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20 money moves to make before the end of the year 09/08/2015 06:00am • With just a few months left until the end of the year, it's time to squeeze in some last-minute retirement savings, revisit financial goals from the beginning of the year and update your insurance accounts, among other tasks. U.S. News reached out to financial planners about the action steps you sho 7 fall budget moves you need to make 09/03/2015 07:00am • The year is coming to a close in a few short months, and if you're still struggling to meet your savings goals or are worried about upcoming expenses, now is the time to take control of your financial life. Autumn is the perfect time to review your spending habits and make some much-needed changes b 5 Tips for Better Shopping Habits 09/01/2015 08:00pm • In a recent survey on back-to-school promotions, the National Retail Federation revealed coupons, in-store promotions and advertising inserts still carry the most sway when it comes to shopping for back-to-school. If you're tech savvy, maybe you're guilty of liking every coupon website page on Face Selling Your Old Cellphone? Read This First 08/17/2015 10:00am • With rumors of a new iPhone model coming next month, early adopters will be lining up for the latest, greatest smartphone, and many might be looking to sell their old devices. Only a portion of cellphone owners resell their phones, but business research and analysis firm IBISWorld estimated in an 5 Ways Your Credit Card Can Help You Save on Back-to-School 08/17/2015 09:00am • Stocking up for back-to-school is an expensive endeavor: Spending for students from kindergarten through college is expected to hit $68 billion in 2015, according to the National Retail Federation's Back-to-School Spending Survey. The average family alone expects to spend $630 on electronics, suppli Paul Heyman Q&A: Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker at WWE SummerSlam 08/17/2015 01:19am • WASHINGTON - It was wrestling's most untouchable record -- The Undertaker's 21-0 win streak at Wrestlemania, from his 1991 win over Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka to his 2013 win over C.M. Punk. But all that came to a crashing halt in 2014, when former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returned from his UF 5 Little Things You Could Be Doing to Save Money -- But Aren't 08/13/2015 08:00pm • When it comes to money, every little bit adds up. That's what everyone always says, but everyone also has their limits. For instance, if you see a penny on the ground, these days, you wouldn't necessarily pick it up, even though, hey, it's free money. You've probably also heard a dozen times the ti 7 Great Back-to-School Sales 08/13/2015 04:00am • If the smell of pencils, crayons and paper brings back fond memories of time spent in a classroom, odds are you will enjoy hitting the back-to-school sales. Whether you're buying your own supplies or helping to fulfill a child's list of required items for school, below are some stores that will have 5 Apps to Make Back-to-School Shopping Easy on Any Budget 08/12/2015 10:30am • Back-to-school shopping is more expensive than ever. Parents anticipate spending an average $1,239 this back-to-school season, up 24 percent since 2011, according to the latest American Express survey. If you already missed out on tax-free week savings at your favorite stores, there are still some w How to Save on Wedding Gifts 08/11/2015 09:33am • It's that time of year again. Does it seem like all of your friends are taking the plunge and saying "I do"? Well, it's wedding season! And though it can be a fun and joyous time (I mean, who doesn't love free booze, buffets and the chicken dance?), it can also be a very expensive time if you're try Is Your Company's Employee Wellness Program Right for You? 08/09/2015 08:00pm • A growing number of employers nationwide are offering employee wellness programs, with many linking financial incentives to employee participation and health outcomes. But with increased popularity comes many questions: Are workplace wellness programs effective or an invasion of employee privacy? 5 Ways to Get a Big Head Start on Holiday Shopping 08/05/2015 08:00pm • Each year around the holidays, you may look at your calendar and realize with horror that you aren't prepared. There isn't enough money or time to buy gifts or upgrade decorations to replicate the amazing holidays you remember as a kid. So why not start preparing for the December shopping onslaught 6 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping 08/03/2015 08:00pm • According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend roughly $630 on kids in kindergarten through 12th grade and $899 for college students. If you're looking to slash these costs or get more for your money, here are some tips to do so. 1. Spend less out of the gate. If yo How to Kill Time Without Blowing Your Budget 07/30/2015 08:00pm • Two weeks ago, I had a full-fledged computer meltdown. My laptop started operating at speeds circa 1996 and deteriorated quickly from there. An appointment at the Genius Bar realized my worst freelancer fear: I'd have to part with my computer for the next three to seven days while the Mac Geniuses 11 Wild Things Left Behind at TSA Checkpoints in Dulles Airport 07/28/2015 08:00pm • A look at the TSA's Lost and Found.U.S. News got a behind-the-scenes look at the Transportation Security Administration's Lost and Found operation at Washington Dulles International Airport, and chatted with TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein and Transportation Security Officer William Covieo to learn