(Great Beyond)

Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight [Moneyland] "The cheapest tickets [can be purchased] six weeks before your trip - not more, not less."

How to Find the Best Values on 2012's New Cars [Kiplinger] "You can get fuel economy without sacrificing style."

Which pays better: Government or private sector? [CNN Money] "Federal workers with a master's degree or less are better compensated on average than their similarly educated private sector peers."

How to haggle over medical bills [MSN Money] "If you know how to cut down the original billed amount, you can save a great deal."

Great Ways to Invest in Yourself [Wise Bread] "Here are some ways you can invest in yourself to boost your skills."

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