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Get your daily deals from one site
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 2:59 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
SavingPass.com allows you to access most of your favorite online deal sites from a single webpage.
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Save money on gas this summer

Mon, Jun 13, 2011 9:45 AM

Video: Budget Travel's Laura Michonski talks with msnbc's Alex Witt about tips for avoiding gas-guzzling mistakes this summer.
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U.S. minorities see bottled water as safer, buy it often

Wed, Jun 08, 2011 12:52 AM by Reuters

Many poor minority parents buy bottled water because of unfounded beliefs that it's safer, cleaner, better-tasting and more convenient than tap water.
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10 tips for using Groupon
Tue, Jun 07, 2011 2:14 PM by Robin Shreeves
To get the most out of sites like Groupon and other deal sites, follow these 10 rules so you won't waste your money or have a disappointing experience.
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Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many

Mon, Jun 06, 2011 7:51 AM by Debra Sherman, Reuters

The costs for cancer care topped $124 billion in 2010 in the United States.
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Follow up: Kids and allowances
Tue, May 31, 2011 12:07 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
MNN readers weigh in: Should kids receive an allowance?
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Gasoline prices erode spending, incomes

Fri, May 27, 2011 4:20 PM by Lucia Mutikani, Reuters

Disasters and low retail sales and industrial output also keep the economy soft.
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Researchers discover that rich people like expensive brands
Wed, May 25, 2011 11:57 AM by technewsdaily
The super-wealthy follow brands because they love them, according to an Affluence Collaborative survey.
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Kids and money: Allowances
Tue, May 24, 2011 12:06 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Do your children receive an allowance or earn a salary?
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New phone app may eliminate need for cash and credit cards
Tue, May 24, 2011 8:58 AM by technewsdaily
Square announces new apps for Android and iOS that use current smartphone technology to handle instant transactions.
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How to find the right life insurance
Mon, May 23, 2011 3:23 PM by WomansDay.com
Figure out what kind of coverage is best for you by following these expert tips.
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Lottery winner still collecting food stamps

Thu, May 19, 2011 1:39 PM

Video: A defiant lottery winner says he will continue to exploit the legal loophole and remain on food stamps.
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Student loans: Love 'em or hate 'em?
Thu, May 19, 2011 1:24 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
As high school grads prepare for college in the fall, it's time to talk about how to finance their continuing education.
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Survey: U.S. Midwest residents most fiscally fit

Thu, May 19, 2011 12:08 PM by Patricia Reaney, Reuters

Credit scores, personal bankruptcy, foreclosures and other criteria were considered to determine an area's financial stability.
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Negative home equity continues to be a problem
Mon, May 16, 2011 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Market reports from Zillow.com reveal that 28.4% of homeowners are underwater on their house.
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