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Thinking of making a New Year's resolution to save money in 2009?

Help may be just a click away. Dozens of Web sites offer assistance with savings, from financial advice to comparison-shopping and discount coupons. Plus, e-mail alerts can keep you posted on bargains or remind you when library books are due.

Features galore are included in Apple's new 2.2 software update for the iPhone, which became available a day earlier than expected. Apple released the new software one day before Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion's BlackBerry Storm hit store shelves, but analysts say it was just a coincidence.

One of the major features of Apple's iPhone update includes the ability to download the millions of free podcasts available on the iTunes Store over both a Wi-Fi connection and a cellular network connection, according to Apple.