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5 Ways to Save on Your Next Car Loan 04/02/2015 08:00pm • With spring now in full force, one thing is on the minds of many Americans -- buying a car. As summer and fall are typically the best times to buy a car, many use spring as a trigger to start thinking about what they're looking for in their next automobile. Cars are one of the biggest purchases we How to Save Money on Brunch 04/02/2015 08:00am • Did you volunteer to host brunch this Easter Sunday, Mother's Day or maybe for a bridal shower this spring? Don't get stuck footing an expensive bill or sweating over the stove while your family and friends enjoy the day. You can pull off a delicious brunch that is bound to impress without spending The Low-Down on Mental Health Support Groups 04/01/2015 08:00pm • When Tara Reilly was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 22, she didn't think anyone else could relate. But last year, an online search brought Reilly, now 25, to a local chapter of a peer support group sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a mental health nonprofit. There, sh 10 Steps to a Smarter Spending Plan 03/30/2015 08:00pm • If you're looking for ways to rein in excess spending and meet your savings goals, then you might want to consider taking some time to reflect on your priorities and life goals. That can inspire an overall plan and new habits that guide your day-to-day decisions. Incorporating new tools and even sh Your Guide to Buying a Mattress Online 03/30/2015 08:00pm • Anyone who's visited a mattress showroom knows the dizzying variety of options available: plush or firm, memory foam or innerspring, platform bed or box spring. Each store often carries mattresses with different model numbers, so apple-to-apple comparisons can be all but impossible. And, when you t Price Shopping: Getting the Best Deals on Medical Care 03/30/2015 08:00pm • Shopping for the best price on an X-ray or even where to deliver a baby may seem strange if you've never done it before. But taking charge of where you go, how much you pay and the potential outcome of your transaction is even more important when it's your health (and not electronics or a new pair 5 Tips for Going the For Sale By Owner Route 03/28/2015 08:00pm • Thinking about selling your home? Spring is the time to get a jump on it!But if you're like many homeowners, you're not looking forward to the costs of selling your home. It used to be that For Sale By Owner was a scary, complicated process. But with the tools available online today, selling your ow 10 Ways to Live Within Your Means 03/26/2015 08:00pm • Let's face it: Cutting back is no fun. But it may be necessary if you find yourself continually struggling to meet your basic financial demands, falling into deeper debt or getting to the end of yet another month with no money set aside for savings. Is there a way to make those spending cuts withou A Wealth Building Plan for You: Growing Family Edition 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Investing can be such a confusing, scary proposition sometimes. You're never really sure if the information you find is exactly right for you (in the case of some online publications), if the data is relevant (in certain financial studies) or if the advice is credible (such as when you receive a st 12 Tech Stocks Investors Should Watch 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Opportunities aboundThe tech revolution continues to create new businesses and expand others while bringing innovative products to the marketplace. Although some companies have obvious tech roots in semiconductors and medical technology, others are better known for their jogging pants and pregnancy 12 Ways to Save More in the Springtime 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Warmer WeatherAs the temperature rises, you might find yourself spending more time out and about, enjoying the pleasures of the season. But many of them come with a high price tag, from alfresco restaurant meals to weekend getaways. The U.S. News Frugal Shopper blog contributors shared budgeting tip 8 Easy Ways to Save More Money Today 03/23/2015 08:00pm • Saving more money doesn't necessarily mean giving up restaurant meals for good or never buying a new outfit again. In fact, there are plenty of ways to save money without making too many sacrifices. The following eight ideas might take a bit of extra effort, but they also have the potential to pay Explore off-beat Cherry Blossom Festival events 03/20/2015 07:58am • WASHINGTON — Billed as "The Nation's Greatest Springtime Celebration," the National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway now through April 12. Locals are likely familiar with big festival events that include the parade down Constitution Avenue, a day of music and fireworks on the Southwest Water 7 hobbies you can turn into a second career 03/19/2015 08:00pm • For Tony Tremonto, it started with a love of sports memorabilia and a desire to save money. The Phoenix resident had been spending $65 to $85 each time he wanted a piece of his memorabilia framed. Tired of spending so much, he decided to try his hand at framing the items himself. That led to work The One Trick You Need to Know to Grocery Shop Faster, Cheaper and More Healthfully 03/18/2015 08:00pm • We've all heard the mantras of grocery shopping: "Never go hungry." "Don't go without a shopping list." Although I've written countless stories on hunger-squelching snacks, today I'm going to show you how to craft a super supermarket shopping list that, if done right, you'll only have to create onc