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Make a few easy changes around the house for substantial savings.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Rx for saving: A second opinion on medical bills</title>
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Billing errors are common, experts say. Double-billing, typos, upselling, and outright fraud add up to big unexpected medical bills for consumers&#8212;even those who think they are fully covered by insurance. But you can get fair billing if your know the right questions to ask.           ]]></description>
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Homeowner Michael Paulus believes he was cheated out of his money when a company offered to help him track down a refund he was owed.           ]]></description>
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What if you could make money telling people how to do the things you&#8217;re really good at? That&#8217;s the idea behind a popular Web site that a Dallas mom says she&#8217;s cashing in on.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Put your entrepreneurial spirit to work with a side job</title>
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There are 6 million more small businesses than there were six years ago in the United States. Some people are putting their entrepreneurial spirit to work and making some extra cash.           ]]></description>
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A free personal finance management website organizes all of your finances in one place and helps you put a savings plan together for things you may want.           ]]></description>
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If your cell phone has been splashed by water or even worse taken an accidental swim in a pool, before you buy a new one, experts say there&#8217;s a step by step process you should try first.           ]]></description>
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Renting is an option for homeowners stuck in a house they can&#8217;t afford.&nbsp; Or for those who can&#8217;t sell the home they have.           ]]></description>
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A new law will cap student loans, based on one&#8217;s adjusted gross income. Graduates are saddled with high student loans while facing a rough job market.           ]]></description>
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This summer, the key words are &#8220;quick&#8221; and &#8220;easy.&#8220; But you still want a trip that delivers. So, hit the road! These seven drives are real getaways&#8212;even if they take you only a few hours from home.           ]]></description>
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Entry fees are being waived at the 147 U.S. parks that charge them for the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16. The fee-waiver announced Tuesday offers affordable recreation during a time of economic stress.
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          <title>What do you do when you owe more on your car than it&#8217;s worth?</title>
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Thousands of people are driving an &#8220;upside down&#8221; car, and it&#8217;s costing them big money. Car loans are considered &#8220;upside down&#8221; when the vehicle is worth less than the amount left on the loan. How did so many people wind up owing more on their car than it&#8217;s worth?           ]]></description>
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          <title>Many companies will lower your rates&#8230;if you know how to ask</title>
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You&#8217;ve seen ads luring new customers with great deals but did you know you can try to get the same deal even if you&#8217;re not a new customer?            ]]></description>
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There are websites where you can list what you have to trade, what you want, browse for things like vacation, home trades, electronics, cars&#8230;just about anything.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Website helps people cut cost when paying bills</title>
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If you can&#8217;t figure out where you can save more money on your monthly bills one website may make it easier for you. Just plug in your zip code and the website helps you find the best price for gas, the cheapest cell phone plan, and the best credit card for you.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:25:41 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Couple pays off $46,000 in debt, throw party</title>
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A Colorado couple threw a party Saturday for friends and family after mailing off the final check. How Sherrie Muldoon and her husband paid off $46,244 in less than four years?           ]]></description>
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          <title>Simple maintenance can boost your gas mileage</title>
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After enjoying a winter of cheap gas warmer weather has prices inching back up again. There are a few things you can do to help save money on gas in these difficult economic times, and also help save the environment.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has the Top 5 retail mark-ups.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team takes a look at some of the most missed tax deductions.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Problem Solver: 5 Hidden Tax Breaks for Homeowners</title>
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The Problem Solver Team has some tax tips that could help homeowners.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:51:39 EST</pubDate>
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The Problem Solver Team takes a look at some tax secrets.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Well&#45;paid sperm donations up during slumping economy</title>
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Strapped for cash? A lot of men are turning to donations to get through the slumping economy, but we&#8217;re not talking about clothes or food, we&#8217;re talking sperm, which can fetch about $100 per donated sample.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Problem Solver: 20 Unnecessary Fees You Can Stop Paying Today</title>
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The Problem Solver Team has 20 fees and charges you can look to cut out, potentially saving hundreds of dollars a year.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:08:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>High phone bill? Multiple options can save you money</title>
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Talk really is cheap!&nbsp; Or at least it can be if you know how to get a deal on your phone service. It&#8217;s a matter of knowing how to cut corners using some unconventional tools for talking.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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Ten tricks for helping your kids have fun and get at least some of what they want without completely busting your budget. It just requires some forethought and creativity.            ]]></description>
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Stop worrying so much about &#8220;How can we afford this?&#8220; Instead, ask yourself, &#8220;Do we really need it?&#8220; Adopt these five lifestyle changes and see why less might really be more.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has tips to teach you to haggle and get the best price!           ]]></description>
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          <title>Problem Solver: 7 Things That Aren&#8217;t Worth Your Money</title>
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The Problem Solver Team has  7 things that aren&#8217;t worth your money.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Problem Solver: Tips to &#8220;live large&#8221; while still on a budget</title>
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The Problem Solver Team has some tips to help you enjoy life while on a budget.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Want to Save Money? Carry Around $100 Bills</title>
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For shoppers in today&#8217;s economy, there&#8217;s just too much temptation out there. Sure, your pockets are tight. But there are clearance sales in every store, and deep discounts down every aisle. So how do you stop yourself from spending? Just arm yourself with $100 bills.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has ideas to help you prepare before a layoff.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team helps you travel even in this recession.           ]]></description>
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Struggling to make ends meet, trying to dig themselves out of debt, Nicole Thompson-Arce and her husband have moved in with her ex-husband.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has some ideas to help you get into good saving habits.           ]]></description>
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Sharon Vinick and Leslie Levy are employment attorneys who specialize in helping people navigate the workplace.           ]]></description>
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With the search for full-time employment being a full-time job by itself, the job club provides hope, reduces stress and provides networking opportunities.           ]]></description>
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Consumer Reports has put together a guide so patients can compare popular drugs and generics, then add up the potential savings.            ]]></description>
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If you are in pinch for money, some options are better than others.           ]]></description>
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Problem Solver Team finds a free sweet treat for you in Downtown Charleston!           ]]></description>
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You&#8217;ve been hearing about toxic assets a lot lately, but they don&#8217;t come from nuclear waste dumps, so what exactly are they?&nbsp;             ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team looks at new mortgage scams.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has some tips to help you get your home in order while saving money and helping others.
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The Problem Solver Team has some ideas to help you save a bundle when booking hotel rooms.            ]]></description>
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The bittersweet theory seems to hold true: What is bad for the travel industry has been good for consumers. As Hawaii suffers from its biggest visitor decline since the Great Depression, the state is enticing travelers with discounted deals to offset the toll on its local economy.           ]]></description>
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Everyone loves free items and the Problem Solver team has a few that will only serve to save you more money over time.           ]]></description>
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Many of you are looking for ways to bring extra money into your home. You have surely seen requests online asking you to take a quiz for money. Some of those are actually legitimate and you can make a few extra dollars. The Problem Solver Team found a guide for you.           ]]></description>
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Rent or buy? It&#8217;s a question facing many of you in this tough economy. The Problem Solver Team tackles that question.
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Do you know where your money is???&nbsp; If it&#8217;s in the hands of a financial advisor or if you&#8217;re considering doing so, there are some important things you need to do first. News 2 investigates.           ]]></description>
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There are things you can cut out of your life, that will save you money.. Here&#8217;s a list of the top 10.           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has 7 ways to help you clean for less money and stay &#8220;green.&#8220;           ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has some Depression-era ideas to stretch your money.           ]]></description>
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Lea Ann Stundins is a mom on a budget who has strategies on where to find great deals at many of the most popular chain restaurants.            ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has a list of the most reliable used cars.           ]]></description>
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A popular coffee chain is unveiling a new menu catering to cost-conscious consumers today.           ]]></description>
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A security home inspection can save you money on your homeowner&#8217;s insurance.           ]]></description>
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It&#8217;s a cheaper option than buying steaks one at a time at the store, but you have to have the stomach for it.            ]]></description>
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The Problem Solver Team has a list of 5 things worth paying for in a recession.           ]]></description>
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You might actually have money coming to you from the IRS and we asked CNBC&#8217;s Carmen Wong Ulrich for some tips on where to put it.&nbsp; 
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Many people who are looking for ways to make some extra money at home see all sorts of offers in e-mail and online, such as one site that promises a $1,000 a day for processing rebates.           ]]></description>
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What can you buy for a dollar, a coke, a newspaper, bargain meals? For Rebecca Currie, it&#8217;s a challenge for a month she plans to accomplish.           ]]></description>
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Some privacy experts feel these surveys can be a way of creating elaborate databases, trading personal information for mailing lists and junk mail.           ]]></description>
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The numbers alone configure confusion: Chapter 7, 11, or 13.&nbsp; Add in the many misconceptions about bankruptcy: is it really protection, a new start, or does it dog you forever?           ]]></description>
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Whether you plan to sell now or wait until the housing market turns around, here are some cheap tricks for fixing up your home.            ]]></description>
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Gourmet lovers, don&#8217;t fret. There are ways to enjoy great food and still stay on a budget.           ]]></description>
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It&#8217;s tempting, but there&#8217;s a lot to consider before you say yes to a store-specific credit card.           ]]></description>
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A new survey shows 62% of couples say they will spend less this year on their honeymoon.&nbsp; There are also ways to save on your wedding.           ]]></description>
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A reader complained that she accepted a $200-off rent special from an apartment complex and signed the lease before discovering a big string was attached.            ]]></description>
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We asked career counselors and state employment officials for their best advice. Here&#8217;s a step by step guide to surviving a layoff.           ]]></description>
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One popular place to shop is the Internet where a little knowledge can save you a bundle; especially if that information knocks off the price for that next camera or pair of shoes.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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Who wouldn&#8217;t like to dial back their cell phone bill?&nbsp; The question is how do you do that and still keep the service you need?&nbsp; The answer is as close as the internet.           ]]></description>
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New laws are on the way to reign in the most flagrant credit card practices.&nbsp; But they don&#8217;t go into effect until next year and consumer groups warn that extra time could be extra headaches.           ]]></description>
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With the deadline for all-digital TV nearing, many people are signing up for cable or satellite service for the first time.&nbsp; Others who got new HDTVs for the holidays are also looking for deals.           ]]></description>
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New government regulations require credit card issuers to make their monthly billing statements easier to read and understand.           ]]></description>
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Some consumer advocates warn this is a time for buyers to stay alert for deals could very well be too good to be true. 
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There&#8217;s a trick to beating high prices that could work more than ever in 2009.           ]]></description>
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If you traveled in 2008, you probably came home with a lot less in your wallet. But there&#8217;s a trick to beating high prices that could work more than ever in 2009.           ]]></description>
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Hyundai has started a new program that allows buyers to return their cars for free if they lose their job or lose their driver&#8217;s license due to medical reasons.           ]]></description>
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Make a list for shopping and stick to it.           ]]></description>
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U.S. consumers unexpectedly cut back on their borrowing in October as the economy sunk deeper into recession.           ]]></description>
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A new study shows the worsening economy will make it harder for college students to repay their loans.&nbsp; The Project on Student Debt reports that salaries students earn at graduation are not keeping pace with the increases in what they owe for their education.            ]]></description>
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Now that the country is in a recession, some families barely are hanging on to their middle-class lives. Others have lost their grip. Parents say they worry most about the negative effects on their children.            ]]></description>
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Congress has passed legislation extending jobless benefits through the December holidays, keeping checks flowing to laid-off workers who would otherwise lose them.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says a new plan could help 1.5 million American households avoid foreclosure.
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The American Farm Bureau&#8217;s 23rd annual price survey puts the cost of Thanksgiving meal for 10 at an average of $44.61.            ]]></description>
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Remember that any item you find in your brick-and-mortar location of a store can often be found for less on the store&#8217;s Web site.           ]]></description>
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The Board of Economic Advisors plans to meet Friday afternoon to discuss what the plunging revenue means for this year&#8217;s budget and next year&#8217;s spending plan.           ]]></description>
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Unemployment, retail spending and auto sales all added to Wall Street&#8217;s worries Thursday as the Dow dropped by 443 points.           ]]></description>
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The plan is to sell $55 billion in bonds next week, including a reintroduction of the three-year note.           ]]></description>
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