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The 2015 Father's Day Sales You Should Shop 06/18/2015 08:00pm • Whether you're looking for a last-minute gift or simply want to take advantage of holiday deals, celebrate dad's special day the right way with a Father's Day sale event. We've handpicked nine discount promotions that you can shop leading up to June 21.1. Kohl'sFor major savings fit for an all-star The Best Frugal Gifts for New Graduates 06/17/2015 08:00pm • 'Tis the season of happy tears, when all of our little munchkins -- the ones who would ask for "just one more story" night after night and who needed only a kiss to soothe a boo-boo -- graduate. While all you may want to do is hold them close, you know deep down that it's your duty to send them off 4 tips to make learning math fun this summer 06/16/2015 11:38am • By Ann Dolin, M.Ed. WASHINGTON — Finding that elusive balance between summer learning and summer fun can be tough.  Why?  We’re all aware of the research: two and a half months of learning loss makes parents worried their child won’t succeed the following school year. On the oth 7 Father's Day Sales Worth Shopping 06/14/2015 08:00pm • June's a busy month -- it brings the last day of school, official beginning of summer and Father's Day. But while you're busy trying to beat the heat (or keeping your children entertained), don't forget to find dad something special for his holiday. Fortunately, the following stores are running sal 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