Smart Buying

Get the Best, Spend Less

You can't go wrong with our picks, no matter how much you want to spend.

The Best Value Products and Services

We found affordable alternatives to 42 gold-standard items.

How to Save Big

Looking for ways to keep more cash? Here are more than 100.

Best Ways Consumers Can Protect Themselves

From lodging a complaint to avoiding scams, here's what you need to know.

10 Great Movie Rentals That Will Pay You Back

Here are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons

Curl Up With a Good E-Reader

Prices have come down, and the user experience has improved.

Save Money on Practically Everything, 2010

Save thousands with our easy tips to trim expenses on food, utilities, travel, entertainment, investing and more.

Save Money on Entertainment

Having fun doesn't mean you have to blow your budget.

Save Money on Food

How to satisfy your hunger without starving your wallet.

Save Money on Travel

Here are 16 ways to get away on a budget.

States Rolling Out Rebates for Appliances

Consumers can save money when the buy new, energy-efficient appliances to replace their old ones.

5 Sites That Help You Save Money

Lower your insurance rates, get service providers to compete for your business, find free stuff and more.

10 Free Ways to Show Your Love

These gifts from the heart are sure to impress your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Score Super Deals on Super Bowl Sunday

Save money on your football festivities -- or on game-day getaways.

Duffers Score Deals at the Club

Don’t be shy about asking for discounts and other perks.

Unlimited Talk and Text: $25

Combine a prepaid cell plan with a cheap phone for extra savings.

What You Need to Know About Big Box E-Tailers

Fewer hassles, more choices. But watch out for shipping charges that can offset your discounts.

Get a Diamond Deal Online

Bypass the glitzy jewelry shops. We name the best Web sites to get top quality at a good price and show you how to choose a stunning stone, even sight unseen.

Protect Your Valentine Diamond

Insuring your precious jewels should not be forgotten.

The Best Time to Buy an HDTV

Now might not be the best time to buy and HDTV.

Resources to Help You Check Out a Company

Here's how to learn about the reputation of a business before you sign on the dotted line.

Save Money by Shipping Your Luggage

You may spend less by using a shipping company -- rather than the airlines -- to get your bags to your destination.

Resolve to Save Money on Food

I confess that I eat out too much -- but I have a plan to change my money-wasting ways.

The Deals of January

Now is the time to find bargains on TVs, furniture and more.

4 Ways to Trim Your Spending

Our step-by-step money diet will fatten your wallet.

Great Deals on Loaded Laptops

Competition from netbooks is driving down prices.

Did the Antiques Dealer Pull a Fast One?

Learn the rules of selling your goods.

Turn Unwanted Gifts Into Cash

Get a head start on next year's holiday gift fund by selling stuff online.

Our Gift to You

For the holidays, here's a collection of some of our best money-saving advice.

No-Hassle Holiday Gift Returns

To ensure many happy returns, make sure you have a receipt, the package is unopened and you return the item promptly.

Help for the Last-Minute Shopper

There still is time to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Yelp Gives You the Inside Scoop

This site provides reviews of what's great in an area so you don't waste time and money going to places that aren't so great.

How to Find the Best Cheap Products

A Web site helps consumers find quality goods at affordable prices.

Putting Santa on a Budget

Here are six ways to keep holiday spending on your kids under control.

Another Chance at Holiday Deals

Avoid high shipping costs by shopping on Free Shipping Day.

2009 Best List: Green and Used Cars

Top choices from economy to luxury, hybrid or diesel.

2009 Best List: Tech & Gadget

Stay ahead of the tech curve with these gadets.

Bah, Humbug! Give Smarter This Year

Stop wasting cash on singing fish and ugly sweaters, says this scrooge economist.

Clunkers, Part II-and III and IV

Appliance and Electronics stores mimic the trade-in program.

A Gift Card That Gives Back

Here is a holiday gift idea that really pays it forward.

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