to find room in your budget for better food? Hit the thrift store for household goods and clothes, and use the savings to buy organic, local and fresh.
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Romney finally releases his income tax data
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 2:52 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Tax paperwork reveals that in 2010 and 2011 the Romneys made $42.7 million and paid $6.2 million in taxes.
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Wal-Mart invites entrepreneurs to Get On the Shelf

Mon, Jan 23, 2012 2:34 PM by BusinessNewsDaily

The store chain is also offering marketing support and advice on how to scale up to those inventors with winning products.
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National Financial Capability Challenge begins March 12
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 2:23 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
High school students will be able to test their personal finance knowledge during the month long challenge.
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How much it really costs to start up a home-based business

Wed, Jan 18, 2012 3:51 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Most home-based businesses don't generate much money, with 57 percent bringing in less than $25,000 a year.
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Credit card debt dropped by 11% in 2011
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 3:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Americans had less outstanding debt on their credit cards in 2011 than they did in 2010.
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Nubius Organics going out of business sale
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 2:06 PM by Robin Shreeves
Get 40 to 60 percent off reusable bags, waste free lunch containers, organic cotton baby clothing and more while supplies last.
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Are you suffering from daily deal overload?
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Groupon and LivingSocial are just two of the many daily deal sites that consumers love — or love to hate.
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Weekend reads: Mitt Romney's economic plan and you
Fri, Jan 13, 2012 2:57 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Find out how Mitt Romney's proposed economic plan would affect you should he win the 2012 Presidential election.
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Americans spend more on staying connected than on utilities

Thu, Jan 12, 2012 1:50 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

An increase in the number of devices that can connect to the Web, such as smartphones and tablets, is driving people to spend more on monthly bills.
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Need a job? Share your entrepreneurship on Facebook

Wed, Jan 11, 2012 3:38 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Facebook could help you land a job, but it's just as likely to cost you a job if a your online image isn't properly managed.
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