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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to alphaconsumer@usnews.com.

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Author Emily Yellin explains why companies waste our time.

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A successful blogger explains how to earch $10,000 a month.

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U.S. News - March 4

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An interview with author Hilary Black on love and money.

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David Blankenhorn is popularizing an old concept.

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Stuart Vyse blames says our culture is to blame.

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Author Michelle Goodman explains how to work for yourself.

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This author traced the origins of his outfits and reached some surprising conclusions.

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How to live a good life on a shoestring budget.

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Sara Bongiorni explores family life without globalization.

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A former airline executive explains how to fly on the cheap.

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Developing a financial plan

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Take advantage of small banks' lower fees and current rock-bottom interest rates.

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The creator of Budget Savvy magazine gives a lesson on prioritizing.

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Author Liz Pulliam Weston explains how to do it

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Author Tim Kasser explains why materialism can make people miserable.

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A chief family officer explains how she cuts her bills.

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A new book argues that policies, not people, are to blame.

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Author explains his secret credit card strategies

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The Budgeting Babe shares her advice.

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A consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much, and how to stop.

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Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer, author of the Alpha Consumer blog, discusses saving.

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'Big Green Purse' author says skip bottled water and nail polish in an interview with Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer

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Judith Bowman talks about proper manners in the work placee in an interview with Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer.