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Best gifts for the outdoorsy type

Your favorite nature lover will appreciate these affordable woodsy offerings.

Best gifts for the foodie

Choose one of these culinary gift ideas for the kitchen lover in your life.

Best gifts for the gadget geek

Looking for the perfect present for that tech-savvy someone in your life? Try one of these affordable gadgets.

Best gifts for the fashionista

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Best holiday gifts for the style guy

Try these holiday offerings for the fashion-conscious man in your life.

Make money in 2010

The outlook: You may not feel as if we're out of the woods yet. But the consensus among the 50 leading economists regularly surveyed by the Blue Chip Economic Indicators is that the recession is indeed over, and from a technical standpoint at least, probably ended in the summer.

Lending to a flakey friend

If you give a loan to someone who you know is irresponsible, ask for come collateral, say Money's ethicists.

Be a smarter charitable giver

When it comes to charitable giving, some well-intentioned moves can backfire.

3 ways to save money on health insurance

1. Choose the right plan

'I have the best job in America!'

Meet 10 people lucky enough to have the top careers on Money's list.

Year-end tax moves

There's plenty to distract you from financial planning this time of year, from cheering on your favorite football team to daydreaming about Thanksgiving dinner. But you don't want to let some end-of-year deadlines slip by without taking steps to minimize taxes and maximize savings. Especially in this economic climate, a little extra cash can go a long way.

Pay less to stay warm this winter

This year you can score a rare recession-induced break on your energy bill: The combination of a weak economy and a production boom has dropped the cost of heating with natural gas to a six-year low and is keeping a lid on other heat sources as well. But you can still save more. These questions will help you figure out the most cost-effective ways to keep out the cold.

Best digital cameras

Capture holiday memories with these snazzy shooters - and still have money left for the turkey.

Marrying finances

When Kimerby and Tony Simmons were married last month at a vineyard in the foothills outside Atlanta, they participated in the African-American tradition of jumping over a broom - an act symbolizing their entrance into a new phase of life together.

Least stressful jobs

Feeling overworked and overwhelmed? Maybe it's time for a career change.

How to spend $10k

It's a challenging time to find the best places for your extra cash.

A $6,900 home

For a foreclosure, the house at 15461 Kentfield St. in Detroit needed surprisingly little work. The new owner, an investor from the Chicago area named Kevin Holmes, slapped on a coat of paint, pulled up the dirty carpets, and replaced the stolen water heater. The car stashed out back, he learned soon enough, belonged to a neighbor, not a thief using the three-bedroom as a makeshift chop shop.

Baby-proof the family finances

After seven years of marriage, Stephanie and Chad Grant are about ready to start a family. Before they do, the 31-year-olds want to baby-proof their finances.

Help your child manage credit

In recent years college students could get credit cards almost as easily as they could score beer. Some 84% of undergrads have at least one card, a Sallie Mae study found, and half carry four or more.