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Maybe you used to scorn coupon clipping as beneath you. But who knew the only objection to coupons was the scissors? Even shoppers who would toss those pesky newspaper coupon sections aside find online coupon codes irresistible. Today, online coupon codes get forwarded to family, friends and...

Interest rates are once again falling to irresistible levels, which means two words are on the mind of millions of Americans: loan refinancing. But how do you get the best loan refinancing deal while avoiding some of the loan refinancing traps that plagued so many of the ill-advised refinancers of...

Remember the days when gold credit cards were the gold standard? Then platinum credit cards became the new mark of exclusivity. Since then, the platinum of platinum credit cards have morphed into black, clear, blue, plum, titanium and every other color imaginable in the status rainbow. How do you...

With an estimated 180 million members of frequent-flier programs and 10 trillion unused frequent-flier miles in circulation, what are the best airline rewards to spend your miles on? If you've done the right thing and accumulated most of your miles with one airline to maximize your redemption...

While your kids are stressing about college, as in their essays and SAT scores, you're probably stressing about college planning, as in coming up with the money. Of course you want your kids to have the best education possible -- but have you seen what the best education costs these days? Don't...

If you're over the commercialism of Christmas and want to get into the spirit of charitable giving, charities are eager for the help. With the recession, many nonprofits have seen charitable giving drop, so your donation this year will mean more than ever. But just because you're feeling generous...

Calculators may sound so junior high, but free mortgage calculators are actually highly sophisticated online tools that can help you save big money on your home loan. Some free mortgage calculators are simple -- you just input your mortgage amount, length of loan and interest rate to get a general...

It's never too early to start your retirement savings, but, as too many people are finding out the hard way, it can be too late. Make use of tools like free online retirement savings calculators and start building your retirement savings now. Here are our top 10 rules for building your retirement...

When it comes to retirement living, take your cue from the Boy Scout handbook. Be prepared, and you could truly enjoy your golden years; don't prepare, and you're headed for the dark side of retirement living. It's a choice that 58 million people will be facing by next year, when 20% of the...

Between all the charge card offers that come in the mail and the charge card controversies in the news, how can you find the best charge card for you? In a recent WalletPop roundup, we researched the best charge cards according to specific services and features. Charge card with the best interest...