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Personal Finance

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Get news and tips on saving money, living frugally, budgeting and retirement planning.

  • Broken piggy bank

    Many above poverty line struggle to make ends meet

    Tue, Nov 22, 2011 2:20 PM by Reuters

    A little more than 15 percent of the country lives at or below the poverty level, which begins at an annual income $22,314 for a family of four.

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    8 well-rated green charities to kick start your holiday giving

    Mon, Nov 21, 2011 4:00 PM by Clint Williams

    A charitable donation as a gift is thoughtful, easy, beneficial and — perhaps best of all — tax-deductible. Here is a sampling of environmental-minded charities that get high marks.

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    Follow-up: Buy Nothing Day

    Mon, Nov 21, 2011 11:38 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    A look at what MNN readers have planned for Buy Nothing Day.

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  • Buy Nothing Day 2011

    Buy Nothing Day: Give your budget a real boost

    Thu, Nov 17, 2011 10:54 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    If you're stressed about your holiday spending or concerned about overconsumption then Buy Nothing Day is for you.

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  • Black Friday shoppers

    Black Friday will have more shoppers

    Thu, Nov 17, 2011 12:13 AM by Reuters

    Some 152 million shoppers say they will hit stores on Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, up 10.1 percent from 138 million people last year.

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  • Avoiding financial stress

    Wed, Nov 16, 2011 3:19 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Find out how to avoid undue stress related to your finances.

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  • Target on Black Friday

    News roundup: Save money during the holidays

    Tue, Nov 15, 2011 12:55 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Your one stop shop for money saving advice this holiday season.

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  • Watch: Preparing your finances for a new baby

    Thu, Nov 10, 2011 9:35 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Take care of your finances first.

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    'The Story of Broke': Annie Leonard's latest video investigates our financial frustrations

    Wed, Nov 09, 2011 11:09 AM by Starre Vartan

    The 'Story of Stuff' creator takes aim at how our government spends our tax dollars.

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  • Waiting for the Soup Kitchen to Open

    U.S. poverty rate is actually 16%

    Tue, Nov 08, 2011 10:33 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    A supplemental report from the Census Bureau reveals that there are more than 49 million Americans living in poverty.

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    New Census data raise number of poor to 49 million

    Mon, Nov 07, 2011 3:27 PM by David Morgan, Reuters

    The biggest increase occurred among people aged 65 and older who are being driven into poverty by out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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    New multi-bank program encourages saving, not spending

    Fri, Nov 04, 2011 9:09 PM by Leslie Meredith

    Participants who save are eligible to win new wardrobes, full college tuition, trips, electronics, and are entered to win a $2 million jackpot each month.

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  • Infographic: New landscape for big banks

    Fri, Nov 04, 2011 10:06 AM

    As U.S. banks bow to public pressure on debit card fees, MNN takes a look back at how this rare consumer victory unfolded.

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    Wal-Mart offers early preview of Black Friday deals

    Fri, Nov 04, 2011 2:21 AM by Reuters

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    Do you use a mobile banking app?

    Thu, Nov 03, 2011 11:12 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    A new survey reveals that more consumers are using their smartphones for banking functions.

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