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- Virgin Mobile smartphone plan: Is it a good deal?Virgin Mobile is giving customers the chance to tailor their smartphone plans, but on limited devices from Walmart, on Aug. 9. Should consumers consider trying Virgin Mobile's smartphone plan?
- Need tablet computers? Best deals to look into.Need a tablet computer this week? Writer Louis Ramirez breaks down the best deals this week for tablet computers.
- August is here! The best and worst things to buy this month.August is here, which means consumers can save money as back-to-school shopping sales begin. For example, shoppers will find many deals on cheap dorm furniture and grills, and can use a tax-free holiday to buy school supplies.
- Money lessons Beyoncé teaches through her songsIs Beyoncé a finance expert? There are a few hidden money lessons in Beyoncé's lyrics. Here are four Beyoncé songs that not only topped the charts, but also have important financial tips.
- How to score free samples from restaurants, storesLooking for free samples from your favorite restaurant or department store? Here is guide on when, where, and how to get products for free. For example, try checking out the #freesample hashtag on Twitter to find freebies.
- Retirement planning? Know what your goals are.Retirement planning, or any other long-term investing, requires knowing what your ultimate goals are and having a porfolio strategy to match. Understanding how the portfolio completes the plan in the long-term supports improved retirement or other types of planning in the short term.
- Traveling with electronics? How to fly without bulky cameras, laptops.Traveling with electronics is common, but can get bulky. However, you can reduce your baggage when flying with electronics. For example, consider getting a mirrorless DSLR camera if you want to take high-quality photos.
- How to sell your old iPhone to pay for iPhone 6Want the iPhone 6, but need to sell your old iPhone beforehand? Here is how to sell your old iPhone for the best price so you have enough cash for the iPhone 6.
- Android tablets and previous-generation iPads are great deals this weekAndroid tablets and previous generation iPads are great bargains this week. Read on for the best deals on Android tablets, including the Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Venue.
- A $19,000 coffee maker? Seven of the most expensive household items.Would you pay $19,000 for a coffee maker, or $11,999 for an 80-inch, custom-made television? Here is a roundup of seven of the most expensive household items, plus their much cheaper competitors.
- Retirement with mortgage loans? Why some keep debt for tax deductions.Adults carrying mortgage loans may plan to keep the mortgage loans to use it for tax deductions. Financial adviser Matt McCoy explains why people do it, and if it is beneficial to keep debt with retirement.
- How one person paid off his credit card billsCredit cards can leave people with a lot of debt and bills to pay off. Chris de Lormier describes how he paid off all of his credit car bills while still having fun.
- How much capital do you need for retirement?Calculating how much capital needed for retirement can be tricky. Financial adviser Guy Baker explains the Rule of 72 and how to apply it for retirement saving.
- Comic Con 2014: Where to find deals on comic books, video gamesIn honor of San Diego Comic Con 2014, here is a breakdown of what comic books and video games are on sale, plus where to find the deals. For example, Marvel Digital Comics has a deal on the first Guardians of the Galaxy comic book.
- Why Amazon's Fire Phone commercial is really about Amazon PrimeThe Amazon Fire Phone will be launching soon, and Amazon released its first Fire Phone TV commercial. But the commercial highlights that Amazon wants people to care more about Amazon Prime than the Amazon Fire Phone, writes Louis Ramirez.
- How to cut down on college costsCollege in the US can be expensive, but there are ways to make college cheaper. For example, look into colleges that offer free tuition in exchange for working on campus, or considering living off-campus with parents if the college is close by.
- Retirement savings: The blurred line between required income, desired income.For retirement saving, the line between what people need to have for income versus what people want to have as income has blurred. Here is how to separate how much money absolutely needed for retirement versus how much money you would like to have – and why it's important.
- Saving money with Amazon Prime? You're actually spending more.Although Amazon Prime subscribers receive perks with the $99-per-year subscription, they may still be paying more. In a survey of Amazon Prime subscribers, 61 percent of respondents said they've spent more money on Amazon after becoming Prime subscribers than before.
- How to find inexpensive but unique souvenirsLooking for something to bring back from your travels that is cheap but unique? Nerd Wallet explains how to find the right gift for someone from your travels.
- Retirees can still set up a Roth IRA to leave to their children. Here's how.Even after retiring, people can still set up a Roth IRA and leave it for their children. Financial adviser Johanna Fox Turner explains what people need to do when it comes to Roth IRAs.