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Prioritizing your financial wants and needs can be tricky, but doing so is essential for good fiscal health.
President Obama's proposal for universal preschool for 4-year-olds has stirred up the debate about its benefits and cost.
The youngest family members might not have their own smartphones, but they have their own apps -- lots and lots of them.
A nonprofit group funds 'pet food stamps' for lower-income animal owners. Other options exist, too.
Knockoff gowns and the websites that sell them abound. Do you really want a cheaply made imitation?
That's a 5.2% price hike over last year, which may mean increased confidence in the economy. But do we need to spend so much?
Think the sequester affects only federal employees? Think again. The budget cuts may cause you to adjust your plans in the next few months.
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