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		<title>A Year without New Clothes?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Could you go a year without buying new clothes?  A group of bloggers did, which made me wonder if I could do it. The short answer is no, but I'll tell you why.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/year-new-clothes/</link>
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		<title>Taking Back Your Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm still trying to steal my time back from TV, but I'm getting better. I've learned to limit my viewing and become more choosy about the shows I watch. And I feel no guilt if I miss an episode or multi-task. It takes some time to learn, though.]]></description>
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		<title>Reader Question: Furnished Rentals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you rent a furnished apartment, who is responsible for replacing the furniture? And how wise is it to rent a furnished apartment in the first place?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/furnished-rentals/</link>
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		<title>How to Buy a New Car</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I finally did it – I bought a new car this weekend! My trust Toyota Corolla was thirteen-and-a-half and I didn’t want it to be my problem anymore. Here’s how I managed to get a new car at a great deal.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/how-to-buy-a-new-car/</link>
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		<title>Car Loan Basics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’m buying a new car this weekend. My husband and I considered spending our entire emergency fund to pay cash for the car, but then we took a look at the budget and decided it was too big a risk. So, we’ve decided to get a car loan. Rates are pretty reasonable right now for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tomato Project Part 4</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s time for another tomato project update. The weather has been cool, so my tomatoes have been producing like crazy. I’m loving it! 
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		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/tomato-project-4/</link>
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		<title>How to Get a Free Refi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to know how to get a free refinance like I did? I’ve already helped one friend get one, so it’s really easy. You will probably have to contact a mortgage broker rather than a bank, but they’re nice people, really.
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		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/free-refinance/</link>
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		<title>Refi #2 – Am I Crazy?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just one year into my mortgage, I’ve already refinanced twice. Why did I do it? Why, to save money of course. How much did I save? Keep reading and I’ll tell you.]]></description>
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		<title>Homeownership: A Year in Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’ve successfully completed my first year of homeownership. Just nine more years until I consider looking for a new home. (Of course, my husband says we’re never moving again, but we’ll see.) So, here’s a quick recap of my first year of homeownership.
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		<link>http://www.soundmoneymatters.com/homeownership-year-1/</link>
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		<title>Maximize Downtime: Planning for a Frugal, Relaxing Vacation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to make the most of your vacation, but still come away relaxed and not in debt? I’ve come up with some basic tips to help you maximize your downtime, as I prepare to take some downtime. See you in a week!
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