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A dollar here, a dollar there ... it all counts. Whether it's learning to drive economically, handling your bonds or building a strategy to be a millionaire, we've got information in our Budgeting channel.

Featured Article:  Dollars and Sense: Test Your Budgeting Knowledge

In tough economic times, we all start to look at trimming our expenses. Take the Budgeting Quiz to find out how savvy you are with your money and get a few money-saving tips along the way. See more »

How Putting Together an Emergency Fund Works

How Putting Together an Emergency Fund Works

Losing a job can put a person in the poor house. An emergency fund can prepare you for a disaster, keep you out of financial hot water, and get you back on your feet sooner.

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How to Know When to Spend and When to Save

How to Know When to Spend and When to Save

It's a difficult and confusing time to be an American consumer. You want to save your pennies during this economic downturn, but the government wants you to spend to stimulate the economy. What's a poor patriot to do?

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How to Make a Million Dollars

How to Make a Million Dollars

The Wall Street Journal reported that there were 7.5 million millionaires in the world in 2004 -- a record number. Want to be one, too? Researchers have found quite a few common traits that most millionaires possess.

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Is rent to own really cheaper than buying?

Is rent to own really cheaper than buying?

You can rent to own a high-definition TV for just a few dollars a week, no credit required. It seems like a good deal, especially if you can't afford a new TV. If it's so great, why doesn't everyone do it?

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Name the Price: Automobiles

Name the Price: Automobiles

When most of us are looking to buy a car, we might do a little online research and then hit the usual car dealerships. But why not think outside the gearbox and get a car that's at the top of its class? Can you guess the price of these automobiles?

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Name the Price: Star Wars

Name the Price: Star Wars

"Star Wars" is something we hold close to our hearts, and it has a lot of pull with our wallets, too. How many credits would you shell out for the latest "Star Wars" swag? And how much money has "Star Wars" made for its creators?

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Top 5 Retail Markups

Top 5 Retail Markups

Everyone knows that the things we buy at retail are marked up to help vendors make a profit. But the final cost depends on what you're buying -- and where you buy it.

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Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Financial Stress

Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Financial Stress

Money woes can take a toll on your health and relationships. But the good news is that there are things you can do to lower your financial stress right now. Take a deep breath, slow down, and check out our list.

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What is a staycation?

What is a staycation?

A staycation doesn't mean taking the laptop into the backyard and working from home -- it's about relaxing and exploring your own part of the world. So how do you make sure your staycation stays interesting?

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What's the deal with dollar stores?

What's the deal with dollar stores?

Despite the long-standing stigma against dollar stores, they have enjoyed a recent public resurgence. Thanks to the recent economic downturn, shoppers of all types have traded in status for common sense.

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How to Drive Economically

How to Drive Economically

Gas prices may be soaring, but there are steps you can take to conserve your valuable fuel. From proper tire inflation and load weight to route planning and proper vehicle maintenance, here's the skinny on how to save dollars during your daily drives.

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How do savings accounts work?

Basically, a savings account is a way for your money to earn money. That may be a bit simplistic, but in this article we'll dig deeper and help you determine how to save and decide which accounts are the best fit for your lifestyle.

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When I pay for my groceries by check, where does that check go?

Checks are processed in a variety of ways. What happens to your check or checking account when you pay by check at the grocery store, online, or through PayPal?

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