Practical ways to keep more of your money
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Savings10 Free Things Your Local Library Offers
From ebooks and streaming to museum passes and tool lending, here are ten free services your local library card may unlock.
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Savings10 Grocery Habits That Quietly Cost You Money
Small, repeated shopping routines can push your grocery bill higher. Here are ten common habits to watch for and simple ways to change them.
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Insurance10 Things to Do Before Your Car Insurance Renews
A step-by-step checklist to review your coverage, update your details and compare quotes before your car insurance policy renews.
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Money10 Ways to Save on Your Next Car
Practical ways to lower what you pay for your next car, from financing and negotiating to insurance, add-ons and long-term ownership costs.
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Home6 Appliances Most Likely to Break, and What to Expect
Six home appliances that commonly need repair, the warning signs to watch for, and what to expect when it's time to call a technician.
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Insurance7 Car Insurance Discounts Drivers Often Don't Ask For
Seven car insurance discounts many drivers miss, from bundling and low mileage to safety features and group memberships, and how to ask.
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Home7 Home Repairs That Hit Homeowners Hardest, and How to Prepare
The costly home repairs that often catch owners off guard, the warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to prepare before they happen.
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Home7 Low-Cost Ways to Use Less Energy at Home
Seven simple, low-cost changes that can help you use less energy at home, from sealing drafts to rethinking your thermostat and water heater.
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Insurance7 Signs You're Overpaying for Car Insurance
Seven warning signs your car insurance premium may be higher than it needs to be, and what to check before your next renewal.
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Savings7 Smart Ways to Save on Holiday Shopping
Practical ways to plan holiday gifts, spot real deals, avoid hidden fees and keep the season joyful without a lingering credit card balance.
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Bills7 Subscriptions Most People Forget They're Paying For
Forgotten free trials, app store renewals and bill add-ons can quietly drain your account. Here's where to look and how to cancel them.
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Money8 Money Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
Eight practical financial tasks to handle before the year wraps up, from health benefits and retirement savings to insurance and taxes.
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Home8 Questions to Ask Before Going Solar
Before you sign a solar contract, ask these eight questions about your roof, your power use, financing, incentives and warranties.
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Savings8 Simple Ways to Build an Emergency Fund
Realistic steps to start and grow an emergency fund, even on a tight budget, from small first goals and automatic saving to refilling it after use.
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Home8 Things First-Time Homeowners Wish They'd Known
Lessons new homeowners often learn the hard way, from changing mortgage payments to maintenance, aging systems and planning for repairs.
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Bills8 Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill This Winter
Practical cold-weather steps that can help lower your electric bill, from sealing drafts to smarter thermostat and water heater settings.
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Savings8 Ways to Pay Less for Prescriptions
Practical ways to lower prescription costs, from generics and price comparisons to discount cards and assistance programs.
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Bills9 Bills You Can Lower With One Phone Call
Nine everyday bills where a short, polite phone call can uncover discounts, better plans or fees you no longer need to pay.
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Money9 Budgeting Mistakes That Keep People Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Common budgeting habits that quietly drain your money before payday, and practical ways to fix each one and build some breathing room.
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Money9 Ways Retirees Can Stretch a Monthly Budget
Practical ways retirees on a fixed income can lower everyday costs, from insurance and prescriptions to property taxes and community resources.
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Money7 Money-Saving Hacks Most Americans Overlook
Simple, practical moves that can lower your monthly bills without changing how you live.