We've all shopped (or tried to shop for) the person who has (or seems to have) everything. Yes, it's hard...but not impossible! Draw some inspiration from these affordable ideas.
The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
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The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) rolled out last year currently has over 700,000 people in trial modifications and a little over 30,000 in "permanent" modifications.
The smartphone market is maturing, and that means you can find plenty of mid-tier devices that offer performance at a reasonable price — without a contract.
A good budget is the best tool for reaching your financial goals. If you've ever begun a budget only to give it up days, weeks or months later, or know someone who has, you need to
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J.K. Rowling knows a thing or two about muggle money struggles. After all, she once had her share.
TiVo for the Web: Content Without the Ads
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4 Powerful Smartphones That Aren't Overpriced
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You Never Need to Pay to Watch Movies — Here's Why
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3 Good Money Examples Every Parent Should Set
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Why You Can't Stick with a Budget
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Are You Ready to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
Hey! You've gotten pretty good at your hobby, and everybody says you'd make some real money at it if you tried. But should you?
Save Money in 5 Seconds or Less With These 29 Easy Tricks
Think saving money takes a lot of time? Nope! These five-second tricks will help your savings add up quick.
Best of Personal Finance Roundup: What the iPad Is and Is Not
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The New Best Reason to Sign up for Amazon Prime: HBO Shows!
Get your TV on! Amazon Prime members will soon be able to stream a variety of HBO shows, movies, and series at no additional cost.
The Secrets of History's Most Successful Savers
Today's extreme couponers have nothing on these famous savers. Improve your savings strategies with some tips from history's greatest money hoarders.
7 Money Moves You Will Always Be Thankful For
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Surprise! There's a Gender Gap in Mortgages, Too
The gender wage gap may have the spotlight, but there seems to be bias in home loans, too. Find out how to fight it
Warning: TurboTax Missing Minnesota Tax Info (Updated With TurboTax Response)
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7 Things Not to Buy on Black Friday
Don't count that doorbuster as a win just yet. Spending money on these bad Black Friday buys is more of a wallet-buster.
24 Little Things You Can Do Faster
If a stitch in time saves nine, then what are you waiting for? These 24 little time-savers could add up to hours of free time!
You Can't Make It as a One-Car Family: Now What?
Being a one-car family is great for trimming the budget, but let's be real — it's not always easy. Here's how to afford that second set of wheels.