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How to cut the high prices of prom night

John Matarese looks into the soaring cost of prom and ways to cut those costs.

Free financial advice offered during Money Smart Month

Money Smart Month kicks off Saturday, and that means you can soak up all kinds of free financial advice.

With tax day fast approaching, here's help from IRS

Rev up the calculator and start your countdown: The annual tax-filing deadline is less than a month away.

There is still time to contribute to your retirement funds and lower your…

There are some simple things you can do between now and April 17 to lower your taxable income.

12 ways to save money in 2012

Yes it's more than three months into 2012, but it's never too late to start saving some cash!

Gas prices have local realtors rethinking their routes

Gas prices are creeping up and motorists have to put more forethought and planning into their errands.

Parent priorities: Tips on how to save for retirement AND your kid's college

Advice for young couples when it comes to retirement and their child's college education.

Poll: Which preventable money mistake do you find yourself making most often?

We've pinpointed five common money mistakes that discourage even the most well-intentioned budgeter, and we want to know which one, if any, YOU find yourself

Vendor raises prices due to gas prices

One hot dog cart vendor said he has no choice but to increase his prices this week for the Big 12 tournament due to the rising gas prices.

Independence goes to extremes to not spend money

A lot of families are looking for ways to save money, but an Independence family has elevated it to an art form.

If you file your taxes early, you could avoid being scammed out of your return

According to the IRS, the number of tax rebate scams has jumped from nearly 49,000 in 2010 to more than 260,000 today.

Home improvement stores report more people are attacking do-it-yourself projects

Sales reports at home improvement stores say more people are rolling up their sleeves and attacking do-it-yourself projects.

More Americans plan to save, not spend, their tax refund

Americans are going to be a lot more tightfisted with their tax refunds this year, with more people planning to save the cash they get back from Uncle Sam

Deadline extended for foreclosure review

Homeowners whose lenders played fast and loose with their foreclosures and who may be in for a payday have a little extra time to get their paper work filed.

Avoid college debt that deflates dreams; plan early

When deciding among colleges, most families should consider cost, and their own financial realities, to make a sensible choice that will make everyone happier

Talk to your spouse about money

In money, as in love, opposites attract. More than 65 percent of Americans marry someone who is their "financial opposite."

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