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href="http://smarterspend.com/2012/03/top-craigslist-scams-avoid/">Top 5 Craigslist Scams to Avoid</a> is an article from <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=761</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Important things to keep in mind when purchasing a home. Make a safe real estate investment and follow the tips in this article.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=754</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>What are the qualities shared by the rich and successful? How can YOU separate yourself from the pack and thrive in every situation? Take a look at this wonderful guest post to find out.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=702</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Today I have decided to join the Financial Samurai&#8216;s Yakezie Challenge. The goal of the Yakezie Challenge is to use networking and lots of promotion to raise the Alexa ranking of participating personal finance blogs to under 200,000. Of course, more popular sites that have a ranking already under the goal benefit too as their [...]</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=687</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>If you're a future grad student, you should know that loans are your last option, not your first. Check out these other ways to finance your graduate education.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=659</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Following a few or more of these tips can give a significant boost to your credit score, allowing you to get the loan you wanted.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=591</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Want to make some extra money? Looking for new and creative ways? Here are some things you can do earn a supplemental income.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=568</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Enjoy these top ten fast food promotions and printable coupons at top restaurants.</p><p><a
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isPermaLink="false">http://smarterspend.com/?p=393</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>I have received numerous e-mails from readers asking about the eligibility criteria for a personal loan. There is no straight answer to this question as all financial institutions have different screening processes.  There are no two people alike, and the same thing happens to financial situations. The market offers an incredible variety of financial products [...]</p><p><a
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