Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera

Shopping for a digital camera once seemed simple: get the most pixels for the money. But megapixel mania is over. Now, buyers must discern important and extraneous features.

15 Cars Fueling the Auto Recovery

Buyers continue to shun big vehicles in favor of those getting good mileage. And excitement still sells, with some hot new sports cars sprinting out of the gate.

8 Restaurants on a Roll

It might not be good for America's waistline, but froufrou dining off petite plates is out. The recession has made us hungry for family-size piles of comfort food, skyscraping burgers, and all-you-can-eat fries. See which dining chains have kept Americans full during the recession.

10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts

Given the shaky job market, holiday budgets are tighter this year. So to avoid the winding lines and sold-out merchandise, here are 10 tips to save you time and money as you kick off your holiday shopping.

Cities Where Job Recovery Will Be Slowest

While the nation's job market is awful overall—thousands of Americans are exhausting their unemployment benefits daily—it's clear that the true jobs picture is as varied as the nation's topography. With the promise of a recovery on the horizon, new data show that the employment upturn will be regional as well.

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It doesn't take much to make a dent in your monthly heating bills. There are a number of quick changes you can make without even spending a dime.

America's Best Affordable Places to Retire

We sought out places with a low cost of living and reasonable housing prices that still offered access to the services and amenities that people should look for in an ideal retirement spot. Each city on the list has high-quality healthcare and elder-care facilities, as well as an abundance of educational and cultural events.

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