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Which Online Tax Preparer Is Right for You? 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Joeleann Bensinger of Lake Dallas, Texas, had always used TurboTax to file her return. But last year she decided to shop around. "With a simple return, it's pretty easy to comparison shop the online tax preparers," she says. "I prepared my return with both TurboTax and TaxSlayer and found that Turb Why a Money Date Makes the Best Valentine's Day Gift 02/12/2015 07:00pm • If you're in a relationship, then you might be brainstorming last-minute ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. The National Retail Federation reports that on average, celebrants will spend $142.31 on candy, flowers, clothes and other items this year. The best idea, though, might be one you won't see Make a Match With These Valentine's Day-Inspired Scholarships 02/11/2015 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day right around the corner, you may be picking up gifts for your loved ones or figuring out the best way to express just how much you appreciate them. Whether it's through cards, chocolates or flowers, the holiday provides a perfect chance for displays of affection. While you're What to Buy at the Dollar Store 02/11/2015 07:00pm • When you're on a budget, one of the obvious ways to save money is to shop at discount stores. And the king of them all -- the dollar store -- is as cheap as it gets. However, be careful that you don't fall into the trap of buying products that will break right away, wear down quickly or take up spac Tips for emergency-related Valentine's Day gifts (Video) 02/10/2015 11:49am • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County is hoping it can spread some love — and emergency preparedness — this Valentine’s Day. The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management shared emergency-related gift ideas just in time for Valentine’s Day. Also, February is a time of year when there can be The 14 Best Deals for February 14 02/05/2015 07:00pm • With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to buy the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. But getting a present for your sweetie can be sweet for you and your wallet, too. These 14 best deals for Feb. 14 will show your love -- and your financial savvy.1. Discounts at ProF 10 Steps to an Upgraded Financial Life 02/02/2015 07:00pm • The beginning of the year offers a great opportunity to take stock of your financial situation and make any necessary changes to build a bigger nest egg or cut back on unnecessary spending. If you're ready for a financial upgrade but aren't sure where to start, these suggestions will move you in th Live, die, repeat: How 'Groundhog Day' became an annual movie tradition 02/02/2015 02:16am • WASHINGTON - It's Groundhog Day ... again. It also marks another February reminder of the death of "Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold Ramis, who passed away on Feb. 24, 2014. Ramis' genius 1993 movie premise -- a man reliving a repeating day -- has become an annual legacy-builder, creati 4 Ways to Buy Gifts for Less Than $20 01/26/2015 07:00pm • Giving gifts that are affordable but still valued by the recipient is a challenge that follows us all year long. From birthday parties to special events, it can feel like we're always shopping for that perfect gift, while still staying within our budgets. Here are four suggestions that will keep yo Tips for ending your shopping addiction 01/26/2015 07:00pm • If you found yourself shopping more than you'd like over the holidays and are now trying to tamp down spending for the new year, then you might pick up some useful strategies from research into how best to help shopaholics overcome their overspending tendencies. About 5 percent of Americans suffe 7 Ways to Enjoy a Frugal Valentine's Day 01/21/2015 07:00pm • Valentine's Day will be here in no time at all, and most people seem to regard it as either a great or horrible holiday. There does not seem to be much of a middle ground where Valentine's Day is concerned, though I don't really have strong feelings one way or the other. Of course I love receiving White House releases text of State of the Union 01/20/2015 09:03pm • WASHINGTON -- The White House has released the prepared text of the State of the Union Address, and unlike in the custom of previous years, they have allowed the media to disseminate it freely. “There is a ritual on State of the Union night in Washington,” the White House said in a post on Me 10 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Great Deals 01/20/2015 07:00pm • For those of you searching for discounts online, Twitter offers an almost endless cavalcade of fresh coupons and offers. 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