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Saving Sites

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:38 GMT

Whether it’s to compare prices or to find great deals, it’s no secret shoppers looking to save money head to the internet. Saving money by shopping online has become a daily obsession for Vanessa Schutz.

Regifting Rules

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:19:13 GMT

What is the proper etiquette for re-gifting? Here are some tips in our Holiday Survival Guide.

Cheap Eats-Feast for Under $50

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:07:41 GMT

Looking for an affordable way to show you care this holiday season? How about scrapping the gift list for a menu? We gave Chef Gregg Greenberg of RSVP Catering a mission – a holiday feast that will wow, and serve eight people all for under $50. Can it be done?

Great Getaways

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:34 GMT

So many people are stressed right now about their jobs, their money and their future. Wouldn’t it be great to just take a pass this year on all that holiday stress?

Perfect Packing

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:23:10 GMT

Taking a holiday trip? Going by air these days has become a real drag. All of those extra fees have a way of sneaking up on you and socking your travel budget.

FOX 5 Money: Financial Education

Melanie Alnwick — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:19:54 GMT

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are the basics of any educational experience, but soon students may be focusing on something else that's important to their futures: their finances. In fact, some Maryland high schoolers are already learning the ins and outs of the financial world.

FOX 5 Money: Low-Priced Beauty Picks

Melanie Alnwick — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:49:59 GMT

These days, it's all about looking good for less when it comes to women's cosmetics and beauty products. It turns out you don't have to trade price for performance, and FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick headed to a local drug store with a professional makeup artist to get her top, low-priced beauty product picks.

FOX 5 Money: Red Cross Online Auctions

Melanie Alnwick — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:08:33 GMT

A hundred-plus years of American Red Cross history is being catalogued and tagged, all of it for sale at auction. But you don't have to leave the house to take part, since it's all happening online. FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick has all the details.

Should You Break Up with Your Bank?

Melanie Alnwick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:04 GMT

Whether it's because of bailout money and executive bonuses, overdraft fees or jacked up credit card rates, a lot of customers are unhappy with their banks right now. So when is it time to break up with your bank? FOX 5 Money reporter Melanie Alnwick has some tips.

Money Monday: Credit Tips

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:13 GMT

A lot of credit card companies are hiking rates now even on the best customers. And while that may make you mad, The Motley Fool's Dayana Yochim says you shouldn't scrap the card.