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9 Reasons to Use a Debit Card Instead of a Credit Card 09/16/2015 08:00pm • Debit or credit -- rarely do we give the choice a second thought. These plastic cards look and operate similarly; compare them side by side and your credit card might seem like the better choice, especially when it comes to identity theft protection, credit building and earning rewards.However, ther 10 Money-Saving Websites to Check Before Shopping 09/15/2015 08:00pm • Leveraging the InternetWhen it comes to saving money, the Web is your friend. Certain sites make it exceedingly simple to compare prices and find a great deal. All you need is your phone or computer and Internet access. The following 10 sites will help you save time and money:Unsubscribe to ads.Unro 7 Hobbies That Generate Extra Income 09/15/2015 08:00pm • Indulging in your favorite hobby is a great way to spend your free time, but don't overlook the option to get paid for what you love to do. Many people who start a home-based business or entrepreneurial venture turned a hobby or pastime into a paying gig. If you want to make some extra money on the 12 Tips to Outsmart Financial Spies 09/15/2015 08:00pm • People are scared of identity theft, and for good reason. If a bad guy gets his hands on your credit card information or Social Security number, he can set up accounts in your name, launder thousands of dollars and ruin your credit. It can take years -- and countless amounts of time and energy -- t How to figure out if a warehouse club will save you money 09/15/2015 09:00am • Warehouse clubs promote themselves as being a fantastic way to save -- and there are bargains to be had. Warehouse clubs often offer competitive prices on electronics, small appliances and many household and food items -- provided, of course, that you buy them in bulk. 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Retirees have a variety of options to take college-level classes at affordable prices and sometimes even for free. Here are some ways to increase your knowledge in retirement, without straining your bank account. Audit classes for f 9 best sales of Labor Day 2015 09/03/2015 09:00am • This year, we've taken the labor out of Labor Day shopping so you can sit back, relax and shop. Rather than search for deals yourself, we've rounded up our top nine picks for the best sales of Labor Day weekend 2015. Best Buy Labor Day is more than a weekend-long affair at Best Buy, and custo Now Could Be the Right Time To Refinance Your Student Loans 09/03/2015 08:00am • There has been a growing concern around student loan debt for quite some time. The New America Education Policy Program reported in 2012 that about 40 percent of all student loan debt was from graduate students. Why is this important? One in four borrowers took out more than $100,000 in loans, ac Should You Get Breast Reduction Surgery? 09/02/2015 08:00pm • It's three weeks after Chantel James' breast reduction surgery, and this afternoon, she's getting a pedicure. The toe treatment is her first in a year -- and the first she'll be able to appreciate. "My breasts were so big I actually didn't see my feet," says James, a 26-year-old living in Boston wh 10 fun, frugal ways to spend your free time 09/02/2015 12:35pm • Saving time and money Free time can be expensive because there are so many tempting and costly ways to spend it. You could go out for dinner, go on an overnight getaway or buy a few new outfits. Instead of those pricey treats, consider one of these 10 savvier choices instead. 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With these tools, researching new destinations, checking reviews and comparing prices on the fly is easier (and more popular) than ever before. According to Statista, an online statistics p