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As leaves flutter to the ground and the temperature begins to plummet, heating bills move in the opposite direction. Heat and oil prices...

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Unless you're Oprah (hi Oprah!), you probably spend at least some of your time thinking about how to save money. The free money-saving...

What to do when you can’t make car payments

Q I feel like I can no longer afford to make my car payments. How much will it hurt my credit to turn my car back in?

Online shopping safety tips

Another holiday season is upon us -- time to search for gifts, bargains and great deals. Here are some important online shopping safety tips...

Extraordinary uses for ordinary items

Some ordinary, unassuming household objects have super powers. And most of these items cost less than a couple of bucks. So the next time...

Do you really need a panini maker?

Q: Do you need a panini maker to make a panini?

Taking smaller steps toward new career

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Daniel Vasquez: A guide to low-cost TV service

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Web sites that show you the money

The Internet has made it possible for individuals -- even math phobics or terminal procrastinators -- to become proficient financial...

Make your expenses count when job hunting

When you're out of work, the last thing you need to do is waste money.

Tip of the day: Know your rights with collection agencies

Just because you owe money doesn't mean collection agencies can harass you. The Federal Fair Debt Collection Act prohibits collection...

Consumer frugality is outliving recession

Even as the economic recovery plods ahead, many American consumers are refusing to come along.

Surviving the recession: One family's story

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Recession might be good for your health

It took a moment to make the connection, but Jake Sawyers says the recession has been good for him, or at least for his health.