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How To Live On $0 A Day: Rediscover the Childlike Joy of Halloween (Get Free Stuff)

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.26.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Candy, Food Pyramid, Depression, Middle Class, Economic Crisis, Halloween, Tricks, Recession, Advice, Financial Advice, Pharmaceutical Industry, Free Stuff, Treats, Satire, Trick-or-Treating, Nutrition, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Financial Crisis, Comedy, Economy, Milk Chocolate, Humor, Halloween Candy, Nuts, Raisins, Budget, Living, Thanksgiving, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Halloween traditionally marks the end of the harvest season when people begin storing necessities for the long, lean months ahead. Which is exactly the way you should be looking at it now.

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Boost Your Credit Score

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Mortgages, Credit Cards, FICO Score, FICO Advice, Credit Lines, Loans, Fico, Home Equities, Second Mortgage, Credit Limit, Home Equity Loan, Financial Advice, Living News
Jeanne Kelly

Because 30% of your FICO score is based on amounts owed on revolving credit, I can't say it enough: watch your balances!

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Etiquette Advice For Those Who've Lost Everything But Their Manners

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.02.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Miss Manners, Depression, Social Life, Economic Crisis, Economy, Etiquette, Financial Meltdown, Recession, Advice, Financial Advice, Good Manners, Humor, Satire, Living, Comedy News, Comedy, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Dear Dinner Companion, Your friend is right. Never cheapen yourself by sleeping with a guy for a hamburger.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Finding Your Next Set Of Wheels

Lesley Stern | Posted 09.17.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Depression, Shopping Carts, Humor, Economic Crisis, Satire, Economy, Cash for Clunkers, Financial Crisis, Recession, Financial Meltdown, Comedy, Transportation, Advice, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Costco shopping carts Costco carts are humongous and totally lacking in style. But that's part of their charm. In fact, it's the only part of their charm.

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Bedroom Insecurities, Shopping Addictions And Stress

health.com | Posted 09.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Shopping, Body Image, The Inner Life, Financial Advice, Living News

What's the secret to bedroom body confidence? How do you conquer impulse shopping? Can you get addicted to stress? You ask the questions. We called th...

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How To Live On $0 A Day: The Pros And Pros Of Declaring Bankruptcy

Lesley Stern | Posted 10.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Chapter 11, Depression, Lawyers, Larry King, Bankruptcy, Humor, Satire, Economy, Donald Trump, Economic Crisis, Financial Meltdown, Credit Card Debt, Recession, Comedy, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

It's time to get over the stigma. Bankruptcy is awesome. Once you know the specifics, you'll wish you did it sooner. I know I do.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: What's A Poor Fashionista To Do?

Lesley Stern | Posted 09.20.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Depression, Fashion, Fashionista, Humor, Economy, Economic Crisis, Rachel Zoe, Recession, Sarah Palin, Financial Advice, Financial Meltdown, Style, Satire, Parody, Fashion Advice, Designers, Financial Crisis, Comedy, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

A psychological lifesaver for fashion victims victimized by the economy, buying and returning allows you to binge on high end designer clothes and purge them once they're out of style (usually in a day or two).

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Shoplifting Hints

Lesley Stern | Posted 09.06.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Living on a Budget, Depression, Shoplifting, Humor, Economic Crisis, Economy, Financial Crisis, Recession, Comedy, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

As someone who has accidentally shoplifted several hats simply because she forgot to take them off before leaving the store, my first bit of advice is, to put whatever it is you're shoplifting on your head.

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How To Live on $0 A Day: The 14 Stages Of Financial Meltdown

Lesley Stern | Posted 08.30.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Financial Crisis, Wall Street, Financial Meltdown, Government, Financial Advice, Economy, Economic Crisis, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Based on my personal experience and intensive study, I've outlined the stages and given examples of common corresponding emotions and reactions.

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Information Asymmetries Part II

Leslie Pratch, Ph.D. | Posted 08.27.2009 | Business

Read More: Government, Paul Krugman, Economic Stimulus, Poverty, Joseph Stiglitz, Stock Market, Sam Pelzman, Payroll Taxes, Milton Friedman, Global Financial Crisis, Financial Advice, Business News
Leslie Pratch, Ph.D.

It takes time for labor unemployment to go down, but there is now a lot of slack capacity and eventually that slack capacity will be priced appropriately and then, finally, consumers will spend.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Creative Dentistry

Lesley Stern | Posted 08.23.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Depression, Humor, Satire, Economy, Economic Crisis, Health Insurance, Dentist, Health Care, Recession, Comedy, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Cavities: If only all dental problems were this easy. Just fill the cavities with gum (preferably sugarless) or wax. A nice peppermint scented candle will freshen your breath at the same time.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: An Undervalued Asset In Tough Times

Lesley Stern | Posted 08.16.2009 | Home

Read More: Depression, Style, Humor, Economy, Financial Crisis, Living, Beauty Tips, Cosmetic Surgery, Duct Tape, Personal Finance, Recession, Financial Advice, Home News
Lesley Stern

Aside from its obvious usefulness as an anti-terrorist tool, duct tape is one of those simple products that fulfill a wide variety of needs, (kind of like cheap vodka).

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Michael Jackson, Elvis and Professional Hangers On

Don McNay | Posted 07.27.2009 | Business

Read More: Michael Jackson, Msfs, Lottery, Chfc, Lottery Winner, Sudden Wealth, Elvis, West Virginia, Kentucky, Powerball Winner, Don McNay, Fox Business Network, Jack Whitaker, Elvis Presley, Financial Advice, Clu, Structured Settlements, Cnbc, Cnn, Louisville, Sudden Money, Million Dollar Round Table, Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, Hangers On, Entourage, Posse, Personal Finance, Lexington, Financial Advisors, Business News
Don McNay

Michael Jackson and Elvis died too young. They had the same handicap that many people with money acquire, the entourage.

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How to Live on $0 A Day: Taking Your Life Back From Creditors

Lesley Stern | Posted 07.24.2009 | Comedy

Read More: JPMorgan Chase, Humor, Satire, Amex, Economy, Economic Crisis, Bank of America, Citibank, Financial Crisis, Credit Crisis, Credit Card Debt, Credit Rating, Comedy, Personal Finance, Financial Advice, Bailout, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Say you stop wasting your entire unemployment check on the hedonistic pleasure of protecting your precious credit rating. Instead, you're going to try eating, and maybe splurge on health insurance.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: A Few Telltale Signs You're Going Under

Lesley Stern | Posted 07.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Debt, Depression, Warning Signs, Bankruptcy, Humor, Satire, Economy, Budget, Financial Crisis, Living, Going Broke, Recession, Personal Finance, Comedy, Self-Help, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Suddenly, spending three hours on the phone with your bank demanding an explanation for a $35.00 late fee is the most profitable way of spending your time.

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Financially Outed -- Supreme Court Style

Manisha Thakor | Posted 07.14.2009 | Business

Read More: Women and Money, Budgeting, Investing, Saving, Economic Crisis, Economy, Money Management, Personal Finance, Housing Crisis, Financial Advice, Business News
Manisha Thakor

Recent filings show Judge Sotomayor's net worth is $740,000. Sounds impressive... until you look under the financial robe of the woman who is the second most talked about female in Washington after Michelle Obama.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: There Must Be Something Left You Can Sell

Lesley Stern | Posted 07.03.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Bargains, Vintage Shopping, Humor, Economic Crisis, Satire, Economy, Financial Crisis, Living, Antiques, Ebay, Comedy, Financial Advice, Kidney, Sales, Garage Sales, Income, Auction, Earning, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

You probably think you've already sold everything you own that had any financial value. But chances are, you've still got a few possessions that you can really cash in on if you auction them off on eBay.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Where To Put Your Remaining Assets

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.29.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Fdic, Bank Failures, Bank Fees, Piggy-Banks, Humor, Budget, Prada, Economy, Economic Crisis, Guns, Financial Advice, Mattress, Investing, Investment Advice, Insurance, Financial Meltdown, Banks, Financial Crisis, Booze, Comedy, Tarp, Stress Tests, Credit Crisis, Credit Cards, Bailout, Fees, Business, Living, Stock Market, Wall Street, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Many banks won't accept deposits of less than $100. Those that do tend to get a little uppity when presented with a deposit in 20 lbs. of rolled pennies.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Top Five Places To Be Broke in North America

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.26.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Lifestyle, Humor, Mexico, Economic Crisis, Financial Crisis, Living, Beverly Hills, Real Estate, Napa, Top Cities, Comedy, Detroit, Wasilla, Budget, Financial Advice, Financial Meltdown, Poverty Guide, North America, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Lots of solvent people flock to the beautiful Napa Valley. But so far, it's a well kept secret among indigents in the know. The weather is temperate enough to sleep outdoors year round.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Summer Vacation Ideas To Fit Your Budget

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Comedy, Leisure, Depression, Lifestyle, Beach, Summer, Humor, Economy, Spa, Economic Crisis, Travel Advice, Financial Crisis, Living, Vacation, Budget Travel, Saving Money, Trip Advisor, Recession, Financial Advice, Travel and Leisure, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Being broke and unemployed is stressful. A change of setting, new experiences and emotional distance will help you face life refreshed and ready to do nothing with renewed vigor.

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The Trouble With Suze

Anya Kamenetz | Posted 06.17.2009 | Business

Read More: Debt, Suze Orman, Money, Personal Finance, Jim Cramer, Suze Orman New York Times Magazine, Financial Advice, Business News
Anya Kamenetz

Suze Orman is right about one thing: young people shouldn't be learning about personal finance from her.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Keeping Up Appearances -- Revising Your Beauty Regimen

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.14.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Hair Dye, Women, Skincare, Aging, Making Due, Youth, Humor, Economy, Head Scarf, Botulism, Designer-Labels, Saving Money, Beauty, Salon, Self-Help, Financial Advice, How to Save Money, Haircut, Headscarves, Financial Crisis, Cosmetic Surgery, Comedy, Canned-Goods, Botox, Style, Living, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Poverty doesn't have to age you if you're creative. If you have scientific tendencies, you can always grow your own botulism toxin.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: Bargain Hunting Tips For Corporate Execs

Lesley Stern | Posted 06.11.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Bargains, Depression, Financial Meltdown, Wall Street, Bailout, Humor, Corporate America, Financial Crisis, Banks, Comedy News, Executive Compensation, Comedy, Recession, Financial Advice, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

Let me be the first to extend the olive branch to corporate America with a few ideas on how to save millions of dollars on basic necessities. Let's start with something easy, like plumbing.

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Ask Dr. Recession!

John Marshall | Posted 04.22.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Aig, Unemployed, Anger, Nostalgia, Economy, Recession, Financial Advice, Comedy News
John Marshall

One day there will even be nostalgia for the disaster we're in right now. Someone will sell credit default swap lunch boxes and make a movie about the fall of AIG starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

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It's CNBC That Has Not Yet Hit Bottom

Dan Solin | Posted 04.10.2009 | Business

Read More: Jon Stewart, Stock Market, Cnbc, Financial Crisis, Rick Santelli, Financial News, Jim Cramer, Financial Advice, Business News
Dan Solin

Watching CNBC is harmful to your financial health.

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