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What are the best cars for commuting?

With commutes in the region so long, selecting the right car can make all the difference.

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Tips for tackling a ballooning cellphone bill

Smartphones can pull off a growing number of high-tech tasks, but the cost of cellphone service is growing as well.

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Simple ways to stretch your food budget

The typical family tosses out $600 in food a year, but there are ways to keep a few of those dollars from disappearing.

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Time sensitive deals offer great discounts on travel

The U.S. Travel Association has a collection of discount offers on everything from theme parks to hotel stays and car rentals for cities near and far.

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Efficient driving can save money at the gas pump

There are ways to save money on gas. In fact, drivers can get gas for $2 a gallon, if they make several lifestyle changes.

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Tweet your way to AmEx deals

American Express is offering exclusive deals to its 97 million existing card holders through Twitter. For AmEx, it's a way to attract new customers.For Twitter, it's the latest step to create a moneymaking business model through advertising and promotions.

Tags: AMEX, Twitter, michelle basch, American Express, credit card

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10 things better bought used

"Something old, something new, something borrowed," goes the familiar refrain. But when it comes to buying power, some things really can be purchased second hand.

Tags: yahoo finance, used, second hand, thrift store, veronica robinson

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What are the best weekends for cheap air travel?

WTOP saves you money by helping you find the cheapest weekends to fly.

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Get your credit in check in the new year

It's a new year and time to take stock of your finances and get your fiscal house in order.

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Skype to offer free Wi-Fi at airports

Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are included in Skype's plan.

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