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Thu May 13, 4:51 PM EDT

7 Restaurant Menu Tricks
The restaurant you're at has probably formatted its menu to make you hungry for the most expensive meals. WalletPop.com reveals 7 menu tricks.

10 States with Worst Gas Prices
Higher gas prices are en route. See the 10 states that are predicted to get hit the hardest in the months to come.

10 Sneaky Department Store Tricks
The soda machines near the check-out counter are no coincidence. And that little black dress modeled with a little black jacket and a lot of little accessories isn't exactly an accident either.

A Closer Look at Snack Foods
Americans love their salty treats. In fact, they love snack foods so much that they consumed an estimated 30.4 million pounds of it in a single day in 2009. Here’s a closer look at the companies behind your favorite guilty pleasures.

A Trillion Dollars and Taxes
A trillion dollars taxes the mind and the taxpayer. Did you know that $1.35 trillion could pay for 40,000 players like Alex Rodriguez, baseball’s richest man? What else is worth a trillion dollars?

10 Ways to Save on Clothes
Are you going shopping today? Be sure to look for sweaters in April and t-shirts in November. That’s just one of 10 ways you can save money when shopping for clothes.

Evolution of Entertainment Technology
Every year, technology gets more advanced. Do you remember when everyone just had to buy a Sony Walkman, or when the Wii made its great debut? Here’s a look at entertainment technology through the years.

Children = Cash at Tax Time
Have you adopted a child? Do you depend on child care for your kids? Parents can benefit from several different credits during tax time this year. View our slideshow to find out if you're eligible.

10 Little-Known Secrets About the IRS
Think you know the IRS? Think again. There's a little more to the Internal Revenue Service than what meets the eye. We've uncovered ten facts you probably never knew before.

10 Things You Shouldn't Buy in 2010
Are you looking for the latest and greatest products? Don't leave for your next shopping trip without our advice. You can save your money with our list of 10 things you really don't need ... at least not this year.

Top 10 Cities for Employment in 2010
In today's economy, steady employment is hard to find, but some job markets are surviving, and have even started to see employment growth. Here's a look at America's top 10 hot spots for jobs in 2010.