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Personal Finance

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  • Watch: Pay off student loans or save for retirement?

    Fri, Oct 14, 2011 11:22 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    New college graduates need to learn how to prioritize debt payoff vs. savings.

  • Infographic: How to spend $0 on gas next month

    Mon, Oct 10, 2011 8:54 AM

    By putting solar panels on your roof and an electric car in your garage, you could essentially drive for free. How soon can you start?

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  • Law school grads

    Kids and money: Paying for college

    Mon, Oct 10, 2011 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    With college tuition increasing annually, parents aren't just asking themselves how to pay for college but if they can help at all.

  • Healthcare costs on the rise

    Annual healthcare costs expected to top $10,000

    Tue, Oct 04, 2011 11:58 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    In 2012, average healthcare premiums will top $10,000 per employee for the first time.

  • Watch: Are we heading toward a double-dip recession?

    Mon, Oct 03, 2011 12:07 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    A double-dip recession is imminent, according to one expert.

  • Great online grocery coupons for October 2011

    Mon, Oct 03, 2011 9:21 AM by Robin Shreeves

    Some of the best coupons for natural and organic products to be found online.

  • Bank of America Debit Card

    Weekend reads: Debit card fees

    Sat, Oct 01, 2011 12:35 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Bank of America's announcement of a $5 monthly debit card fee has caused an uproar from its customers.

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    64% of Americans say we have a poor economy

    Thu, Sep 29, 2011 12:12 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Results from a TIME and Money magazine survey reveal that most Americans are pessimistic about the nation’s economy.

  • Watch: Extreme couponers share their secrets

    Wed, Sep 28, 2011 10:52 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Two moms from season 2 of 'Extreme Couponing' make an appearance on the 'Today' show.

  • Homeless man gets a hand

    A lost decade for the middle class

    Mon, Sep 26, 2011 1:58 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The median household income in the nation declined between 2000 and 2010.

  • Food Bank Items

    Angel Food Ministries closes its doors

    Fri, Sep 23, 2011 3:36 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    At a time when many Americans are experiencing financial crises, one of the nation's most popular food banks closes its doors. Unfortunately, there is also a controversial angle to the closing.

  • Man reading in the park

    Why green consumers are smart consumers

    Wed, Sep 21, 2011 12:21 PM

    'Greenies' aren't the upper middle-class do-gooders of popular perception. In fact, green consumers span all income brackets, and they may just be the way of the future.

  • Game of Twister

    What is Operation Twist?

    Tue, Sep 20, 2011 6:44 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    As the Federal Reserve chairman prepares to announce Operation Twist, some economists are already doubting its chances for success.

  • Father and son bakers at the farmer's market

    How your 'slow money' can make a difference

    Tue, Sep 20, 2011 12:42 PM

    Let's do with money what the slow food movement did with food. By investing in local businesses, you can turn a profit and change your community for the better.

  • Visa debit card

    Google checkout project launches with Visa

    Tue, Sep 20, 2011 5:37 AM by Reuters

    Google has struck an agreement to allow Visa account-holders to pay for store purchases with their smartphones.

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