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A Grown-Up Place
Designer Chad Alan takes you on a step-by-step shopping trip that will help you make your studio apartment more than just one in an Ikea-bedecked million.
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Transcript: Budget Decor
Thursday, April 13 at 1 p.m. ET
Designer Chad Alan takes your questions on finding high-impact, affordable and memorable home decor.
Transcript: Color of Money
Friday, April 14 at 1 p.m. ET
Light on cash? Michelle Singletary can help you find ways to live on a nonprofit salary.
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