Personal Finance
Kids and Money: Practical approaches
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room, automobile fender benders, and perhaps even dorm or apartment thefts. It's second nature. more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
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Web sites that foster good money skills
It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold their attention. more
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Recession? These teenagers get it Photo
Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their children. more
Deals & ways to save
Saving money at the grocery store. Photos
Sure, coupons can have an impact on your grocery bill, but what's the secret to getting the most for your money? Kim Danger, family savings expert for Coupons.com, says a little preparation can go a long way.
Here are her tips for getting the most from your coupons.
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How to get a great rental rate Photo
Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy. more
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How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry Photo
All you need to do is turn on the television, listen to the radio or walk past a jewelry mall to know. "The scrap jewelry market is huge, huge, huge," says Reyne Haines, an appraiser who specializes in 20th century decorative arts. more
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Lower prices... Coming to a Burger King near you
A Burger King franchisee confirmed Wednesday that the company has asked franchisees to consider temporarily dropping the price of their double cheeseburger to $1, a move likely aimed at igniting a burger battle with McDonald's Corp. more
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4 ways to spring clean your house for less
Flowers are blooming and the sun's rays are streaming through your windows -- making clear by the streaks on the glass and dust in the air just how dirty the house really is. more
