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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'

Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
6 stories about life with your adult children

In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
'MOMumental': 5 stories about raising children

Author Jennifer Grant advises and confesses in her new book – here are five of her anecdotes.
Top 5 ways to save on your summer vacation

If you're pining for a summer vacation but worried about costs, consider how Wayne and Pat Dunlap of Del Mar, Calif., managed to tour 51 countries over two years, marvel at the Egyptian pyramids, scale a New Zealand glacier, and visit Laotian Buddhist monks all for less than $100 a day. "We often stayed at guesthouses and hostels, ate at local family restaurants, took public transportation, and in some cases, traveled on cruise ships offering reduced rates," says Mr. Dunlap, author of the travel book "Plan Your Escape." This year amid price worries and higher summer airfares, especially to Europe such ingenuity could prove essential. Here are five cost-cutting strategies that can help:
10 best Facebook apps and games

Because there's a seemingly endless catalog of Facebook apps to choose from, here's a list of the few that are actually worth trying. From classics such as Words with Friends to fresh upstarts like Pinterest, these are the best, most entertaining, and most intriguing Facebook apps out there.

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Prince William: 8 stories from the new book 'The Man Who Will Be King'

Writer Penny Junor explores the man second in line to the throne in her new book "The Man Who Will Be King."
6 stories about life with your adult children

In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
Saving Money
20 ways to save on your summer vacation

Your summer vacation doesn't have to break the bank.  By being flexible in your travel plans, checking multiple sites for deals, and dining out less, you can save a bundle on your getaway.
'MOMumental': 5 stories about raising children

Author Jennifer Grant advises and confesses in her new book – here are five of her anecdotes.
Top 5 ways to save on your summer vacation

If you're pining for a summer vacation but worried about costs, consider how Wayne and Pat Dunlap of Del Mar, Calif., managed to tour 51 countries over two years, marvel at the Egyptian pyramids, scale a New Zealand glacier, and visit Laotian Buddhist monks all for less than $100 a day. "We often stayed at guesthouses and hostels, ate at local family restaurants, took public transportation, and in some cases, traveled on cruise ships offering reduced rates," says Mr. Dunlap, author of the travel book "Plan Your Escape." This year amid price worries and higher summer airfares, especially to Europe such ingenuity could prove essential. Here are five cost-cutting strategies that can help:
Looking for bears? There's an app for that

New cell phone apps can help tourists find a bison, wolf or grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. But rangers are afraid this could increase the danger for both the sight-seeing families, and the wildlife themselves.
The Simple Dollar
Six tips for a money-smart road trip

Being rigid in planning a route but flexible in schedule and housing are ways to ensure you get the most bang for your buck on the open road.
Chapter & Verse
Greg Mortenson must pay $1 million to charity

A Montana Attorney General’s office investigation found significant mismanagement of funds by 'Three Cups of Tea' author Greg Mortenson.
Obama, Congress, traders? Public unsure who to blame for high gas prices.

From all corners of the country, Americans are irritated these days by record-high fuel prices that have soared above $4 a gallon in some states and could top $5 by summer.
10 best Facebook apps and games

Because there's a seemingly endless catalog of Facebook apps to choose from, here's a list of the few that are actually worth trying. From classics such as Words with Friends to fresh upstarts like Pinterest, these are the best, most entertaining, and most intriguing Facebook apps out there.
Top 10 cities where house prices are rising

House prices continue to fall nationwide, but here and there they’ve begun to turn up as Americans return to the housing market. Which 10 metropolitan areas have seen the biggest increase in the past year? The winners, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), include a state capital, a furniture-making center, and a resort that was once America’s foreclosure capital. Can you guess who they are?
The Simple Dollar
Which is more important: Your dream house or a Disney trip?

When making big spending decisions, make sure not to sacrifice big dreams for small indulgences.
As gas prices soar, Californians test life above the $4-a-gallon mark

Gas prices that have already surged beyond $4 a gallon are forcing California consumers and business-owners to cut back and try to make do with less.
Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.

Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
Horizons
Search Plus Your World: Google's new social push

Google will begin incorporating Google+ results into its search algorithm. They call it: Search Plus Your World.
7 of the best young adult novels of 2011

Here are seven of my favorite young adult novels of 2011.
Forest fire cuts across Chilean Patagonia

The fire has already burned 32 square miles of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, says President Sebastian Pinera.
After Christmas sales: Your guide to snagging them, online or in person

After Christmas sales offer bargains both online and in-store. Here's a guide to finding them, as well as rules for using gift cards and making returns.
The Simple Dollar
Tips for planning a cheap group vacation

Traveling with people who have a similar financial mindset, camping, and choosing attractions within close driving distance are all good ways to save on a group vacation
The Vote
Mitt Romney: The wrong guy to throw stones at Obama's vacation plans?

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney blasted President Obama for a planned 17-day vacation in Hawaii. Congress has yet to pass Mr. Obama's proposed extension of a payroll-tax cut.
5 great gift book ideas: something for everyone

From art history to the stars of sports, here are five gift books with wide appeal.
5 great books about friendship for tween readers

Five good books about making friends
Home foreclosed? Top 5 ways to survive.

If you have found yourself in foreclosure – or having to sell your home without making a dime – it probably seems like the end of the world, or at least your life. But here’s a word of advice: Snap out of it! As two homeowners who have had their homes foreclosed, we not only survived, we’ve flourished. And so can you. Here's how:
In Cleveland burbs, Lone Ranger takes on public schools

And fails. A few years ago I became an accidental education reformer, and learned that my Lone Ranger approach to change doesn't work so well. Inertia besets schools, but also individual parents. It takes a community to reform schools.
Top 5 ways to save on a honeymoon destination

So you’re about to tie the knot. Let me offer my congratulations! I do worry, though, about your bank account. Getting married is one of the costliest decisions of your life (financially, I mean). I remember the after-effects of our wedding on our finances … shock sums it up nicely. I don’t mean the wedding, which itself can cost a small fortune (an average $18,000, says the website Wedding Report). I mean the honeymoon. As someone who has researched honeymoon destinations and watched others decide their post-nuptials in exciting and different ways, I’ve compiled money-saving hints to keep you from incurring too much debt. Here are my Top 5 money-saving tips for a honeymoon destination: