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Money101 answers a reader's questions about how to get wrong info fixed and boost a credit score.

Donate your unused gift cards to charity. Recycle your winter wear. New luggage made of recycled plastic is the way to go. And pool sharks can play to win big.

Skip the cold weather and check out some hot travel deals. Amazon's got more albums for $5. Want designer clothes for cheap? Try labellush. Have an elf help you this holiday. And don't forget to get your Group On.

You don't have to have lots of money to make the world a better place.

Let this be the year you make your dreams come true.

Some parents think their kids are perfect angels, but here's what you need to know about how much to pay the babysitter.

Thanks to the lack of action from lawmakers, individuals who die and leave assets behind have no idea how what, if any, estate tax their kids and grandkids will have to pay. 

A new Web site will have you moving to the music. Find THE gift for the hard-to-shop-for. Put away your plastic in favor of cash. Get in the holiday spirit with free tunes. And be the first to know about a new sale.

Plug in with Google and stay connected this season. Clean house with Alice and see Zac at Target. Atari makes a comeback, but don't forget to walk Fido.

Invest easily with ING. Amazon offers free music with purchase, and Barnes and Noble is, too. Bid on a $1 NYC home. And find great travel deals at Orbitz.com.

Before investing with a particular company, do some specific research. Look at the one, three, five and ten year return rates to get a clear picture of the fund’s overall performance over time. Also, look at the fees and required minimum investment. Some funds require a minimum investment of $1000 or more.

A wine database has a new iPhone app. More Beatles: Rock Band for music lovers. Custom jewelry now online for the holidays. And get in on free shipping while you still can.

Seeking out companies that align with your political stance isn't always the way to go.

Holiday shopping doesn't have to leave you with a headache. Don't make these mistakes.

Generation Y is facing a bleak jobs market as they try to learn how to manage their personal finances.

A look at some gifts meant to foster peace, education and personal growth.

Three-term California Senator Barbara Boxer debated Republican opponent Carly Fiorina last night.

With the unemployment rate remaining high, it’s no secret that America needs help creating jobs.