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Open a big box of cereal and it's all air. The same goes for lots of products. We ask how come.
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Everyday drugstore items for women often cost more than the same products for men. Tod Marks, who writes our Tightwad Tod
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In the first year, cat owners spend about $1,000. Dog owners spend even more. Here are tips to help you save money without
skimping on your pets.
Retailers are tightening the rules. Check before you buy to avoid hassles later.
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Take control of your credit cards
Take the offensive against rate hikes, surprise fees, and other abusive practices. We offer three strategies, depending on how you handle your plastic.
Move to online banking
Secure, robust, and convenient, banking online makes too much sense to ignore.
Cut insurance costs
Eight ways to trim premiums on your auto, home, and life policies that won't compromise coverage.
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How to adjust your savings strategy to recoup losses and deal with employer cutbacks. Answers to your most pressing questions.
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