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The Notebook That Will Change How You Think About Money Forever 10/15/2014 12:00am • You know you should save more. You want to save more -- even if it's just a little. And yet somehow, by the end of the month, you're eating ramen and digging for transit tokens out of the bottom of your briefcase or purse (because maybe you can trade them for quarters at work?). Where does all the m Where to Get Affordable Last-Minute Halloween Costumes 10/15/2014 12:00am • There is really only one time of year that everyone seemingly goes out to purchase Halloween costumes, which means that the closer we get to October 31, the better the deals are going to be. If you are still in the market for a Halloween costume for either yourself or a little one, here are some opt 'Mystery shopper' scam making rounds again 10/14/2014 06:55pm • WASHINGTON -- The email looks legitimate: You've been chosen to be a secret shopper for major retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, Best Buy and Home Depot, to evaluate their service. The jobs are real, but the offer is not. The "Mystery Secret Shopper" scam is nothing new. But it is making the rou Go For the Food: Pizza in Springfield, Missouri 10/14/2014 10:03am • BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- We were on the eighth day of a 1,500-mile road trip, heading to an uninviting final night in an airport hotel in Springfield, Missouri. My sister and I had toured museums, historic sites and parks in four states, and we'd had great food, from 5 Cheap DIY Halloween Costumes 10/12/2014 12:00am • The average person plans to spend about $77 on Halloween this year, and more than two-thirds plan to buy Halloween costumes, according to the National Retail Federation. But have you seen the prices on some of those chintzy store-bought costumes? You could easily drop $50 to $70 on just one costume 6 Ways to Save Money on Halloween 10/10/2014 12:00am • Halloween can be an exciting time for both kids and adults to decorate festively, dress up in costumes and eat lot of candy. If you're looking to have fun without scaring the pants off of your wallet, consider these tips that can send smart spending chills down your spine. 1. Make a ghostly run fo What to Consider When Shopping for Medicare Coverage 10/10/2014 12:00am • Between October 15 and December 7, Medicare's annual open enrollment period, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have a chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. There are a few things you can do during this period. You can change from one Medicare Advantage or prescription d 13 secrets for finding cheaper airfare 10/10/2014 12:00am • With the holiday travel season just around the corner, you're probably wondering how you can get in on a good deal. After all, airfare is undoubtedly one of the most expensive components of any domestic or international travel plan, and prices can vary wildly at times -- from manageable to down Vegas ready to place a big bet on New Jersey 10/09/2014 08:50pm • TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer There's a brand new sports bar at Monmouth Park with televisions hanging from nearly every available rafter.Mostly empty now except on racing weekends at the horse track little more than an hour from Manhattan, it may not stay empty long. Depending on how a judge rules, New HealthCare.gov improved, but with a glitch 10/09/2014 02:40pm • RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration unveiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on Wednesday, with some improvements as well as at least one early mistake and a new challenge.Officials also said that HealthCare.gov won't display premiums for 2015 until t Smart Spending: A spin with Wal-Mart's savings app 10/09/2014 02:10pm • MICHAEL LEE AP Business Writer Price-matching at the grocery store has always promised to save some money -- and create a lot of work.The Savings Catcher service from Wal-Mart promises to do some of that work for you on your weekly trip for bread, laundry soap and shampoo. And it succeeds, but not w EBay brands itself as a place to 'shop the world' 10/09/2014 01:30pm • MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- E-commerce site eBay is kicking off a global branding campaign that aims to draw attention to the wide array of goods it has available ahead of the holiday shopping season.It's the first time eBay has created a campaign with the same message across Next edition of HealthCare.gov is unveiled 10/09/2014 02:32am • RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration unveiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on Wednesday, with some improvements as well as at least one early mistake and a new challenge.Officials also said that HealthCare.gov won't display premiums for 2015 until t 10 ways to host your tailgate party on a budget 10/09/2014 12:00am • Any gridiron fan knows that no football game is complete without the sizzle of a grill, the chill of kegged beer and the pregame excitement known as the tailgate party. What other sports tradition lets us eat what we want, drink an endless supply of alcohol and celebrate our favorite team's impen Wal-Mart cuts health benefits for some part-timers 10/08/2014 07:40am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to eliminate health insurance coverage for some of its part-time U.S. employees in a move aimed at controlling rising health care costs of the nation's largest private employer.Wal-Mart told The Associated Press that star