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• Back-to-School College Shopping: 5 Things NOT to Buy

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 21, 2011 | 1 comment

  Back-to-school shopping - at the college level - is expected to take a dip this year. The National Retail Federation's latest survey shows parents and students will spend an average of $808.71 on clothes, electronics, dorm gear and food, about 3% less than in 2010. Here's a list of what you can skip.

• Wedding Ideas: Who Should Pay & How to Save

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 20, 2011 | 5 comments

  A couple months ago,  I wrote that changing etiquette rules suggests that couples should always ask both sides of the family if and how they’d like to contribute to wedding costs. Now a new survey shows the economy is encouraging the same break from tradition. The Chase-BRIDES Wedding Finances Survey, released this week, found that paying for [...]

• Credit Report Update: Who’s Tracking Your Financial Data Now?

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 18, 2011 | 0 comments

  Lesser-known credit reporting agencies collect and sell data about consumers that isn't always helpful.

• Spotify’s U.S. Arrival Bodes a Shakeup for Online Music

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 14, 2011 | 1 comment

  After two years of gangbuster success in Europe, Spotify, a free music streaming service, has landed in the United States. Everyone from Wired to MSNBC to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg are raving. Along with many others, I am currently on the site’s wait list to receive a free, ad-supported membership, which will give me access via my laptop [...]

• New Bank Rules: Free Credit Scores with Loan Denials

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 12, 2011 | 2 comments

  Some consumers will be able to receive a free credit score soon, following a new law that starts July 21.

• Shoppers Shifting to Private-Label Brands

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 7, 2011 | 1 comment

  More consumers are opting for private-label brands since they promise better prices and same - or better - quality.

• Best Things to Buy in July

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jul 1, 2011 | 4 comments

  Many stores kick off July's sales starting on Independence Day and run them until quantities last. Here are some products that tend to reach their lowest prices in July.

• 4th of July Sales Roundup: Big Holiday Shopping Bargains

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jun 30, 2011 | 2 comments

  Get the scoop on which retailers are offering the best July 4 holiday deals and discounts.

• Save Money: 8 Tips & Tricks for New Graduates

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jun 29, 2011 | 2 comments

  The class of 2011 likely didn't get any personal finance 101 in college. Here are a few tips to help steer them down the right path in the real world.

• 3 Reasons It’s Better to Freelance

  By Farnoosh Torabi | Jun 28, 2011 | 1 comment

  Whether you're a software designer, lawyer, journalist, graphic artist or architect, there are increasing opportunities in the freelance market, as both employers and workers embrace a new way of working that involves less overhead and more freedom.

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