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Why We Buy Too Much: The Psychology of Overspending

By Barbara Thau

Like all behaviors, your buying habits reflect your background, experiences and psychological makeup. But those things don't have to control your financial future. Here are some emotional states that drive people to make poor purchasing decisions, and some advice on how to keep those emotions from sending you to the poorhouse.

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Market Update: Stocks fall sharply as Greek deal is held up

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Is Sheldon Adelson Trying to Buy the White House?

By Bruce Watson

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has stirred up controversy recently for his $10 million in political help to the Newt Gingrich campaign -- but it's all perfectly legal. Still, with billionaires and corporations now able to make almost unlimited political donations, is the presidency for sale?

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Stores Go Both High-Tech and Homey to Lure You In

By Barbara Thau

Retailers are spicing up their brick-and-mortar stores to keep you walking through the door. Their game plan? To design environments that are equal parts high-tech and homespun. But will the changes be enough to keep physical stores from being reduced to showrooms for e-commerce sites?

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What Would You Do With a Billion Dollar Bank Error?

By Bruce Watson

It's a cliche that dates back to Monopoly: A bank error in your favor. But for Parijat Saha, an Indian schoolteacher, the Community Chest card came to life in a big way when he discovered that his bank account suddenly held $9.8 billion.

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Romney's Best Tax Break: Let's Talk 'Carried Interest'

By Bruce Watson

Mitt Romney paid a lower tax rate on his $21.6 million income in 2010 than the average U.S. family. It's no secret how: He made his money from investments, not wages. But even people who favor low capital gains taxes might not approve if they understood more about a neat little income category he benefited from called "carried interest."

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All Couples Are Not Created Equal in the Tax Code

By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool

Equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans is often viewed as a moral issue, or a religious one. But in many ways, it's a financial issue, as well -- one that leaves same-sex couples paying thousands of dollars more every year to the IRS in taxes.

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Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, those of us who reach age 65 will have a 40% chance of entering a nursing home, and 10% will stay in one for five years or more. So does this mean you need long-term care insurance?

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Ruling on Cigarette Warnings Stirs Free Speech Debate

By Eamon Murphy

A court ruling Monday stubbed out an FDA attempt to plaster extremely graphic warning labels on cigarette packs. The decision has reignited a debate over which right trumps which: The right of the government to warn Americans about the health risks of smoking, or the First Amendment rights of tobacco companies.

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The Best Defense: Money Moves to Protect Your Family

By Laura Rowley

In financial planning, people usually play offense: It's about finding the right strategy to get to the goal. But it's just as crucial to have a good defense. Cal Brown, a financial planner and author of the new book When Life Strikes: Weathering Financial Storms, shares some of his defensive plays with DailyFinance's Laura Rowley.

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2012: The Year Web- Connected TVs Take Over

By InvestorPlace

No segment of the electronics industry better highlights the challenges of these times than the television business. With sales of standard TVs flagging, the industry is pinning its hopes to new models TVs equipped to handle Internet streaming, WiFi and more.

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A Free E-Reader? Yes ... But With a Pricy Catch

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Want a free $99 Nook? It'll cost you. Barnes & Noble is offering its entry-level Nook Simple Touch free to people willing to pay $19.99 a month for a year's digital subscription to The New York Times. So is this a good deal, or not?

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How to Heat Your Home for Free (or Profit) This Winter

By TheStreet.com

Like they say: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. With the price of home heating oil on the rise, and likely to go on rising due to global politics, now might be a good time to place a bet on oil to hedge against the costs of keeping the homestead warm.

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Gear Winners: Lululemon vs. Under Armour vs. Nike

By InvestorPlace

Each one of this sporting trio of stocks is riding high. The question is whether one or more of them can keep the surge going. We'll look at the pros and cons of Lululemon, Under Armour and Nike, and let you decide for yourself which ones are most likely to score for your portfolio.

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6 Growth Stocks from an Investing Master

By MoneyShow.com

Martin Zweig%u2019s unique, earnings-oriented approach to stock picking has produced consistently outstanding returns over a 15-year period, writes John Reese, who explains the growth and value components of Zweig%u2019s strategy and reviews some of his current holdings.

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3 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances in 2012

By Bruce Watson

After the overindulgence of December, it's no surprise that so many people spend January trying to turn over new leaves. If you're ready to get your financial house in order, consider one of these three websites, each with a different take on helping you better manage your money.

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How I Paid for College on a Paperboy's Salary

By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool

I know what a daunting task it is to pay for college. But it's not impossible -- even on a paperboy's income. I did it, and hopefully some of what I learned on the route to college graduate will help inspire you, your kids, or your local paper carrier.

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New Year's Eve: Celebrating by the Numbers

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Champagne? Check. Noisemakers? Check. Party game to kill time as you wait for the clock to strike midnight? We can help with that. Gather your friends and family to try your hand at some New Year's Eve trivia.

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4 Ways Hollywood Can Save the Local Multiplex

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Hollywood has a problem. For the first time in more than two decades, the film industry is posting back-to-back years of falling box office receipts. Before the drama becomes a horror show, here are a few things that could beef up ticket sales.

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Santa Scores Big in Side Gig As Pitch Person

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Santa Claus was one busy dude this Christmas. Besides his full-time gig delivering gifts, he had a packed promotional schedule pitching everything from smartphones to pain relievers. His performances brought holiday cheer -- and industry accolades -- to the companies using him to advertise their wares.

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Teens Struggling to Find Elusive Part-Time Jobs

By The Associated Press

The economic turmoil that has left many Americans without work is having a disproportionate effect on teenage job-seekers, whose quest for entry-level positions often pits them against experienced older workers willing to take any job for a paycheck.

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Money Guru Suze Orman Pushes Her Brand of Plastic

By Dan Caplinger

Suze Orman is trying to succeed where the Kardashians failed. The host of the popular TV money show is offering a new prepaid card that works much the same way as a debit card. Her goal: Offer a credit card alternative that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg.

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