Memorial Day is part of a long-weekend holiday created to celebrate the men and women who died serving in the United States military. Somehow, it has morphed into an unofficial celebration of summer - complete with cookouts, pool openings, and amazing sales to help us start our summer off under budget. This is a great weekend for bargain hunters no matter what you're shopping for. You'll find plenty of yard sales, blowouts, knock-down discounts, and Memorial Day sales to satisfy the deal chaser in you. Click through for 7 snag-worthy items to help you save big! -By Heather Sokol

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moneyOwning a home has long been part of the American Dream. For many, that dream means sacrificing for up to 30 years to ensure the mortgage payment is made on time each and every month. Many financial experts highly recommend paying off a mortgage loan before planning to retire to keep monthly living costs as low as possible.

Here are 5 tips for alleviating mortgage debts earlier:

1. Set Up Automatic Payments

If your lender allows it, you can set up your mortgage payments to coincide with your payroll dates. Many lenders will let you pay weekly or bi-weekly based on when you get your check. The good part of this method is there are some weeks where you are paid three times in a month which would mean extra payments are going towards your loan.

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2. Send a Little Extra

When you make your monthly loan payment, write the check out for more than what is required. For example, if your loan note is $735

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By Caroline Howard, Forbes Staff

For our 10th annual Forbes Power Women list, our mission is to redefine power. We've selected 100 women go beyond the traditional classifications of the power elite (political and economic might). They are actually shifting our very idea of clout and authority and transforming the world and in exhilarating and novel ways. This annual snapshot of the 100 women with impact are top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter. In roughly equal measure you'll find next gen entrepreneurs, technologists and philanthropists -all ranked by dollars, media momentum and impact (see full methodology here).

This year the list features eight heads of state -- including our No. 1 for the eighth time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- who run nations with a combined GDP of $9.9 trillion. The 24 corporate CEOs control $893 billion in revenues and of 16% of the women here have founded their own companies, including two new billionaires to the Read More »from The World's Most Powerful Women 2013

Before you book your summer vacation, check out what these hotels with the best kids' clubs have to offer. While you are relaxing on the beach, the kids can take surf or snorkeling lessons in the water. These top-rated kids' clubs are filled with fun and educational activities for children of all ages. All are safe and guaranteed to show you kids an amazingly fun time, whether in the sun, indoors, or whatever venue you choose. You are both sure to have a vacation to remember. Click through for 7 of the best hotel kids' clubs in the world! -By Jamie Morrison Curtis

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) Don't charm your way into whatever it is you want today. Curb your own self-interest for a change and think of the other person. You need to do more with your money and abilities than simply indulge yourself. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Romantic Compatibility Reading for two

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You are going to SCREAM if you have to face your regular routine for even one more day! Or are you? You come up with an interesting new twist on something very, very old today and it makes all the difference in the world. If you could bottle it, you'd be rich. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Karmic Love Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Take what you want, but eat what you take. If that wasn't your parents' dinnertime mantra growing up, then you need to adopt it now. Finish what you start, Gemini,

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scandalousDid you or have you been paying attention to the scandals that have plagued the White House and Washington? Do you care? Well, here's the skinny on each 'scandal,' and I'll leave it up to you to decide what to think and how much brain space you'd like for it take up.

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The IRS

I have strong opinions about this one based on the Citizens United case which opened the door for 501(c)( 4) organizations to allow for endless amounts of money into the political process because corporations are people, too. The IRS was caught targeting organizations who apply for 501(c)(4) status based on the political leanings of the organization. The IRS decided by filtering organizations that used the words "tea party" or "patriot". The White House claims that they had no knowledge of this practice considering that it was occurring during the 2012 election cycle. The acting IRS Commissioner, Steve Miller, resigned last Wednesday but was fortunate enough to

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America Ferrera graduated last week from USC, ten years after she started going for her BA in international relations. The Ugly Betty star understandably got a little side-tracked by her TV and film career, but she was thrilled to be crossing the finish line. Let's face it, many actors who become successful when they're young don't even finish high school, let alone college. But there are a few who've wanted to experience life as a co-ed -- you know, beer in plastic red cups, the freshman 15 -- at least for a little while. Here's a look at 7 celebrities who've sampled the undergrad existence with different degrees of commitment. --By Sarah Bernard

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) You could meet a snake charmer today and be taken for all you're worth, or find a way to enjoy the show while keeping a firm grip on your wallet. The choice is yours, now that you've been warned. Consider everyone a potential snake oil salesman, Aries! Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Romantic Compatibility Reading for two

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) It's a good day to spend money on yourself for a change -- unless that's your MO, in which case it's a good day to spend it on someone else! Whatever your usual habits with money may be, today you need to turn things upside down. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Career Strengths Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Inspiration may strike today -- just when you are nowhere to be found! Make sure that's not the way the day plays out, Gemini. Go where your gut

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