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With election day just a few weeks away, it's important to look at both candidates and their platforms. LearnVest takes a look at where Obama and Romney stand on financial issues.

With the third presidential debate on tap for tonight, we wanted to help you sort out the truth from the hype. No value judgments, no punditry. Just the facts, laid out for you to make your own decisions.

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That's the aim of our story today, where we tackle 19 financial and economic issues that affect your wallet, and where each presidential candidate has said he stands on them, in his own words. Each quote is also linked to the original source so you can see it in context.

Consider it your chance to get better acquainted with Barack and Mitt—and to go into tonight knowing as much as you can about the facts, especially once all the wonderful Tumblrs, tweets, Facebook posts and talking-head analysis start pouring in.

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This week's final debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney before the Nov. 6 election was focused on foreign policy, which a majority of Americans may not think is as relatable as social or national economic issues. But as with "Big Bird" from the first presidential debate and "binders full of women" from the second, the final debate had a viral zinger (and possible Halloween costume) of its own: "horses and bayonets."

In response to Romney's comments about the navy, Obama said, "You mention the navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military has changed." In mere minutes, the hashtag #horsesandbayonets was trending on Twitter, with celebrities also chiming in on the popular phrase and other issues from the debate. We've rounded up some of the funniest tweets from famous men and women (and Sesame Street characters) about the final presidential debate — check them out now!

Third time's a charm, as presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney square off tonight for a final time before the Nov. 6 election, at the town hall debate in Boca Raton, FL. And just like at the past two debates, their loyal wives, Michelle Obama and Ann Romney, are there in the audience supporting their fellas. The president even gave Michelle a shout out during tonight's faceoff when he mentioned her efforts to put veterans back to work. While Ann and Michelle went for bright pink at last week's debate (and solid-colored skirt suits at the first debate), tonight they both looked Fall wonderful in darker shades. The first lady wore a gray dress with black lace overlay, while Ann went for a forest-green and floral frock. Both ladies were all smiles as they greeted fellow debate-watchers before taking their seats. See the supportive wives at the third and last presidential debate now!

The job of running for president is no easy task, so what's the secret to Obama's and Romney's long days on the campaign trail? Food! After a little digging, it is clear that the 2012 presidential candidates love a good meal. From Obama's favorites like a warm bowl of chili and sweet pumpkin pie to Romney's love for anything and everything peanut butter, there is no lack of appetite in the 2012 election!