Blog Posts by Farnoosh Torabi, Yahoo! Finance

According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, to "afford" something means that you are able to "bear the cost." But, let's say you earn $50,000 a year. Can you afford, say, a $1,500 flat screen TV or a $3,000 watch? Read the article here.

Staying healthy and saving money need not be mutually exclusive. I recently went on a grocery ride with Cooking Light Contributing Editor and host of Yahoo's Blue Ribbon Hunter Allison Fishman for her expert advice on how to make the best choices at the grocery store, while sticking to a frugal budget. Follow these tips and save up to 50% on certain items. Check it out:

Oils

In the condiment aisle, seek healthy fats. You hear so much about olive oil but here's one of Fishman's secret: Canola oil offers all the same amazing heart-healthy benefits. It has the lowest saturated fat, but it's at least four times cheaper than olive oil.

Produce

"The healthiest food choices are typically on the perimeter of the store so make produce your very first stop for healthy foods," says Fishman. The first big way to save in this category is to stick with seasonal produce. In the winter, that includes leafy greens, celery, parsnips and potatoes. Stick with these in-season goodies and

We visit with Kay and Robert Balbi, a couple who unexpectedly went from $100K to $35K and are happier than ever. Read the article here.

The expression, "finding your passion," seems easier said than done, but many have made that discovery by simply testing their aptitudes or natural, inherited abilities. Read the article here.

Electronics

The International Consumer Electronics show, the world's largest consumer technology trade show, falls in January. Here, manufacturers introduce their newest products from flat screen TVs to mobile phones and cameras. With new tech products soon to flood the marketplace, retailers will discount older models and place them on super clearance in January, especially if holiday sales were disappointing. "You'll find many high-end models at lower prices than you saw even on Black Friday," notes Dan de Grandpre, Editor-in-Chief of DealNews.com. TVs, specifically, often see attractive pricing this month, as the Super Bowl draws near. "In January,

If you're in the market for a new loan, you'll have to come face-to-face with your credit score. Farnoosh is here to help debunk some myths about this mysterious number. Read the article here.

We visit with Brittney Vinson, a Dallas mother who's living well on under $40,000 per yer. Read Brittney's story here.