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Top 20 savvy living stories you missed this year

We're rounding up some of the most inspirational and heartfelt blog posts of the year. What were your favorites?

Do you have the econ knowledge of a high schooler?

Do you know more about economics than the average high school student? Take the quiz and find out!

Ben Franklin's guide to wealth and savvy living

Ben Franklin's pearls of financial wisdom are full of timeless advice on being fantastically frugal.

Funny way to make $10 in 30 seconds: lessons from a con artist

Note: Video is no longer available. Ryan shares a great trick on how to make $10 in less than 30 seconds. [more]

Can't afford a plasma tv? Be creative!

A little home demo turns a classic box-style TV into a makeshift flatscreen. Get out the sledgehammer!

15 million British shoppers with math skills of fifth graders get government help

Lacking math skills are causing British shoppers to miss out on savings. Here's how the government has stepped in to help!

Explaining the climax scene of "Trading Places"

A little lost trying to follow the big scene at the commodities exchange in Trading Spaces? We'll break it down for you!

Get $25 dining certificates for $3 at Restaurant.com

Treat yourself and your friends to a night of delicious dining with this coupon deal from Restaurant.com!

Special holiday return policies of popular stores

Do you know your favorite stores' holiday return policies? Check out this list from Consumer World — it's updated every year!

Get free 411 directory assistance that really works (a review)

Stop getting price-gouged for dialing 411! You could be getting the same information for free — here's how.

Deadweight loss of Christmas: Economist explains why gifts are inefficient

The term "deadweight loss" doesn't exactly smack of Christmas cheer, but ask yourself — are you spending too much on holiday gifts?

FBI Considered "It's A Wonderful Life" Communist Propaganda

I love It's a Wonderful Life, but in 1947, the FBI considered this movie Communist propaganda. Let's get to the bottom of this.

101 Classic Christmas Videos Online

Ho, ho, ho! This year Santa is bringing you free Christmas videos, covering everything from classics through your favorite cartoon specials.

Stylish but Cheap Gift Wrap Ideas

Skip the pricey gift wrap. You've got everything you need to DIY perfectly presentable presents kicking around the house!

UCLA security breach affects 800,000 people (not just students)

UCLA's massive security breach has affected thousands of students, teachers, and their families — here's what to do if you're one of them.

Top 100 Most Popular Personal Finance Blogs

Creditcard.org recently released the Top 100 List of personal finance blogs to read in 2007. I've re-ranked the list in order of popularity to make it easier for readers who do not have the time to browse through all one hundred blogs. [more]

Mountain Dew Christmas Tree

These guys started with four hundred empty cans of Mountain Dew, a pipe, and a dream...to make a Christmas tree out of soda cans.

Must Watch Video for New Real Estate Investors

Casey Serin thought he had the real estate market under his thumb — he couldn't have been more wrong.

The Most Powerful Weapon Against Debt: Your Mind

What's the biggest obstacle to overcoming money woes? Your mind! Positive thinking gives you the head start you need to overcome debt.

Fandango Movie Tickets: Buy One Get One Free with Discover Card

Fandango offers its users freebies, discounts, and sweepstakes entries for all your favorite films!