How to Go to College Without Going Broke

By Bruce Watson

Between rising tuition and a weak job market, some pundits argue that higher education isn't worth the money anymore. But college grads on average earn more than twice as much as workers with only a high school diploma. So how can you get a degree without spending the rest of your life in debt?

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Want to Influence Politicians? Stop Donating Money

By Bruce Watson

Election season is coming, and politicians across the spectrum are already hunting for campaigns contributions. But with the vast majority of political donations coming from lobbies, corporations, and the wealthy, does it make sense for average taxpayers to contribute?

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EBay's 'Buy It New' Ads Anger Used Goods Sellers

By Alice Hines

EBay has come a long way since its days as an Internet flea market. Today, 62% of eBay listings are fixed price, not auctions, and 70% are new. But the website's devoted cadre of loyal used item sellers feels like its recently launched "buy it new" campaign is selling them out.

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Rabbit Ears Redux: Free Antenna TV Makes a Comeback

By Ron Dicker

Millions of TV lovers hit by the weak economy and fat cable bills are going old-school: They're using antennas. That's right: The rabbit ears your grandmother jiggled to tune in "I Love Lucy" can still receive dozens of digital channels on HDTVs. Here's how you can rule the free airwaves.

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McDonald's McRib's Deep, Dark Secret: Animal Cruelty

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

McDonald's reintroduction of the McRib sandwich has made news headlines and mouths water. However, the fans eagerly awaiting the limited-time opportunity to wolf down McRibs may not realize that McDonald's pork products contain a secret, unappetizing ingredient: pain.

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Macy's Flagship Store to Receive $400 Million Facelift

By Barbara Thau

Macy's has set out to create another miracle on 34th Street with a $400 million revamp of its fabled flagship store in New York City. The planned makeover includes a new focus on upscale food with 22 eateries, and an emphasis on technology that reflects Macy's courtship of Generation Y.

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How to Go to College Without Going Broke

By Bruce Watson

Between rising tuition and a weak job market, some pundits argue that higher education isn't worth the money anymore. But college grads on average earn more than twice as much as workers with only a high school diploma. So how can you get a degree without spending the rest of your life in debt?

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Help Your Kids Save While They're Still in School

By Hope Nelson-Pope, The Motley Fool

So your resident college student is knee-deep in student loans, tuition, fees and rent payments. But infusing her bank account will sap the funds you have earmarked for your retirement. What's a concerned parent to do? Help her start building up some savings of her own. Here's how:

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The Truth About Storage Auctions: More Trash, Less Treasure

By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool

Attention Storage Wars fans: Though the hit cable-TV show does give viewers an idea of what goes on at the auctions, it doesn't give the entire picture. The odds of you striking it rich at a storage auction are slim, and there are plenty of ways for the novice buyer to lose his shirt.

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Will Bank Transfer Day Be a Real Win for Credit Unions?

By Matt Cropp, The Motley Fool

Like some other recent revolutionary movements, Bank Transfer Day had its genesis on Facebook. But can this grassroots rebellion against the nickel-and-diming of the big banks actually accomplish anything, and how much will the nation's credit unions really benefit?

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Older Workers Hit Hardest by Long Term Joblessness

By Catherine New

How many Americans have been out of work for more than a year? Around 4.4 million -- about the same as the population of Louisiana. And a disproportionate percentage of those long-term unemployed workers are 55 and older.

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Should Bank Account Numbers Be Portable?

By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool

Consumer activists are pushing bank regulators to allow people to take their account numbers with them when they switch banks, just like cellphone numbers. Such account number portability might encourage banks to treat customers better because it would make it easier for them to leave.

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What If Yahoo! Wants to Be Alone?

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Everyone seems anxious to hook up Yahoo! these days. The dot-com pioneer has become that single aunt in every family whom everyone thinks sorely needs a soul mate. But what if Yahoo! is happy to be single? After all, it just spent $270 million on a acquisition of its own to beef up its online advertising.

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Michael Moore's Money Advice Will Leave You Poorer

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

Filmmaker and political gadfly Michael Moore has joined the Occupy Wall Street movement, and his tirades against corporate greed, bailouts for bankers, unemployment are all mostly accurate and on point -- but when he says "the 99%" should stay out of the markets, he's giving terrible financial advice.

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Hot Coffee Stocks Have Gone Cold: Is a Refill Coming?

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Just a few months ago, coffee-related companies were as hot as a steaming cup of joe. Buoyant coffee bean prices, a growing consumer appetite for premium coffee, and a few company-specific events fueled a rally in the niche. But the hype has lost it caffeine buzz, and prices are way down.

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4 Holiday Season Tax Moves That'll Pay Off in April

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

With Thanksgiving still three weeks away, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. Still, much as you might groan at the thought, there are some smart steps you can take between now and Dec. 31 that will make a real difference when it comes time to deal with the IRS next spring.

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What's the Fallout From Defaulting on a 401(k) Loan?

By Laura Rowley

Brian borrowed $5,000 from his 401(k), and now he can't make his $150 a month payments. DailyFinance's Laura Rowley looks at the fallout from failing to keep up, and what Brian should do.

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Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Before you know it, cars that drive themselves may be available at your local dealership: According to a top GM official, vehicles that "partially drive themselves" will be available in just a few years, with more sophisticated self-driving cars possible by the end of the decade.

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