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Valentine's Day is coming, which means that millions of men are getting ready to drop money on Whitman's samplers and red roses. But there are other options out there -- and we know that our faithful readers have explored at least a few of them.
7 Money-Saving Moves That Will Cost You More Later
10:20AM 1/24/2012
When it comes to saving money, too many of us try to cut expenses in the short term in ways that are almost guaranteed to cost us much more down the road. On NBC's Today Show, personal finance expert Jean Chatzky talks about how to avoid seven big mistakes that fall into the category of penny wise, but dollar foolish.
Save Your Sole and Your Budget: Run Barefoot
6:00AM 11/04/2011
Want to save $500 a year, be as fit as a lion, and stick it to big corporations? If you're a runner, it's easy. Give up running shoes and go barefoot. Your gait will improve, you'll suffer fewer injuries, and you'll be making great strides toward easing your budget, devotees insist.
Rabbit Ears Redux: Antennas for Free Broadcast TV Make a Comeback
12:00PM 11/02/2011
Millions of TV lovers hit by the weak economy and fat cable bills are going old-school: They're using antennas. That's right: The rabbit ears your grandmother jiggled to tune in "I Love Lucy" can still receive dozens of digital channels on HDTVs. Here's how you can rule the free airwaves.
Do you really need Groupon or LivingSocial? If you answered "yes," you're among a shrinking minority. Really, Groupons are meant to entice us to try things we otherwise wouldn't. Couponing, though, is how smart shoppers cut costs on what they already buy, and these five sites can save you a bundle.
Being fat isn't just bad for your health, it's also murder on your wallet. Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney (who has had her own ups and downs with weight) wants to help. She offers these five tips to help you control your budget and waistline at the same time.
Budgeting for Savings and Long-Term Goals
9:00AM 7/28/2011
If you've ever tried budgeting for the long run only to find that your best-laid plans always seem to get ruined by short-term emergencies, then you're not alone.
Unexpected things pop up that can surprise even the most dedicated budgeters.
Fortunately, there are some ways you can balance your...
6 Ways to Save Money in the Second Half of the Year
8:00AM 7/01/2011
How well have you kept up with the financial resolutions you made back in January – especially the one that involved saving more money? Like most of us, your New Year's resolutions may be all but forgotten.
With half the year already gone, if you don't have much savings to show for the...
Gas Saving Suggestions: Some Ideas From Left Field
6:30AM 5/19/2011
Energy, Technology, Economy, Investing, Exxon Mobil, Autos, Chevron
We've already shared some ideas from our readers on ways to economize, squeeze extra miles out of your tank, and find surprising discounts. In the final part of this series, we'll take a peek at some of the more unusual methods that you offer for reducing pain at the pump.
While the pains and pressures of this year's tax season are fresh in your mind, give some thought to next April 15. Here are five tips from the personal finance pros for making next year's tax filing season less stressful and more monetarily rewarding.
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