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What to Consider Before Starting a Layaway Plan 11/06/2014 12:00am • If you're like many shoppers, your bank account can't accommodate the long list of gifts you'd like to buy during the holidays. One option, aside from racking up credit card debt, is a layaway program, which works best if you have at least two or three months before you need to make the purchase. 15 ways to avoid holiday debt 11/06/2014 12:00am • It's the most wonderful (and expensive) time of the year The presents. The travel. The food. The parties. The holiday season is fun -- but not so fun for your wallet. Don't worry, you don't have to turn into Mr. Scrooge and avoid the festivities. The U.S. News My Money bloggers have a few tricks More charges against San Francisco police officers 11/04/2014 09:50pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Federal authorities added more theft and corruption counts to an indictment charging two San Francisco Police officers with stealing money and drugs from suspects.A federal grand jury in San Francisco unsealed the new indictment last week.It alleges Sgt. Ian Furminger and offic Evangelical college gay rights stand causes uproar 11/03/2014 12:42pm • RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer WENHAM, Mass. (AP) -- D. Michael Lindsay thought he was on safe political ground when he signed the letter.President Barack Obama was about to expand job protection for gays employed by federal contractors. Under the proposed changes, faith-based charities with federal Palmer recovers, Cards top Romo-less Cowboys 28-17 11/03/2014 04:43am • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Carson Palmer gave the Dallas Cowboys just the gift they needed early in a game without Tony Romo -- throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.Palmer didn't make any other big mistakes, and Romo backup Brandon Weeden had a har Microsoft unveils fitness gadget, health tracking 11/03/2014 12:48am • ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft is releasing a $199 fitness band that also checks your email and even pays for coffee as the software company seeks to challenge Apple and others in the still-infant market for wearable devices.The Microsoft Band will work with the compa 5 Tips for Using Credit Cards Wisely During the Holidays 11/02/2014 12:00am • The holidays aren't just the hardest time of year to stick to your diet plan. They're also a tough time to stick to a budget. Holiday parties, decorations, baked goods, family activities and, of course, gifts, can all add up to a lot of spending. And if you don't have much in your piggy bank, Apple Pay rival defends service, exclusivity 11/01/2014 04:28pm • MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- A mobile payment service backed by Wal-Mart, Best Buy and other leading retailers is defending its practice of prohibiting its members from accepting alternatives such as Apple Pay.In a conference call with reporters, Merchant Customer Exchange shop Halloween saved in town after fugitive's capture 10/31/2014 08:58pm • KATHY MATHESON Associated Press MOUNTAINHOME, Pa. (AP) -- State police gave out candy to children trick-or-treating Friday in a community that had been under siege for nearly seven weeks until a man suspected of killing a state trooper was captured.The arrest Thursday evening of Eric Frein led to a 11 Ways to Trim Your Winter Expenses 10/31/2014 12:00am • The cold weather can inspire a flurry of overspending to help combat the colder temperatures and lack of outdoor activities. These 11 tips will help you keep the upcoming winter expenses in check so you can conquer the season without hurting your budget. 1. Cash in. If you've built up credit card r What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy 10/31/2014 12:00am • Kids look forward to trick-or-treating all year long. But when they bring home buckets full of candy and chocolate, what do you do with it all? Of course, you sneak a few pieces of your favorites, but what about the rest? Redistribute the candy. Many adults end up eating much of the leftover cand 4 Credit Card Benefits That Could Help You This Holiday Season 10/30/2014 12:00am • Most people either love or hate credit cards. On one hand, they can tempt consumers to spend money they don't have. On the other, they're super convenient -- and can save you if your new laptop gets stolen. While you probably know all about your credit card's rewards program, there are usually oth Royals rout Giants 10-0, Series goes to Game 7 10/29/2014 08:30pm • BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Madison Bumgarner is ready to pitch in for Game 7.The biggest World Series ace of all plans to be in the bullpen Wednesday night, just in case the San Francisco Giants need him against the Kansas City Royals for an out or two.Or possibly a few m Do Teens Know More About Money Than Their Parents? 10/29/2014 12:00am • Growing up, Josh Seides often helped his parents with their computer problems. He then realized he could help other adults with their technology challenges, too. That gave him the idea to launch a nonprofit, Technocademy, which offers free seminars to local seniors who want to become more proficien Tips for not overspending this holiday shopping season 10/29/2014 12:00am • There is a reason why stores go all out trying to lure shoppers to the stores during the holiday shopping season and why stores are opening earlier and earlier on Black Friday. Most people buy holiday gifts for someone this time of year and that means that this is also the time of the year that