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How to Make Money Off Your Friends

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:40:38 GMT

Companies will offer big savings to customers willing to be pitchmen on Facebook and Twitter. Kelli Grant reports on digits. Photo: Facebook.

Recycling Options for Old Phones and Computers

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:10:00 GMT

Phones, televisions, computers and other electronic devices can become obsolete fast. WSJ's Katherine Boehret profiled eight companies to see how they're going about recycling their old items.

App for Homebuyers Gives Details Through Photos

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT

A new iPhone app called HomeSnap can tell you the estimated value of any home just by pointing the phone at it and taking a picture. It even gives you the ratings of local schools or info on similar homes for sale. WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives it a try.

Pampering Makes a Comeback

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:14:42 GMT

If American consumers seem to be carrying less stress in their shoulders, it could be because spending is growing faster at spas than stores. Quentin Fottrell has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

The Textbook of the Future May Be a Mac or PC

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:57:05 GMT

With its $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble's Nook, Microsoft is poised to face off with Apple once more -- this time in the relatively untapped market for college textbooks. SmartMoney's AnnaMaria Andriotis has details on Lunch Break.

Banks' Secret Student-Loan Weapon

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:47:16 GMT

SmartMoney's AnnaMaria Andriotis looks at the battle over student loans and why banks have taken steps to make sure that a proposal in Congress to forgive some loans won't work. Plus, can private student loans undercut federal rates? Photo: Getty Images.

Wealth: Why Advisers Shouldn't Go Independent

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:48:38 GMT

Going independent isn't right for every adviser. Plus, how to claim a parent as a tax deduction. And, a look at wireless infrastructure stocks. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports.

The Best Credit Cards of 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:48:21 GMT

Credit-card issuers continue to sweeten their deals in an effort to lure new customers. But which ones are worth swiping? AnnaMaria Andriotis explains on Lunch Break.

What Seafood Restaurants Won't Tell You

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:45:28 GMT

Anna Prior on Lunch Break looks at some things your seafood restaurant may not be telling you, some of which may surprise you. Photo: AP.

Arends: I Hate Tax Day

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:44:48 GMT

SmartMoney.com columnist Brett Arends hates a lot of things about Tax Day (which, by the way, is Tuesday, April 17). He checks in on Mean Street to discuss a few of his pet peeves. Photo: Bloomberg.