It’s a Deal: 40% off CVS Brand Products

Now through February 9, all CVS brand products are discounted by 40% for orders placed at CVS.com. Free shipping is available for orders totaling over $49 (not including prescriptions).

The Recession’s Big Impact on Marriage and … College Student Drinking Habits?

Seeing as money is often cited as a prime reason couples break up, it’s no surprise that the economic downturn has had a big impact—sometimes positive, often negative—on many marriages. The tough economy may also be causing the nation’s college students to hit the bottle less too.

16 Money-Saving Coupons, Sales, and Freebies for Valentine’s Day

“Honey, you wouldn’t believe how cheap your gift was!” That’s not the most romantic thing to hear on Valentine’s Day. But no one needs to know how much (or how little) you spent.

Get Schooled in Strategic Mortgage Default

Brent White, the University of Arizona law professor who is a leading proponent of strategic default—i.e., walking away from a mortgage when it’s in your financial interest—is leading an online seminar for underwater homeowners next week, after a similar seminar recently sold out.

The Secret to Saving $80K on College Tuition

The trick, which is probably much easier than getting a scholarship, is convincing someone to marry you.

It’s a Deal: 30% Off at Old Navy

Today only, use the coupon code ONBIG30 to get 30% off men’s and women’s items at Old Navy. The discount is valid for in-store or online purchases on Monday, February 7, only.

Cheapskate Wisdom … About What to Expect in Divorce Proceedings

“Half. You get half of the assets accumulated during marriage … I just saved you $400 in attorney’s fees.”

Disney’s Marketing Now Starts in the Delivery Room

Apparently, it’s never too early to get your child into the consumer mindset.

It’s a Great Time to Buy a TV. Unless, of Course, You Don’t Need a TV

The week before the Super Bowl is always an intriguing time for television sales, when retailers offer big discounts to entice consumers into upgrading for the big game. So should you buy?

119 Money Tips: How to Avoid Investment Scams, Fake Consumer Reviews, Supermarket Rip-offs, Horribly Lame Valentine’s Gifts, and More

Also: the best-ever personal finance books, and tips for saving on everything from weddings to the latest gadgets.

Shout Out: ‘Learning to Walk: Fear, Shame, and Your Underwater Mortgage’

If you’ve been following the underwater mortgage epidemic and the related debate concerning to default or not to default, here’s an epic must-read that’s nearly 5,000 words long—and that has attracted well over 3,000 reader comments.