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  • daycare
  • Having kids costs money -- $200,000 from birth to 18 years of age to be more specific -- but you could save nearly $10,000 and a lot of emotional well-being by having one parent stay home. 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney explains.
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michael finney, kids, parenting, 7live, michael finney
  • A customer swipes a MasterCard debit card through a machine while checking-out at a shop in Seattle.
  • Debit cards may look identical to credit cards, but there's a big difference with your security. There is no intermediary to spot, decline or quickly reimburse fraudulent charges. Plus, where you use your debit card is key to keeping your checking account information free from thieves.
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money, credit, scams, 7live, michael finney
  • gas prices
  • There are lots of end of the year sales still going strong, but big price hikes are on the horizon for 2012.
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shopping, economy, 7live, michael finney
  • finney last minute
  • Keeping with the holiday spirit, 7Live is committed to helping you procrastinators find the perfect gift for that special someone up to the moment the clock strikes midnight Christmas Day.
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holidays, christmas, shopping, 7live, michael finney
  • finney best buy
  • Not the best laid plan for Best Buy this holiday. America's largest specialty electronics retailer beefed up its online presence for Black Friday shopping last month, but now it can't deliver. Some customers are calling Best Buy the Grinch.
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holidays, shopping, 7live, michael finney
  • gift cards
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney tell us about the possible drawbacks to the seemingly perfect gift, gift cards.
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michael finney, christmas, holidays, shopping, 7live, michael finney
  • There's less than two weeks left to finish your holiday shopping! If you're feeling uninspired, 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has some fun ideas for you.
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michael finney, holidays, shopping, 7live, michael finney
  • April Anderson cyber Monday
  • Michael Finney sits down with Google's April Anderson to see what Google Trends reveals about holiday shoppers this year.
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interviews, deals, google, shopping, mobile phones, apps, 7live, michael finney
  • finney
  • It's a holiday of giving thanks, and maybe we should all start with apps that make Thanksgiving week easier!
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apps, holidays, thanksgiving, games, tablets, iphone, android, smartphones, 7live, michael finney
  • home heating
  • Michael Finney explains what can you do to keep warm this winter while keeping heating costs down.
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michael finney, money, weather, 7live, michael finney
  • finney appliances
  • Now is the best time to buy a new refrigerator or washer and dryer set, but is it more cost-effective to get your old appliances working in tip-top shape?
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michael finney, 7live, michael finney
  • finney black friday
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney's got a preview of what to expect on the busiest shopping day of the year!
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michael finney, shopping, money, holidays, deals, 7live, michael finney
  • finney Halloween candy
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has a handful of seasonal consumer advice for you. We call this segment "Michael Finney Unplugged!"
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michael finney, deals, holidays, 7live, michael finney
  • obama
  • President Obama announced new help for homeowners this week and there's been a lot of both praise and confusion.
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money, barack obama, real estate, politics, michael finney, 7live, michael finney
  • outlets
  • Where do you think shoppers get more savings and value, retail stores or outlet stores? Michael Finney has the goods on which is better.
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question of the day, shopping, deals, money, voicebox, 7live, michael finney
  • Steve Jobs book
  • CNET Apple reporter Josh Lowensohn joins 7Live with thoughts on how Steve Jobs' biography could affect the tech world.
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interviews, books, apple, steve jobs, silicon valley, tech, 7live, michael finney
  • finney quake
  • 'No one has quake insurance!'
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michael finney, money, quake, 7live, michael finney
  • cell phone
  • People spend a big chunk of change on cell phones and wireless services. Michael Finney help us sift through all the cellular clutter.
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michael finney, cell phones, iphone, smartphones, money, mobile phones, 7live, michael finney
  • finney fees
  • More and more banks plan to cash in on debit fees. Michael Finney explains why they're doing this and what consumers can do about it.
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money, michael finney, interviews, 7live, michael finney
  • finney
  • Michael Finney joins 7Live to talk about a variety of hot consumer topics.
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michael finney, money, education, economy, 7live, michael finney
  • finney online shopping
  • The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us, and more and more of us are turning to the Internet for our purchases. Online shopping is nice -- no parking hassle, no crowded malls. But there are five things you should know before you point, click and ship.
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internet, shopping, holidays, michael finney, 7live, michael finney