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Advice: How to Get Cheap Rent?

A lot of people, including me, are pretty clueless about how to get deals on things like rent. I'm not much of a bargainer and pretty much just pay whatever they ask. I mean, rates are rates, right? But I have friend…
Advice: Starting a Career in Journalism?

It's always nice to see someone trying to be prepared, and a user is doing just that over in Advice.On our Advice page, Penny_Pincher is asking: So I'm still in high school (going to be a senior next yr!), but I know…
Advice: How Bad are Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets?

Community member kadyisawesome182@xanga submitted a question to us, and we thought it would make a great advice post.Her question is:I turned eighteen back in September. Ever since then, I have been itching for scr…
Advice: Are Hostess Gifts Expected?

Etiquette can be tricky, particularly around people you aren't close with yet. Over in Advice, Cara asks about dinner party etiquette:In a couple of weeks, one of my friends from school is having a dinner party. Beca…
Advice: Is Debt Consolidation the Answer?

The recession brought with it plenty of commercials for debt consolidation companies that targeted people struggling to pay their bills. How do you know if it would really help?Gir asks about debt consolidation over o…
Advice: Are Certified Used Cars a Good Deal?

Over in Advice, omelettedufromage asks about the worth of a certified used car vs. a brand new one:I'm shopping around for a new car, but I've read a lot about certified used vehicles. Is this a better deal in the lo…
Advice: Where Can I Consolidate My Student Loans?

Consolidation can really help with student loan debt because you cut down on the number of payments to keep track of and you can usually end up with a lower interest rate than you had, on average, before. Kat asks abo…
Advice: Do Prepaid Phone Plans Save Money?

With the prices of the average cellphone plan seemingly increasing every year, more people are turning to prepaid phone plans to save money. But do they really cost less?Omelettedufromage asks about this in a recent A…
Advice: How Do I Get a Job as a Dog-Walker?

It can be hard to figure out how to break into, and manage having, a side job. Especially if it's a more creative or unusual job than a gig at the mall. Kat has decided that she wants to try her hand at dog walking an…
Advice: Should I Hold Out for the Job I Want?

There are so many factors to consider when you're hunting for a job. One thing some must think about is the possibility of settling. Kat is asking about that in her recent Advice post:While job searching is a lot of…