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NextAdvisor.com recently released survey results comparing the bad habits of men and women when handling credit card debt. Read more about how this behavior can potentially damage your financial well-being: http://aol.it/10P6m6k

Bad Behavior: Men, Women and Credit Card Debt - DailyFinance Tracking how men and women used credit cards over the course of a year revealed some striking differences -- and proved that both sexes could manage their debt a lot better.

Beer and yoga at your local bank? As more people deposit checks using their smartphones and fill out mortgage applications online, banks are offering new perks to lure customers into their branches: http://on.mktw.net/10Jl24r

Banks branch into beer, yoga Forget free toasters—think beer and yoga. Those extras are among the draws being used by banks to lure customers to branches in an age when checks can be deposited with a smartphone picture and mortgage applications filled out online.

Do you consider yourself financially savvy? Check out these seven personal finance myths that have fooled even the smartest of savers: http://aol.it/VGuCGU

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What do Research in Motion, Talbots, and American Airlines have in common? You may be surprised: http://aol.it/135WzIz

10 Well-Known Brands That Will Disappear in 2013 - DailyFinance Each year, 24/7 Wall St. compiles a list of 10 brands that it predicts will disappear in the near-term. The list of those fated to vanish in 2011 proved to be fairly prescient.

The fiscal cliff has been avoided, for now. Get the details of the deal here: http://aol.it/10LKyJN

Fiscal Cliff Averted: Details of the Deal - DailyFinance An agreement was reached late Monday between the White House and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell aimed at averting the fiscal cliff. Early Tuesday morning, the Senate passed the bill, and late Tuesday night, so did the House. Let's break down the key points of the deal.

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home? Here are four factors to consider before you take the plunge: http://on-msn.com/TUCOR5

Rent or buy? 4 factors to consider The old real estate rules of thumb don't necessarily apply now. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're making the big decision.

Retailers are relying on a growing number of apps to offer coupons and discounts and keep you in the store. Learn how to use your smartphone to get the best deals. http://on.mktw.net/TDU8pF

Mobile coupons: Worth the screen time? Forgetting your coupons at home isn’t quite the inconvenience it once was — provided you have your phone with you.

Did your children leave the nest a little later than you expected? Once they’re gone, it’s time to reassess your finances. Get some tips to help you reach your financial goals: http://cnnmon.ie/RwPrl1

When the nest is (finally!) empty With the kids out of the house, it's time to re-assess your finances as a couple.

Americans waste over half a trillion dollars each year on things like lottery tickets, unhealthy products, unused gift cards, and more. Which of these 13 items could you consider cutting out of your life? http://aol.it/SHqqDv

13 Ways Americans Throw Away Money - DailyFinance Blame the government or blame the economy, but Americans should also blame themselves for their declining net worth. We waste over half a trillion dollars each year -- and that's just for areas with available data. And what do we waste that money on? Read on ...

What would you do for the iPhone 5? You may be surprised by the things some people do to get their hands on Apple’s latest device. http://su.pr/2HPiwB

Apple Poised to Sell 10 Million IPhones in Record Debut Apple Inc. is poised for a record iPhone 5 debut and may not be able to keep up with demand as customers lined up in Sydney, Tokyo, Paris and New York to pick up the latest model of its top-selling product.

With Hurricane Isaac temporarily shutting down oil refineries, gas prices could go up 10 cents or more. Find tips on how to save here: http://goo.gl/iZKi8

5 Ways to Keep Hurricane Isaac From Blowing Your Gas Bill Higher - DailyFinance As Hurricane Isaac heads for the Gulf Coast, several oil refineries might have to temporarily shut down, which could drive up gas prices. To help you avoid that extra pain at the pump, we're revisiting some of our best advice on how to keep gas bills under control.

Drinking caffeine can make us more alert, but a new study find that it reduces our cognitive performance and can negatively impact our mood: http://goo.gl/9Kz2X

Caffeine: The Silent Killer of Emotional Intelligence - Forbes Today's tip for increasing your emotional intelligence is the most simple and straightforward you're ever going to get. For many people, this tip has the potential to have a bigger impact upon their emotional intelligence (EQ) than any other. The catch? You have to cut down on caffeine, and as [...]