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How to save on custom fit clothes 06/10/2015 12:00pm • Sometimes it can be absolutely impossible finding clothing and footwear that fits properly. Perhaps you are between sizes or perhaps you have two different sized feet. Perhaps, like me, you just had a baby and nothing from your old wardrobe fits. Instead of wandering from store to store looking f How to Protect Your Credit Card From Thieves 06/07/2015 08:00pm • As someone who has had to replace her credit card twice in the last six months, I know what a pain it is when your plastic gets compromised. The first time, my card numbers were stolen, probably through a swiping system that wasn't secure, and they were used for a number of purchases across the cou A complete guide to refinancing your home mortgage 06/05/2015 04:00am • If you're paying an interest rate of more than 5 percent, now may be the time to refinance your home mortgage. Although interest rates have risen slightly in the past few weeks, they are still at historic lows. The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 3.87 percent in the last week, Strides in Suicide Prevention 06/04/2015 08:00pm • Americans are paying more attention to suicide prevention. Lawmakers are passing bills to improve mental health care for U.S. military veterans and service members. Hospitals and medical centers where vulnerable patients may seek care, whether in a therapist's office or the emergency room, are worki 5 Ways to Save on Your Vacation to Disney World 06/01/2015 07:00am • Mention "Disney World" and you're bound to get a variety of responses. Some people love it and others could not care less about it. Regardless of the response, it's obvious that many love visiting the theme park, given its popularity. There is just one problem for many American families when it c How to Earn Extra Money in the Summer 05/27/2015 08:00pm • There are plenty of fun things to do in the summer, some of which require money. The frugal experts on this blog will keep the money-saving tips coming all summer long, but you might be looking to pad your wallet with cash from an extra income, as well. Whether you're hoping to fund vacations, day 6 ways to reduce food waste at home 05/27/2015 02:57am • WASHINGTON — In the U.S., 31 percent, or 133 billion pounds, of food goes to waste each year. Globally, that number is 1.3 billion metric tons. These staggering statistics are one reason why food waste is increasingly becoming a popular topic. Chefs are focusing their efforts on curbing waste i The Pros and Cons of Social Shopping 05/26/2015 08:00pm • When Lisa Koivu, founder of ShopGirlDaily.com and contributor to the U.S. News Frugal Shopper blog, wants new clothes, she browses through the Poshmark app. There, sellers of gently used clothing upload items they no longer want. Users can chat with each other through the app, buy and sell items and How to road trip for less 05/26/2015 10:00am • Following all the May graduations, many families and recent grads take advantage of their freedom and hit the road for a vacation. Oftentimes it's a matter of cost -- it can be more cost-effective to drive than to fly. However, without careful planning and budgeting, the cost of road trips can sneak 5 Insider Tips for Choosing a Financial Advisor 05/25/2015 08:00pm • Not everyone is a do-it-yourself investor. Some people do not have time to manage their assets; others do not want to, or feel they are not equipped with enough information to do it properly. A financial advisor or investment management service is often a natural next step.Finding one, however, can The 10 Best Memorial Day Sales of 2015 05/21/2015 08:00pm • Memorial Day is a time for remembering, honoring, grilling and, yes, shopping. But before you hit the stores or the Web this holiday weekend, let us do some of the deal hunting for you. Here are 10 of the best Memorial Day sales of 2015.Best BuyHistorically, Memorial Day sales have been a prime time How to Invest Like an American 05/20/2015 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is growing at a languid 0.2 percent annual rate, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. But consumer spending is starting to increase and the housing economy has a detectable pulse. Is this the moment to invest in America and cash in on your civic pride? "Investing in the U How to Master the Art of Memorial Day Sales 05/19/2015 08:00pm • With every Memorial Day weekend comes a host of wonderful (and predictable) events. The high school marching band will play in the town parade, you will eat something greasy and your kid will lose his balloon. You'll sip an ice-cold lemonade after weeding and mowing your lawn, and it'll be the best 10 Summer Savings Tips 05/19/2015 08:00pm • High temperatures, small budgetsWhen the weather gets hot and sticky, temptations to spend abound: There's the appealing beach trips that come with pricey hotels, the organic fruit and vegetables that are suddenly in season and the clothes and shoes. But summer doesn't have to be expensive; in fact, 5 Smart Ways to Shop the Memorial Day Sales 05/19/2015 08:00pm • If Memorial Day weekend is your excuse for heading to the mall or shopping for summer must-haves online, you'll want to make sure you're securing the best price on that next purchase. Many clothing retailers and big-box stores are slashing prices over Memorial Day weekend to clear out inventory for