Got a gift card you didn't want or can't use? Don't worry, there are options -- from getting cash for gift cards to donating to charity.

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Yes, taxes are boring and unnecessarily convoluted. But understanding your taxes is an important way you can take charge of your finances.

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Crowdfunding might seem like a cheap way to invest in innovative ideas, but it comes with plenty of risk -- like one recent watch project that flopped.

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A whopping 79% of Millennials say student debt is a problem. But is it because of rising college tuition, less aid, or student choices?

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Find out which cities 20- and 30-somethings are moving to -- and why.

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Google CEO Eric Schmidt probably didn't intend to make the iOS-to-Android switch seem onerous, but there are just enough steps to seem like a chore.

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With these handy tips for Cyber Monday 2013, you'll have your shopping done fast -- and cheaply. Read on for how to get the best Cyber Monday deals.

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Despite what you may think, being jobless and debt-ridden is actually not that glamorous. Follow these 5 steps for a secure financial future.

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Netflix has been running past its all-time high for about a month now. How long can it keep going?

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Netflix is growing steadily, but the high cost of doing business could leave it vulnerable. Here are the pros and cons on NFLX stock.

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Pet stocks have been on a wild run this year, with some biotechs at least doubling in value. Here are the five hottest players in the space so far in 2013.

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If you're a small-league investor, you'd do well to avoid tangling with the heavyweights. Find out why.

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According to the new SEC crowdfunding rule, now startups can raise funds online from investors of any income level.

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Unfortunately for Millennials, outsized student loan debt could push back retirement by more than 10 years.

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Stratasys subsidiary Makerbot is partnering with blue-chip advertiser Droga5 to popularize 3D printing among novice users.

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Wedbush Securities analysts maintained an "underperform" rating on Netflix stock, but raised their NFLX price target 75%.

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NFLX has seen several upgrades in recent weeks, but Hudson Square Research has downgraded the stock a few days before the Netflix earnings report.

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A Dougherty analyst upgraded Stratasys stock from "neutral" to "buy," citing the recent acquisitions of Makerbot and Objet as sources of growth for SSYS.

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Warren Buffett says you should "invest in what you know." But what should you do when researching a familiar company reveals more questions than answers?

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Makerbot's newly-released desktop 3D scanner means you don't need to know how to program to create 3D blueprints -- and it gives SSYS a leg up over DDD.

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From cars to power tools, it's easier than ever before to rent items with online services. Here are five that are becoming increasingly popular.

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NFLX stock has been on a tear all year -- and CFO David Wells seeks additional growth with an "open invitation" to cable companies to partner with Netflix.

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Netflix (NFLX) CFO David Wells says HBO should look into a subscription pricing model.

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If you spend less than you earn, why would you need credit cards? Here's a look at the long-term benefits of picking up some plastic.

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Soon, there will be no need to unplug, ever. And that's great news for airlines that make a lot of money from in-flight Wi-Fi.

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Can you become a venture capitalist with just a couple bucks? Recent changes to the JOBS Act seem to point in that direction.

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Lowering healthcare costs is a huge theme as the insurance exchanges are about to open, and these 3 companies have taken innovation into their own hands.

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August saw huge emerging market ETF outflows. But following the crowd here could mean you're losing out on long-term growth -- even if it is high-risk.

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While research shows most cat owners find their pets as strays or receive them as gifts, some people pay a lot for the most expensive cats in the world.

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Is it best to save up and buy a bunch of shares at once? Or buy a little each month? We dig into the numbers here.

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Disney Infinity connects real-life toys to an open-ended video game in another step toward connecting physical objects to the online world.

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Makerbot's new handheld 3D scanner looks like it'll be another big step in making 3D printing technology more accessible to everyday people.

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The vice president of equity research at Rafferty Capital ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½s commented that bitcoins could be a good speculative play ... if the price comes way down.

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'Selfie'-takers annoy all on Facebook -- except advertisers, since these users unwittingly provide useful data.

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Day trading is much harder than hucksters would have you believe, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't learn some of the baby steps to get there.

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PragCap is skeptical of this "smart-money" ETF that invests based on hedge funds' 13F filings, and you should be too.

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As you start investing, one of the first things to decide is a long-term strategy. Here's how to get started with growth, value or a combination of the two.

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Don't get turned off by the title -- this century-old trading primer has great advice for speculators and long-term investors alike.

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