Smart moves for tough times
YOUR FINANCES


YOUR HOME
YOUR FAMILY
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Advice from CR's experts
We've put together some of our best advice on getting through a recession with as little financial or other damage as possible.
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Money-saving tips from the experts

Car rental costs

Complaining successfully

Debit cards

eBay shopping tips

Haggling works

Finding lost money

Freecycling

Home insurance

Costly money mistakes

More miles per gallon

The sneakiest scams

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