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• How much does a financial adviser charge?

  Need investment help? There's a lot of expert advice out there. Here's what it'll cost. 

• Video: Car repair estimates on the Web

  Wondering if you really need that repair on your car? Cruise the Web to find the answer. 

• Car wrecked? You may not want it 'totaled'

  Was your car in Sandy? Here's why you may not want it classified as a complete loss. 

• Can't keep up with your hefty car loan payments?

  You want out of your car loan, but here's why it won't be easy to get clear title to your car. 

• Quiz: How do you avoid costly car repairs?

  Some car repairs are more important than others. Test your smarts on the fixes that can't wait. 

• 8 things you need to know about layaway

  Layaway can be a great option to avoid debt. But watch out for these snags during the holidays. 

• How Joel McHale of 'The Soup' stays grounded

  This star rarely splurges because he knows how fickle the Hollywood "Community" is. 

• Video: Pay less in investing fees

  Many investors tend to overemphasize returns and underemphasize investing fees. 

• 7 masterful tips for investing in art

  Before bidding at an art auction, know the difference between a Manet and a Monet. 

• Is it better to invest or repay house debt?

  There's a simple way to determine whether you're putting your money in the right place. 

• 7 uncommon ways to save for the holidays

  What lengths will you go to save on gifts? Here are some of the more novel schemes. 

• Sandy's crash course on hurricane deductibles

  Hurricanes can whip up steep home insurance deductibles. Superstorm Sandy may be different. 

• Video: Mortgage rates for Nov. 29, 2012

  The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage tied a record low. 

• 8 free smartphone apps for tech-savvy drivers

  Looking for cheap fuel or nearby parking? Use these free apps to find what you need. 

• 3 fee-laden checking accounts to avoid

  Many banks have boosted checking fees. Read the fine print when opening an account. 

• Do you make these 5 holiday spending mistakes?

  Put everything on credit cards? No! Avoid this and four other mistakes. 

• Millennials: Ready to start that nest egg?

  Young, single, employed? It's a great time to begin -- or boost -- your savings. Here's how. 

• 8 life stages of estate planning

  Planning your estate isn't a one-time deal. Here's what to do at various times in your life. 

• Video: Travel and credit cards

  Before traveling overseas, make sure you call your credit card company. 

• 10 destinations for a winter-break getaway

  Everyone goes to sunny South Florida for winter break. Be different, and try one of these spots. 

• 4 celebs too hot for Hollywood's insurance?

  LiLo may not win awards for "Liz and Dick," but she does make our list of "uninsurable" stars. 

• Buy back house in auction after bankruptcy?

  If you're lucky enough to be able to bid on your own home, know the rules about property taxes. 

• Stocks: Advice for the DIY millionaire investor

  Stock pickers: Changes to the tax code and other pitfalls could sink your investment. 

• How US automakers turned things around

  An expert from Cornell University says the U.S. auto industry is recovering. How did it happen? 

• Survey: Americans struggling to make ends meet

  Bankrate's latest survey shows that one-third of us are focusing just on keeping the bills paid.