Manage Your Life

How to dig yourself out of debt

A few easy ways to boost income can help you pay off costly interest charges.  

Best way to get started 

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Cities where houses are dirt cheap

The median home price is just $55,000 in one Midwestern metropolitan area.

Plenty of properties to choose from 

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Finding the best online degree programs

Five factors will help you choose the education track that fits your needs. 

Ways to size up professors, classes 

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• Popular online degrees
• Priciest private colleges
• Chat up your boss

Top ways you waste money on your car

Don’t let a mechanic pressure you into making these unnecessary purchases.  

Saving $4 on every fill-up 

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• More maintenance tips
• $100-a-tank automobiles
• U.S. makers vs. Toyota