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More are scooting to save gas

Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer.

Saddling up and singing to protest gas prices

Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism.

How to save money on groceries

Q. The price of milk, rice and other food basics is soaring. How can I reduce my grocery bill while still providing my family with nutritious food?

Suspicion rises over higher food costs

Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.

Cutting down college loans 

Cure those college loan blues with some basic ways to pay them down quicker.

Why 'Yawns' live below their wealthy means

They drive hybrid cars, if they drive at all; shop at local stores, if they shop at all; and pay off their credit cards every month, if they use them at all.

How to drive without burning money

Gas prices have been surging to record highs. But it's not just the gas bill that drivers are getting socked with. The costs of car insurance, tires, licensing and registration are on the rise, too. But there are some strategies you can use to cut the cost of owning your car.

Money disputes hurt families

Marcel Holmstrom didn't talk to his father for six months because of money. When his dad sold the family home for a tidy sum, Holmstrom thought part of the windfall would come to him.

Handling an inheritance 

An unexpected inheritance is a blessing if you know how to handle the windfall. CNN's Christine Romans reports.

Selling family treasures to pay bills

The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her mother lost her job and pleaded, "Please buy anything you can to help out."

More are scooting to save gas

Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer.

Saddling up and singing to protest gas prices

Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism.

How to save money on groceries

Q. The price of milk, rice and other food basics is soaring. How can I reduce my grocery bill while still providing my family with nutritious food?

Suspicion rises over higher food costs

Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.

Cutting down college loans 

Cure those college loan blues with some basic ways to pay them down quicker.

Why 'Yawns' live below their wealthy means

They drive hybrid cars, if they drive at all; shop at local stores, if they shop at all; and pay off their credit cards every month, if they use them at all.

How to drive without burning money

Gas prices have been surging to record highs. But it's not just the gas bill that drivers are getting socked with. The costs of car insurance, tires, licensing and registration are on the rise, too. But there are some strategies you can use to cut the cost of owning your car.

Money disputes hurt families

Marcel Holmstrom didn't talk to his father for six months because of money. When his dad sold the family home for a tidy sum, Holmstrom thought part of the windfall would come to him.

Handling an inheritance 

An unexpected inheritance is a blessing if you know how to handle the windfall. CNN's Christine Romans reports.

Selling family treasures to pay bills

The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her mother lost her job and pleaded, "Please buy anything you can to help out."

Teens face tough economic summer

Albertsons supermarket said "no," and so did Macy's department store and a local grocer.

Choosing a mortgage 

CNN's Ali Velshi helps sort out what kind of mortgage is right for you.

What to do when your kids' college fund is tanking

The stock market hasn't been kind to investors in recent months, and that could be taking a toll on the Section 529 college savings accounts that many parents have set up for their kids. But families need to think carefully before tinkering too much with these tax-favored plans.

$100 fill-ups arrive at gas pumps

Noel Bosse and Ken Davis watch as the numbers keep spinning at the gas pump -- 70 bucks, 80 bucks. Gulp, guzzle, then it stops: $101 for about 25 gallons.

How to raise financially savvy kids

Parents have a lot to worry about in these difficult economic times. It costs more for everything from food to gas to clothes. It's hard for them to be a good example for their kids when it comes to being prudent with money.

Learn discipline through fun 

Entrepreneur and author of 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says he learned financial responsibility as a child.

Economic woes hit American stomachs

Steadily rising food costs aren't just causing grocery shoppers to do a double-take at the checkout line -- they're also changing the very ways we feed our families.

How to find your hidden money

You know how good it feels when you fish a $10 bill out of your jeans pocket right before it hits the wash. Imagine coming into hundreds of dollars from a savings bond or a bank account you forgot about.

Illegal immigrants pay billions in taxes

The tax system collects its due, even from a class of workers with little likelihood of claiming a refund and no hope of drawing a Social Security check.

Gay couples face higher tax bills

For gay couples, the April 15 tax filing deadline can be a reminder of the disparities they face, even in a nation that is becoming more accepting of same-sex couples.

Your cost of collecting, calculating tax forms

Tax season became a little more taxing this year, with the average person spending more than a day and more than $200 collecting, calculating and compiling those numbers for the tax man, according to a report based on Internal Revenue Service figures.

Cutting college costs 

With the cost of college more expensive than ever, CNN's Christine Romans looks at how to save money.

Compare your money habits

Break free from wallet-squeezing fees

Terri Lovin and her husband, Harold, may have had the world's most expensive pizza ... at $117 a pie. No, it's not gourmet dining. A cashier charged the couple twice for the $22.50 pizza.

Know how much the other guy earns?

If you're angling for a raise or hunting for a better-paying job, chances are you've wondered what your peers are earning. Salary Web sites claim to tell you just that, but whether or not you're getting a clear picture of the money depends on who you ask.

Be a savvy consumer when looking for love online

Looking for love this Valentine's day? Make sure Cupid's arrow doesn't hit your wallet.

Can 'Project Lifeline' help troubled homeowners or will it flatline?

A new program to help delinquent mortgage borrowers stave off foreclosure doesn't really help much, according to some experts.

Managing your bills and spending

Use a credit card or use a debit card ?

When your finances get thrown a curve ball

Spend money to save money

If you can afford to pay a little more up front, it can add up to big savings in the long run.

23 surprising things you can get for free

Sometimes you get what you don't pay for. Here are nearly two dozen of the best freebies and -- most important -- how to score them.

Can't save? Blame your brain

Slow and steady wins the race, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Those dueling proverbs sum up the investing mind.

Secrets to finding hidden car deals

You've done your homework. You've navigated countless car dealerships at the end of the month and quarter, with Internet quotes in hand so you know what's out there. You know about rebates and why invoice price may still leave you out of pocket. You've studied "The Donald's" negotiating skills. And you still can't find a car at a price that suits.

What does Fed rate cut mean for you?

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in about a week in January amid rumblings about a recession. While Wall Street may celebrate the lower rates, what will it mean for the average consumer? CNN personal finance editor Gerri Willis breaks it down.

Fool yourself into saving smarter

When it comes to saving, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. A recent TD Ameritrade survey shows that 40 percent of people who make New Year's resolutions cite saving more money as a goal. However, the same poll also found that nearly half of those who resolve to stash away more bucks abandon that plan within a month.

How to lower the pain at the pump

It's costing us more and more money to fill up the gas tank. And while that's unlikely to change anytime soon, there are some tricks to getting the most value per gas dollar.

When to call in financial cavalry

Krista Wallis, her husband, Joe, and her 19-year-old son from a previous marriage were living a pretty good life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

How to put off filing your taxes

Tax filing day is just around the corner, but some Americans may not be ready to submit their returns by April 15. Others may not have the cash to pay the tax they owe.

Improve your credit score 

Boosting your credit score is more important than ever. CNN's Ali Velshi has some tips.

Life insurance decisions 

When it comes to choosing life insurance, your family's well-being could be on the line.

Your one-day financial makeover

Movie with the girls. Ka-ching! An $8 focaccia sandwich for lunch. Ka-ching. The cat's blood-pressure medicine. Ka-ching! Late fees, insurance, utility bills. Ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching. Sure, you could save money -- if only you could stop spending it.

From $70K to food bank, one family's struggle

When she was laid off in February, Patricia Guerrero was making $70,000 a year. Weeks later, with bills piling up and in need of food for her family, this middle-class mother did something she never thought she would do: She went to a food bank.

Rent-a-kitchen comes with pound of advice

What pushed Priscilla Maddox was the relentless smell of vanilla.

Take risks to keep growing 

Alan Castro started a textbook reselling business while in college. The company prospered, allowing him to retire at 44.

Tax filing tips 

In this week's "Right On Your Money," learn how filing your tax return correctly can get you extra money from the IRS.

Financial aid 101 

CNN's Christine Romans takes a look at how students can earn an A in financial aid on this week's 'Right On Your Money.'

Right On Your Money 

Many workers start saving for retirement in their 20s, but not everyone. What to do when you start later.

An eye for products 

CNN's Christine Romans brings us the story of a man who invests in inventions on this week's 'Right On Your Money.'

Metropolis Collectibles 

Falling stock prices and talk of recession have some looking for different ways to invest. On this week's "Right On Your Money"

Money in political memorabilia 

CNN's Christine Romans shows us a side of politics you might not know: the big bucks of political memorabilia.

Millionaire on $11 an hour 

Paul Navone donated millions to two New Jersey schools on $11 an hour. How'd he do it?

Loans for life 

A non-profit helps people in the developing world with an interest-free loan to people with a business plan and a dream.

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