Just how much IS violence & mayhem worth, anyway? 
EA Games is trying desperately to buy Grand Theft Auto's publisher before the release of GTA IV this spring. So far, both offers have been rejected -- and the stock is skyrocketing. So what is the magic number, anyway?
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Even frugal people need a massage! Why even the tightest budget should allow for some luxuries 
Most people jump into thriftiness -- often out of sheer necessity. So they eliminate all "unnecessary" expenses; often this leads to a binge/purge cycle as the deprivation gets to be too much. One blogger argues that you should trim, rather...
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mable.aspx
Allowance time: How much will it be? 
A dilemma every parent has to face: How much will get you scorn from other parents and how much will get your child calling you Scrooge. The blogger from Wise Money Decisions offers two creative ideas for determining a kid's pay.
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ven-t-tried.aspx
Different goals, different accounts: Use purpose-driven investing to achieve your investment objectives 
"Traditionally, most people invested for various vague goals and lumped all of their savings together in a single investment account. That's pretty boring. It's not very inspiring or effective.”
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r-goals.aspx
Minti - Community for parents 
Parenting advice
Frugal (and gree) tips for moms-to-be 
You can't save your sleeping patterns, but you can do your part to save the planet. (And the other kind of green as well.) Budget tips on clothes, coupons and other environment/cost conscious choices parents have to make.
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Why we can't talk to family about money 
What is it about family that makes it so hard to discuss money? It makes the world go 'round, but when we're with loved ones, we feel ashamed or greedy. One blogger writes about how this preoccupation with wealth colors our most important relationshi...
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money.aspx
Would you marry for money? 
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12 small changes that add up to big moey 
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CEOs Who Have Lost Billions 
Petty? Sure. But still enjoyable.
OsWhoHaveLostBillions.aspx


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