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Your shopping type: Black Friday? Cyber Monday?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:32:05 GMT

Do you love to hunt for discounts in the pre-dawn darkness on Black Friday? Or is surfing the Internet for bargains on Cyber Monday more your speed? Regardless of your preference, 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey has advice to help save your sanity and your wallet.

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Can your name affect your career?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:28 GMT

Your name can make a difference in how seriously you are taken at work and whether you even get your foot in the door for the interview.
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Is Black Friday really worth the effort?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:45:55 GMT

Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines. Is it worth the effort? Here's a way to find out.

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Video: Navigating Black Friday

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:38:12 GMT

Nov. 27: CNBC’s personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich reveals shopping strategies that may save you time and money in the stores and online. (Today Show)

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Video: Is Black Friday the best day for deals?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:14:08 GMT

Nov. 27: TODAY’s consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman reveals what items you should make sure to grab today and what you should hold off on. (Today Show)

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10 tips to find seasonal work this year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:05 GMT

Competition for seasonal work is proving to be exceptionally brutal this holiday season — but if you do manage to land a seasonal job, it very well could morph into a permanent position. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to land a job over the holidays.

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Video: Experts share financial advice

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:38:56 GMT

Nov. 25: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

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Video: Stop holiday overspending before it starts

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:11 GMT

Nov. 24: Redbook magazine’s Stacy Morrison and TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky share some tips on saving money through the holiday shopping season. (Today Show)

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Video: Is the recovery real on Wall Street?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:14 GMT

Nov. 24: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” about a new study on payouts for Wall Street executives and signs that the economy is on its way up. (Today Show)

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Video: Study: Wall St. execs cashed in before collapse

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:31:50 GMT

Nov. 24: A new study finds that executives at Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers walked away with huge payouts just before the collapse on Wall Street. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports. (Today Show)

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Long-term unemployed face dwindling options

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:02 GMT

Instead of working on RVs, Laurie Covey may be living in one soon as benefits run out.
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Just because it’s on Twitter, it (still) isn’t true

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:55 GMT

Does the Internet make people gullible? A recent outbreak of fake death reports on Twitter have some people wondering if too much information too quickly is bad for us.

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Decade's top 10 Internet moments

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:12:26 GMT

The launch of Wikipedia, emergence of the iPhone and the election of U.S. President Barack Obama were among the 10 most influential moments on the Internet in the past decade, according to the annual Webby awards.

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Video: Find a great home for less than $500,000

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:31 GMT

Nov. 20: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran about some great deals for homes across America that cost between $200,000 and $500,000. (Today Show)

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Slide show: Slideshow: Neat! 2009’s best microscope images

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT

See the winners of an international photo competition that honors the world's most extraordinary microscope images of life science subjects.

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Video: Chevy plug-in hybrid unveiled

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:16 GMT

Nov. 20: CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports on the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, which is being unveiled today and is due to hit the market next year. (Today Show)

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Video: How to start saving for retirement

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:40:46 GMT

Nov. 18: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, personal finance expert David Bach and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

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10 failed doomsday predictions

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:01:20 GMT

One thing the doomsday scenarios tend to share in common: They don't come to pass. Here are 10 that didn't pan out, so far.

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Video: How to trim your utility bills

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:26 GMT

Nov. 18: Your appliances could be draining your wallet when you’re not even using them. TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shows you how you can save with the help of a power monitor. (Today Show)

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Video: Insurance industry names safest cars

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:34:20 GMT

Nov. 18: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with its list of the safest cars for 2010. NBC’s Tom Costello has a look at some of the top picks. (Today Show)

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Dumbest Facebook quizzes ever!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:57:37 GMT

Most Facebook quizzes are themed on the one subject we all find irresistible: Ourselves. And while these personality tests feature crazy questions, they all fit into at least one of five categories.

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Video: Senate cracks down on sneaky membership club dues

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:08 GMT

Nov. 17: Authorities are warning online shoppers to be careful of mysterious membership charges to their credit cards, part of a growing industry that uses deliberately misleading tactics. NBC’s Lisa Myers investigates. (Today Show)

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Video: The world will not end in 2012, NASA says

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:27 GMT

Nov. 13: NASA is reassuring the public that the world will not end in 2012, despite theories based on the Mayan calendar and a new fiction disaster film called “2012.” NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)

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Video: Find a great home for under $500,000

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:23:04 GMT

Nov. 13: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran about some great deals on homes around the U.S. (Today Show)

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Need help raising your credit score?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:16 GMT

Are there mistakes on your credit report? Do you need a higher credit score to get a lower interest rate now? If so, send us a brief description of yourself and your credit score issue, and one of our experts may be able to help you for a future segment of TODAY.
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14 fast fixes to help your home sell

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:44:45 GMT

Before you call an agent, make sure your house is the best in its class. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran offers ideas for cheap fixes — from replacing your mailbox to painting your walls white — that deliver big returns.

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Video: TIME picks 2009’s best inventions

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:13:36 GMT

Nov. 12: Josh Tyrangiel from TIME magazine shows off some of the magazine’s picks for the best inventions of 2009. (Today Show)

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10 tips to get your pre-baby finances in order

Video: How to fix mistakes on your credit report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:18 GMT

Nov. 11: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, David Bach, founder of FinishRich.com, and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ questions on everything from credit reports to unpaid bills. (Today Show)

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4 financial life-changing events

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:30:17 GMT

Good or bad, there are major life transitions that carry daunting challenges along with them. And these huge changes don't just affect your life — they impact on your finances, too.

Video: How Esquire brings pages to life

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Nov. 10: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Esquire magazine’s David Granger about the publication’s unique December issue featuring a new technology called augmented reality. (Today Show)

7 award-winning innovations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:59:05 GMT

Every year, scientists and engineers get awards for their mental prowess in the lab. Some get the prizes for recent innovations; others for discoveries made decades ago.

Dad lost his job, so this family lives on the road

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:11:17 GMT

Last year, Dave Dudley lost his job as a software V.P. — so he sold his house and took his wife and three children on the road in an RV. And they’re not alone: In a tough economy, more Americans are trading home and hearth for the open road.

Living on the road full-time: Is it right for you?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:22:39 GMT

Scott Bidstrup lived on the road for six years — no permanent address, no phone, no job, no responsibilities. It was one of the best periods of his life. But is it for you? Bidstrup has advice for those considering his lifestyle, and important questions you need to ask first.

16 Apple products we can only dream about

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:07:53 GMT

These prototypes from independent designers may never appear on shelves at the Apple Store, but they include lots of innovative ideas.

Video: Author: Wall Street hasn’t learned its lesson

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:08:33 GMT

Nov. 9: Just when it looked like the financial meltdown was turning around, unemployment jumped in October to 10.2 percent. CNBC’s Charlie Gasparino, author of “The Sellout,” weighs in on whether there is any end in sight. (Today Show)

Video: Plan for retirement at any age

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:07:39 GMT

Nov. 9: Author Ramit Sethi, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson and Victoria Woods, author of “It’s All About the Money, Honey,” share tips on saving for retirement at every stage of life. (Today Show)

Do you need a mini money makeover?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:09:41 GMT

Got a problem with money? Are you in need of a life insurance check-up, a 401(k), a credit score boost or a will? Are you stressed about the holidays and want some help coming up with a budget? If so, e-mail us and you may get a mini money makeover from Jean Chatzky.

Video: Insider shares shopping secrets

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:44:21 GMT

Nov. 6: Glamour.com’s Tracey Lomrantz reveals some of the insider’s tips retailers don’t want you to know. (Today Show)

Video: Ford unveils inflatable seat belts

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:00:34 GMT

Nov. 5: Ford is unveiling new inflatable seat belts that are designed to keep car passengers, especially kids, safer in the back seat. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports. (Today Show)

Video: Experts offer financial advice

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:55:30 GMT

Nov. 4: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

Recession over? Readers don't believe it

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:17:18 GMT

Despite government data showing the economy growing again, hundreds of msnbc.com readers wrote to say they don’t see the recession ending where they live. The Answer Desk.

Video: How to deal with rising credit card rates

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:51:30 GMT

Nov. 4: Consumers are outraged as some bailed-out banks double their credit card rates. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports and TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares tips on dealing with the rising rates. (Today Show)

Video: U.K. gets tough on distracted drivers

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:56:10 GMT

Nov. 4: As more U.S. states consider bans on texting while driving, the U.K. is getting particularly tough when it comes to punishments for distracted drivers. NBC’s Dawna Friesen reports. (Today Show)

Video: College dorms get an upgrade

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:16:42 GMT

Nov. 2: Despite tough economic times, dorms on some college campuses get an updated new look. NBC’s John Yang reports. (Today Show)

Video: Is the recession finally over?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:32:05 GMT

Oct. 30: Following a great day on Wall Street that followed an encouraging report on the U.S. economy, Dylan Ratigan, host of MSNBC’s “Morning Meeting,” weighs in on what it all means for the country’s recession. (Today Show)

DateCheck phone app gets 411 on suitors

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:11:06 GMT

A mobile phone program lets singles plug in a name, phone number or e-mail address and plumb a slew of public databases to find out all about Mr. or Ms. Seemingly Wonderful.

10 tricks for swapping your way to free stuff

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:38:14 GMT

As more people master the art of bartering in this down economy, you can now swap your way to a new roof, Pilates sessions, legal services, baby-sitting shifts and more. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to swap with ease — or make money off the stuff you own.

Cash in: Tricks for buying a home at the bottom

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:19:33 GMT

While others argue over whether this really is the bottom, savvy buyers are taking advantage of the best market in years to purchase a home. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran shares insider tips to help homebuyers snatch up bargains in this market.

Latest Facebook redesign, I hate you most of all

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:26:21 GMT

The only thing constant about change is that it sucks. For proof, look no farther than the Facebook users who spent last weekend dealing with the social network’s latest redesign.

Video: Is your Wi-Fi connection safe?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:04:17 GMT

Oct. 29: NBC’s Jeff Rossen explains why your personal information may be vulnerable while you use Wi-Fi. Internet expert Omar Wasow weighs in and shares tips on protecting yourself. (Today Show)

Video: How to save for retirement

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:35:28 GMT

Oct. 28: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, David Bach, founder of FinishRich.com, and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

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Video: Credit cards up rates ahead of new rules

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:05:31 GMT

Oct. 28: A new study finds that credit card companies are dramatically raising rates across the board as members of Congress look to pass a new law designed to protect consumers. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports. (Today Show)

Video: Sisters own ‘Foxy’ auto repair shop

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:12:20 GMT

Oct. 28: Two sisters own and operate the Foxy Auto & Truck Repair shop in North Reading, Mass. TODAY’s Amy Robach checks out how the place operates. (Today Show)

Top 10 funniest people on Twitter

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:58:10 GMT

With its 140-character limit, Twitter is a perfect medium for humor delivered in quick, inspired bursts. These ten tweeters bring the funny, and then some.

Planning takes stress out of holiday shopping

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:33:58 GMT

For consumers grappling with job insecurity and limited credit, it will be especially important to keep holiday spending in hand this year.

World’s most extreme laptops

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:58:10 GMT

Some laptops will give you a hernia, while others will fit in a coat pocket. Some cost a day's pay--others, half a year's. Here are the outliers of the notebook world.

5 ways wireless carriers gouge you

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:19 GMT

Cell phone carriers are notorious for slapping consumers with fees and unexpected charges. But if you look carefully at what you pay for and what you need, you can keep your bill down.

10 highest-paying blue-collar jobs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:56:42 GMT

Who says hard work doesn't pay? These 10 blue-collar jobs show that the color of your collar doesn't necessarily dictate the level of your income.

Video: Florida bank is 100th to go belly-up in 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:56:36 GMT

Oct. 26: In another troubling sign of the down economy, NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports from Partners Bank in Naples, Fla., the 100th bank to fail in the U.S. this year. (Today Show)

Video: Companies to impose new credit card fees

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:07:40 GMT

Oct. 26: Several banks may start charging customers fees for inactivity and not carrying a big enough balance. CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich breaks down some of the shocking new fees. (Today Show)

Video: Find a great home for under $500,000

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:31:45 GMT

Oct. 23: From an adobe home in New Mexico to a Tudor house in Illinois, real estate agent Barbara Corcoran shows you great deals around the U.S. (Today Show)

Video: Things women should know about money

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:05:12 GMT

Oct. 22: Financial expert Farnoosh Torabi shares five tips for women to help manage their personal finances. (Today Show)

Madoff's fall: Topless waitresses to prison pizza

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:02:25 GMT

Fallen financier has plunged from his Manhattan penthouse to the lower bunk of a cell he shares with a drug offender and eats pizza cooked by a child molester.

Video: Microsoft CEO unveils new operating system

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:04:45 GMT

Oct. 22: TODAY's Matt Lauer talks to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about how the software giant’s new operating system works. (Today Show)

When technology attacks

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:22:11 GMT

Technology is supposed to make life easier. It cooks our food, helps us travel, helps us communicate. But even if we don't happen to be texting while driving, technology can go horribly wrong.

Video: Experts answer your money questions

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:49 GMT

Oct. 21: Is it ever better to walk away from a tough home sale? A panel of financial experts answer viewers’ questions in TODAY’s Money 911. (Today Show)

Many moms assume burden of child-care costs

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:54:43 GMT

Although women now constitute virtually half of the work force, many still see child-care expenses as coming out of their paycheck — not the household's overall budget.

Video: Home buyers fight frustrations to get deals

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:58:03 GMT

Oct. 21: A short sale of a home can mean a great deal for the buyer, but is it worth the hassle? NBC’s Michael Okwu reports. (Today Show)

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Unspoken rules govern cell phone etiquette

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:51:59 GMT

It may not seem like it when commuters are shouting down their cell phones to the dismay of other passengers but most Americans believe there are unspoken rules about mobile phone etiquette.

Increasingly, wives earn more than husbands

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:29:33 GMT

While the stereotype of the male breadwinner is still alive and well in many people’s minds, the reality is that a growing number of women are earning more than their husbands.

NYT: Ex-homeowners forced into shelters

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:27:46 GMT

Growing numbers of Americans who have lost houses to foreclosure are landing in homeless shelters, according to social service groups and a recent report by a coalition of housing advocates.

BBW can’t find SM: Plus-size e-dating ain’t easy

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:59:13 GMT

Even though two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, plus-size singles say their weight sometimes gets in the way of finding love online. Studies show that people who are overweight face discrimination in many areas — and dating seems no different.

Video: Has the housing market hit bottom?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:04:30 GMT

Oct. 20: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to real estate agent Barbara Corcoran about the state of the housing market and some questions to ask before buying a home. (Today Show)

Scientists free sexual inhibition (in flies)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:19:04 GMT

The role pheromones play in the mating game may have more to do with repelling than attracting, a new study suggests.

Call it twine? Twitter makes wine for charity

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:51:48 GMT

Twitter is getting into the wine business, putting together an ambitious project aimed at raising money for literacy.

Jim Cramer: How to invest in current economy

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:33:33 GMT

In his new book, "Getting Back to Even," Jim Cramer, with "Mad Money" head writer Cliff Mason, offers a wholly new, even radical approach to investing in the new postapocalyptic financial climate. An excerpt.

Video: Pump up your Social Security

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:13:32 GMT

Oct. 19: CNBC’s Sharon Epperson shares advice on how to maximize your Social Security benefits. (Today Show)

Video: Google Street View captures trails with trike

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:54:15 GMT

Oct. 16: The brains behind Google Maps’ Street View technology are now using tricycles to capture images of roads less traveled. Dan Ratner, the Google Trike’s builder, talks with the TODAY hosts. (Today Show)

Video: How to slash your personal debt

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:06:12 GMT

Oct. 15: In tough economic times, it can be easy to let yourself slip into personal debt. TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky talks with the TODAY hosts and Kandy and Russell Hildebrandt and gives tips for helping pay off debts for good. (Today Show)

Help! I'm buried in bills and my credit is bad

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:32:46 GMT

Jean Chatzky helps solve your money woes in her book “Pay It Down.”

Video: How to manage your debt

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:54:35 GMT

Oct. 14: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, personal financial expert David Bach and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

Video: Henderson helps seniors stay connected

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:18:50 GMT

Oct. 13: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to actress Florence Henderson and AARP’s Nataki Clarke about a new venture that seeks to help seniors become more tech savvy. (Today Show)

Video: Basics of financial independence for college grads

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:56:21 GMT

Oct. 12: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky has tips to help recent college grads stay financially solvent. (Today Show)

Women: Get men to take you seriously at work

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:00:10 GMT

Ever watch a colleague take credit for your idea, been accused of being emotional, taken jokes too personally or been interrupted frequently in a meeting? The authors of "Code Switching: How to Talk So Men Will Listen" aim to help women deal with these issues by communicating more effectively at work.

‘Project Runway’ to strut as a Wii game

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:53 GMT

The game, set for release next year, will cast players as aspiring fashion designers tasked with creating designs and outfitting models.

Video: Are separate accounts a good thing?

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:30:50 GMT

Oct. 9: Should spouses have separate bank accounts as well as a combined account? CNBC’s Suze Orman gives the dos and don’ts of dividing your expenses. (Today Show)

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Video: Making your retirement money work

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:43:34 GMT

Oct. 9: CNBC’s Suze Orman has tips for making sure your retirement savings will be there for you and your partner. (Today Show)

Video: Real estate deals for $200,000 and up

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:22:09 GMT

Oct. 9: From bungalows to English manors, homes on the market right now can be a pretty good deal if you know what to look for. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran talks with TODAY’s Al Roker about deals across the country for less than half a million dollars. (Today Show)

Video: Lunar explosion yields no naked-eye results

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:44:45 GMT

Oct. 9: A NASA mission to intentionally crash a spacecraft into the moon goes off as planned but yields no immediate visible debris. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)

9 Web sites that can make your life easier

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:22:52 GMT

What have your favorite sites done for you lately? DailyCandy has discovered 9 sites that actually do something for you. From one that locates local foods and products to another that keeps track of all your tasks — these sites will save you time, keep you organized, find things for you, and make sure you never run out of toilet paper. And, best of all, most of them are entirely free.

Your online photos could be product placements

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:55:07 GMT

Udorse attempts to tap into our fame- and shopping-obsessed culture, already supported by social networks such as Facebook and reality television.

Hey, kids! Hate school? Don't tell Facebook!

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:06:29 GMT

While the medium of expression has changed over the years —from the cover of a Mead Trapper Keeper to Facebook — proclaiming the suckitude of one’s school is an ancient rite protected by the First Amendment, and one that's increasingly challenged.

Video: NASA set to blast the moon

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:40:28 GMT

Oct. 8: In an effort to search for water below the moon’s surface, NASA is sending out a probe to blast a crater near the lunar south pole. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)

Video: When to start saving for college

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:50:37 GMT

Oct. 7: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, David Bach, founder of FinishRich.com, and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

12 terrific tech cartoons

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:01:45 GMT

PC World has collected a dozen of the best tech-related cartoons on the Web. The authors of these magical little comic boxes call out the silliness of our often unduly serious tech world.

Video: Cybercrooks take advantage of relationships

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:09:01 GMT

Oct. 6: Cybercriminals are targeting Facebook and e-mail users by pretending they are friends or relatives in desperate need of money. NBC’s Jeff Rossen investigates. (Today Show)

Video: Hit the biggest real estate markets

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:44:27 GMT

Oct. 6: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to real estate agent Barbara Corcoran about some cities where you can get the biggest bang for your buck. (Today Show)

Rules of dating can help you land a dream job

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:58:47 GMT

Nicole Williams, author of "Girl on Top," is a career expert who advises taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career to help you come out on top. Here, she introduces tried-and-true dating rules and reveals how they can be applied just as effectively in the office. An excerpt.

Lack of computer skills foils many job-seekers

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:33:01 GMT

Computers may be an everyday part of modern life, but millions of Americans still find them a challenge. For them, finding a new job can be especially difficult.

How earthquakes and tsunamis happen

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:11:34 GMT

Earthquakes and tsunamis, such as the powerful quake that occurred Sept. 29 in the South Pacific and the wave it generated, can often go hand-in-hand.

No texting @ dinner! Parenting digital kids

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:59:09 GMT

We all know teens love their gadgets — more for texting than talking. But the devices are posing some new challenges for parents. How can they teach their tech-savvy kids some electronic etiquette?

Video: Beware of these recalled products

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:15:36 GMT

Oct. 2: Don Mays from Consumer Reports shares some important information about products that have been recalled in the past year. (Today Show)

Video: How to manage family expenses

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:48:52 GMT

Sept. 30: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich and David Bach, founder of FinishRich.com, answer viewers’ burning financial questions. (Today Show)

Tech’s awesome contributions to rock ‘n’ roll

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:12:47 GMT

Many of rock's greatest moments hinge on shifts in music technology. Here is a chronology of some of the highlights.

Top 10 antics in outer space

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:12:47 GMT

On the ISS, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte plans to spend some time doing what he's famous for – making people laugh. But he won't be the first to bring some levity to space.

Video: Summit to address distracted driving

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:15:04 GMT

Sept. 30: As Congress mulls a federal ban on texting while driving, hundreds of experts gather at a two-day summit to discuss ways to prevent the hazards of distracted driving. NBC’s Tom Costello reports. (Today Show)

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Is plasma starting to fade out?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:03:13 GMT

Plasma televisions, while still the finest made in the eyes of purists, are rapidly losing ground to LCD-based models because of lower prices and better quality.

Video: Real estate tax credit set to expire

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:06:52 GMT

Sept. 29: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to real estate agent Barbara Corcoran about the upcoming deadline for first-time homebuyers to take advantage of the federal tax credit. (Today Show)

Video: When to collect Social Security

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:50:33 GMT

Sept. 29: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to Money magazine’s Janice Revell about the best time to collect Social Security. (Today Show)

Video: Spotlight on small businesses

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:07:21 GMT

Sept. 28: TODAY hosts talk to JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s “Your Business,” and chef Tom Colicchio about the three finalists in the Shine A Light contest. (Today Show)

Video: How to train for a new job

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:10:03 GMT

Sept. 25: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira explains how one woman is using education to improve her job prospects. Rosemary Haefner from CareerBuilder.com also shares some tips on finding work in a new field. (Today Show)

Video: World’s elite gather at Monaco boat show

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:03:02 GMT

Sept. 24: Despite the turbulent economic times, millionaires at the Monaco Yacht Show seem to have no problem flaunting their wealth. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports. (Today Show)

Video: How to balance your debt

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:48:11 GMT

Sept. 23: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, Stacey Tisdale, author of “The True Cost of Happiness,” and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

Video: Secrets behind Wal-Mart’s success

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:24:06 GMT

Sept. 23: Despite the economic downturn, Wal-Mart continues to thrive. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to CNBC’s David Faber about the retailer’s success. (Today Show)

Video: Owners strip foreclosed homes

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:09:55 GMT

Sept. 23: NBC’s Kerry Sanders looks at how some angry homeowners are stripping items from their foreclosed homes. (Today Show)

10 ways to keep a clunker running on a budget

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:03:43 GMT

The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program ended in late August. If you’re still driving an older car around town, what should you do now? 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to help you keep your vehicle — and budget — in decent shape.

Shoppers of all incomes are changing habits

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:44:24 GMT

Across all income levels, the recession has led Americans to reevaluate their spending and adopt cost-saving strategies.

Flying the fee-filled skies

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:16:07 GMT

To help you calculate the real cost of flying, here’s a comparison of costs for services on some airlines.

Video: Avoid common real estate mistakes

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:47:10 GMT

Sept. 22: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to real estate agent Barbara Corcoran about some of the mistakes that could cost home sellers big bucks. (Today Show)

Video: Dealing with insurance claim rejections

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:13:36 GMT

Sept. 22: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Matt Heimer from SmartMoney magazine about what to do if your insurance company rejects your medical claim. (Today Show)

15 biggest Wikipedia blunders

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:04:14 GMT

Wikipedia's just announced plans to restrict the editing of some of its articles. Here are 15 of the biggest errors the new editing system might have prevented.

Video: Safely invest your savings

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:15:16 GMT

Sept. 21: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky helps one woman invest her savings without too much risk. (Today Show)

Video: Keep love alive when money is tight

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:47:17 GMT

Sept. 21: Nicole Beland from Cosmopolitan magazine and psychologist Dale Atkins offer advice for couples on how to survive in tough economic times. (Today Show)

Video: How to re-enter the work force

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:04:16 GMT

Sept. 21: As more moms head back into the work force in this economy, TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to three experts about how to deal with the transition. (Today Show)

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Top 10 blowhards of the Web

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:04:34 GMT

Arrington! Cuban! Huffington! After much debate, PC World rounded up its 10 favorite blogging blowhards, the most notable offenders in a vast rogues' gallery of Web windbags.

Going back to school in this economy? E-mail us

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:43:55 GMT

Are you considering going back to school for a second degree or to further your education in any way? Going to graduate school to help change your career path or earn more money in this down economy? If you’re looking to change your career with school, we want to hear from you. E-mail TODAY your story and we might talk to you for a segment on Tuesday, September 22nd .

10 smartphone tips for dumb people

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:21:37 GMT

Cell phones don't annoy people, you do ... with your cell phone. Here are 10 tips to let you know when phoning is dissing.

Video: Women: Are you happy at work?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:35:50 GMT

Sept. 17: A new poll suggests many women are unhappy in their jobs. Woman’s Day magazine’s Amy Brightfield and radio host Mel Robbins discuss the findings. (Today Show)

Video: How to start your own business

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:30:38 GMT

Sept. 17: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky shares advice for people interested in starting their own business. (Today Show)

Seven lessons from the financial meltdown

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:34:53 GMT

The Panic of 2008 upended much of the financial “conventional wisdom” most individuals took on faith. Here are seven (once) widely held principles that turned out to be seriously flawed.

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Video: How to invest your money

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:15 GMT

Sept. 16: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky, Stacey Tisdale, author of “The True Cost of Happiness,” and CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

15 tech T-shirts we love

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:06:54 GMT

A T-shirt says a lot about the person wearing it. And when the wearer is a proud geek, the message comes through loud and clear.

For many, economic recovery still feels far off

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:35:32 GMT

Even as economists point to signs that the country is slowly starting to regain its financial footing, for many Americans hope has been dampened by frustration, fear and anger.

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Video: GM offers money-back guarantee

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:07:38 GMT

Sept. 14: TODAY’s Ann Curry talks to General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz about the automaker’s money-back guarantee for car buyers. (Today Show)

Video: Cut back on weekend spending

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:52:42 GMT

Sept. 14: TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky helps Kelly Whalen learn how to save money on the weekends. (Today Show)

Video: Has enough been done since meltdown?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:40:25 GMT

Sept. 14: One year after the U.S. financial markets almost imploded, CNBC’s Erin Burnett and Dylan Ratigan of MSNBC’s “Morning Meeting” discuss where the finance industry is today. (Today Show)

Not very tech-savvy? Apply for a makeover!

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:54:43 GMT

Are you scared of your computer? Can't figure out how to text your kids? If you think you're the least-tech-savvy person in America, we'd like you to tell us why for a chance to have our Sara Haines and Ladies' Home Journal give you a makeover that will change your life.

Chef Rocco turns to Twitter for cookbook help

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:57:31 GMT

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito is turning to social networks to ask fans which dishes he should include in his new cookbook, devoted to healthy versions of popular dishes.

ShamWow or sham? Rating infomercial goods

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:38:30 GMT

We've all been mesmerized by the flashy demos and the fast-talking pitchmen promising that their gadgets will change your life — "but only if you act right now!" To get beyond the hubbub, Good Housekeeping tested everything from the Snuggie to the ShamWow!

8 signs you’re an energy-hogging jerk

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:24:49 GMT

No matter whether you're a tree-hugging environmentalist stressed or a coal king, wasting energy in these economically sensitive times makes you look like a jerk.

Video: Revealing intimate details on the Internet

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:17:09 GMT

Sept. 11: Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent, authors of “How to Love Like a Hot Chick,” and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach discuss some rules of intimacy on the Internet. (Today Show)

Video: Great home deals from around the U.S.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:39:40 GMT

Sept. 11: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to real estate agent Barbara Corcoran about some great prices on homes around the country. (Today Show)

7 reasons Obama is right about the Internet

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:24:33 GMT

A lot of kerfuffle preceded President Barack Obama’s Back to School speech earlier this week. What he failed to do is supply the requisite cautionary tales, which we offer here.

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Madoff's properties in NYC, Florida up for sale

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:20:10 GMT

The U.S. Marshals Service plans to put Bernard Madoff's 4,000-square-foot duplex on the Upper East Side up for sale this week, betting that exclusivity outweighs notoriety.

Obama warns teens of perils of Facebook

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:05:24 GMT

President Barack Obama warned American teenagers on Tuesday of the dangers of putting too much personal information on Internet social networking sites, saying it could come back to haunt them in later life.

Video: When to invest in real estate

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:42:46 GMT

Sept. 9: CNBC’s Carmen Wong Ulrich and Stacey Tisdale, author of “The True Cost of Happiness,” answer viewers’ financial questions. (Today Show)

Video: Could time travel be possible?

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:13:28 GMT

Sept. 9: A group of scientists is looking into whether time travel could become a reality. NBC’s Keith Miller reports. (Today Show)

Video: Inside Madoff’s mansions

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:34:04 GMT

Sept. 9: Federal officials are selling off more of imprisoned swindler Bernie Madoff’s belongings, including his mansions, to help pay back his victims. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski takes a look at some of his properties. (Today Show)

Slide show: Month in space images: Cosmic starbirth, more

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 02:31:25 GMT

See an "impossible" view of the sun, cosmic starbirth and other outer-space highlights from August.

Video: Elmo’s recession advice

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:08:36 GMT

Sept. 8: Elmo and his mom share some advice on helping kids understand these tough economic times. (Today Show)

Fishermen, loggers have most dangerous jobs

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:27:41 GMT

More than 5,000 Americans died from being injured at work last year. Here's who they were.

Addicted to the Internet? There’s rehab for that

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 22:33:58 GMT

A center called reSTART claims to be the first residential treatment center for Internet addiction in the U.S., and it's just opened its doors in Fall City, Wash., not far from Microsoft's headquarters.

Your Career: Reignite your job search

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 21:24:10 GMT

The number of “discouraged workers” — individuals who have given up the job search — have reached an all-time high. But putting your job search on hold will only delay success.

Can you trust free antivirus software?

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:58:30 GMT

Lots of companies offer software that’s supposed to stop worms, viruses and other malware for free. We tested nine such security programs to find the ones you can really depend on.

Cops, lawmakers send message: Dnt txt & drive

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:23:24 GMT

Driving while text messaging is prohibited in only 10 states and the District of Columbia, but momentum to outlaw the practice is gathering as nine more states plan to implement bans by January. Msnbc.com’s Alex Johnson reports.

Video: Keeping your pet expenses on a tight leash

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:55:47 GMT

Sept. 4: You don’t have to let the tough economy affect your pet. Animal Fair magazine’s Wendy Diamond has tips to help you and your pet save money until the fiscal crunch rolls over. (Today Show)

Money 101: How to avoid going broke in college

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:37:24 GMT

Watch out: If you’re not careful with money during your college years, you could find yourself living under your parents’ roof again before you know it. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to help freshmen graduate to a new level of financial responsibility.

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