Santa's Bag Will Be Filled With Bargains, Analysts Predict

By Barbara Thau

Consumers can expect a holiday shopping season heavy on promotional offers as stores offer sweet bargains on all manner of products amid a still-sluggish economy -- good news for buyers of tablet computers, smartphones and video games, all predicted to be big gift items this year.

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Eight Stocks to Put on Your Bargain-Price Wish List

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

Who says volatility is all bad? The fearfully stumbling stock market means that some excellent stocks are trading at or near fire sale prices. For investors with the patience to wait for the right moment, here are eight companies to keep an eye on -- or to snap up right now.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Amazon's New Tablet

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz

The Amazon.com tablet is finally happening. The online retailer showed off its Android-powered device this morning. Kindle Fire should be a hot item this holiday season, but let's go ahead and break this down into five important takeaways, as you ponder the decision to buy or pass on Amazon's latest gadget.

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Why Your Digital Life
Is at Risk

By Catherine New

It is easy to forget that the cigarette box-sized device in your pocket is a computer more powerful than the one that sent Apollo 11 to the moon. Smartphones, tablets and laptops now hold some of our most priceless assets. But let's put a price on them: The value of a wired American's digital life averages nearly $55,000, and it's at risk.

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How to Save on Health Insurance, Part 2: Individual Plans

By Loren Berlin

With the unemployment rate at almost 10% and companies cutting back on benefits, millions of people are responsible for securing their own health insurance. Picking the right plan for you can be tricky, so DailyFinance asked consumer health experts for tips on how to maximize benefits while minimizing costs.

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Reebok to Refund $25M to Buyers of 'Toning Shoes'

By Catherine New

Reebok's promise that its EasyTone and RunTone shoes could shape your legs and tone your butt sounded too good to be true. That's because they were, said the FTC Wednesday, when it ordered the footwear maker to give $25 million in partial refunds to customers who bought the products based on the inflated claims.

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Now Paying the Rent Can Boost Your Credit Score

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

In these shaky economic times, your credit score carries more weight than ever, which means building a credit history is vital. Paying bills on time is one thing that buffs up your score, but until now, paying your rent meant nothing. Credit bureau Experian and RentReporters.com are changing that.

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Halloween Sales Expected to Be a Treat for Retailers

By Barbara Thau

Despite a tepid economy, Halloween spending is expected to rise, as more people than ever celebrate the ghoul and goblin heavy ritual, according to the National Retail Federation's Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey.

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How to Be 'The Biggest Loser' on a Lean Budget

By Ron Dicker

Being fat isn't just bad for your health, it's also murder on your wallet. Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney (who has had her own ups and downs with weight) wants to help. She offers these five tips to help you control your budget and waistline at the same time.

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The Child Care Tax Break Many Parents Overlook

By Robyn Gearey

Thanks to confusing and often misunderstood rules surrounding child-care tax breaks, the author has overpaid Uncle Sam to the tune of $1,000, missing out on $200 in tax savings each year for the past half-decade. Read on to avoid her mistake -- unless you enjoy filing mounds of amended returns.

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Will Debt Collectors Burn Up Your Cell Phone Minutes?

By Laura Rowley

Hundreds of thousands of borrowers who are behind on their federal student loans could soon receive some unwanted -- and expensive -- attention. A provision in President Obama's deficit reduction plan would allow debt collectors to chase down delinquent borrowers on their cell phones.

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