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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread

10.14.11 12:30 PM EDT By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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(Softlad)

  • Mother Somehow Runs Up $1500 Verizon Bill
  • How Bank Of America Picked $5 As The Debit Card Monthly Fee
  • Don’t Mistake Luxuries For Necessities
  • The Right Way To Get A Bartender’s Attention
  • Those Anti-Skimming Gas Pump Stickers Don’t Work If You Do It Like This

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10.14.11By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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