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  12. A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: frugal acts of kindness, avoiding 401(k) fees, baby bonds, online shopping tips, and a refinancing warning.
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  14. Can a credit card help you eliminate debt? Used properly, there's one that can.
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Money in a Minute

  1. 5 Things That Scare Away Hiring Managers

    Trying to get a job? Here’s what recruiters say they hate to see from applicants.
  2. Water Workouts Work

    If you're not healthy enough to exercise on land, new research finds the pool is a good alternative.
  3. Superstorm Sandy Slip-Ups

    Some businesses made some insensitive moves during Hurricane Sandy. Customers weren’t amused.
  4. Two Points from Perfect Credit

    A man in Ohio has an almost-flawless credit score. Here are the three rules he lives by.
  5. App Lets You Visualize New Furniture

    If you want to test-drive some IKEA furniture from home – or wherever else you care to – there’s an app for that.
  6. Are You Being Watched Online?

    Did you know most Americans can be identified by just their birthday, gender, and zip code?
  7. Mortgage Relief for Struggling Sandy Victims

    Hit by the superstorm? Have a mortgage with Freddie Mac? You may get a little relief…
  8. Halloween Candy Can Kill Pets

    Vets warn candy wrappers and chocolate are dangerous for your furry friends.
  9. Hurricane Victims At ID Theft Risk

    Identity theft experts are warning disasters like Superstorm Sandy are a beacon to scammers. Get tips and a free guide to protect yourself.
  10. More Banks Waive Fees After Hurricane

    Your bank may excuse out-of-network ATM fees and late fees if you were affected by Sandy.
  11. Money Secrets Are Rare

    Think your spouse is hiding money? A new study says it's not likely, but more common among the young.
  12. Teens With Smartphones Have More Sex

    A new research study finds high school students who own smartphones are more sexually active, and some use the Internet to arrange trysts.
  13. Who’s Postponing Halloween for Sandy

    Halloween parades, parties, and trick-or-treating are being postponed or cancelled in many storm-swept towns, especially in New Jersey. Check on yours before heading out.
  14. Quick Hurricane Resources

    Looking for hurricane coverage, where to find shelter, or how to check in with loved ones? Here are some helpful links.
  15. Lessons from a 10-Year Con Artist

    Ever wondered how a scammer's mind works, and what makes them successful? Here's a compelling inside story from someone who worked on 30 different scam operations.
  16. Chase Waives Fees for Hurricane Victims

    Chase customers in the Northeast may avoid some fees incurred because of the storm.
  17. Some .Gov Links Lead to Scams

    Even links that seem to link to official government sites may not be safe. Here's why.
  18. Theater Thief Stole $70,000 a Week

    When you see a movie, keep one hand in the popcorn and the other on your wallet.
  19. Ford Reliability Keeps Dropping

    According to Consumer Reports readers, Ford vehicles have had an increasing number of major problems in the past few years.
  20. iPad-Only Retail Stores?

    A clothing store chain has started swapping out cash registers. Payment methods won't change, but some logistical changes might be weird...
  21. Intimate Sales Fall

    A research group looks at the data and says women are buying less lingerie than a year ago.
  22. Fight for Your Legal Rights Against PayPal

    PayPal and eBay are trying to limit your ability to sue, but you don't have to accept that. Here's how to keep your legal rights.
  23. Craigslist Mob Strips Home Bare

    When you list something on Craigslist, avoid words like “everything to go.”
  24. How to Protect Your Amazon eBooks

    Own a Kindle? Amazon could wipe out your library without explanation, as one customer just found out. But there's a way to prevent it.
  25. The Five Worst-Paying Majors

    We know engineering majors are among the best paid. What about the worst?
  26. Meals Fit for Hobbits

    Denny's will soon offer a Hobbit-themed menu as a tie-in to the upcoming movie.
  27. 5 Funny Fake Product Reviews

    Fake reviewers on Amazon go wild – but these products sort of deserve it.
  28. Wal-Mart Employees Plan Holiday Strike

    Black Friday may give Wal-Mart a black eye, since employees are threatening to walk out over pay disputes.
  29. Superman Quits His Day Job

    It's a bird, it's a plane, it's – a blogger?
  30. Government Agency Gets Consumers $425 Million Back

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been busy lately. Here's a round-up of the money they've reclaimed for consumers from unfair credit practices.
  31. Is Your Baby a Future CEO? That Depends

    New research suggests the month someone was born in may be correlated with their chances of leading a company.
  32. See the Most Expensive Homes in the Country

    Sneak a peek at for-sale luxury homes across the country.
  33. Poor Sleep Could Lead to Weight Gain and Diabetes

    Researchers have found a new link between sleep deprivation and fat cells.
  34. The Most Dangerous Cities in America

    Forbes has released its annual list of cities with the highest reported rates of violent crimes. Did your hometown make the list?
  35. Is Facebook Costing Young People Jobs?

    Crowdsourcing, or getting Internet users to collaborate on a project, is usually a good thing. Except when it gives companies a free product instead of creating a paying job.
  36. Want $50,000? Stop the Robocalls

    If you're clever enough to invent a way to block illegal automatic dialers, the government will give you a fistful of money.
  37. Colleges Tell Students to Avoid Loans

    Some schools are offering students grant money and financial education so they can avoid taking on debt (and making the school look bad).
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