What's worse than wasting money? Spending it on things that you think make you look good, but really make you look silly.

Want to pay $5 for a bookshelf, $1 for baby clothes, or 10 cents for a wine glass? Garage sales are full of great deals – if you know how to shop 'em.

Dread calling your wireless provider's customer service department? You're not alone. Next time, use these tips and things will go better.

Buying in bulk is cheaper on most things, but you can save even more if you follow these tips about what to do – and not do.

Going green doesn't have to mean going broke. Here are eight sites that sell eco-friendly household products cheap.

The Apple iPad isn't the only tablet on the market. In fact, you can find an Android tablet with similar specs and a much lower price.

What's your hourly rate for frugal activities? Compare the money saved as payment for time invested, and you'll get an entirely new perspective on frugality.

What if you could buy expensive designer clothing for pennies on the dollar? You can.

If you're like me and have a T-Mobile smartphone with the awesome Flex Pay plan – well, the good ol' days are going away. Here's what else you can do.

Just in time for your New Year's resolutions, here are some diet-plan comparisons for you to choose from...

Want to spend less? One way might be to trade in your credit card for a debit card.

Still have a few gifts left to buy? Perhaps most of them? Use these tips to avoid paying retail on last-minute holiday purchases.

Give a more personalized and meaningful gift this year by making it yourself – and still saving money.

If you plan to buy gift bags, wrapping paper, boxes, or bows this holiday season, you're wasting your money. You can impress for much less – just by listening to what my mom says.

It seems there's one thing Democratic and Republican senators might agree on these days: forcing out-of-state companies to collect sales tax for online purchases. A bill has been proposed, but until it passes, here's what you can do now to pocket the cash that might otherwise go to the taxman.

The biggest holiday bargains this season may be pieces of plastic. Check out these savings of up to 20 percent.

I don't have an iPhone, and I'm proud of that fact. Like many folks, I have an Android phone. If you want to avoid the hype and save some money on a great smartphone, here's how to do it.

You want your holidays to be memorable, but not for the wrong reasons. Shopping for that special woman? Here are the top five gifts to avoid and five more you should consider instead.

Finding the perfect gift for a guy isn't easy, we know. But don't beat your head against the wall or make a wild guess – try these. And if all else fails, just ask.

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Do you check your smartphone before grocery shopping? Are you tracking what you spend at the grocery store? If not, you're probably wasting money every week.

Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.

Black Friday is only hours away. Are you really ready to shop and save?

The shopping season has begun – already feeling short on cash? Here are some cheap toys retailers say are popular this year.

Consumer Reports compared three big-name websites to find out which one sells the cheapest groceries. Guess who won...

Freecycling can be a great way to cash in on all kinds of free stuff, but even freebies have their downsides. Here are the pros and cons of freecycling plus everything you need to know to get started.

What if you could score big deals on Thanksgiving weekend without driving to the store and waiting in line for hours? Here are three tips to do just that on Cyber Monday.

If you're one of the millions clamoring for deals this year, here are some tips to make your shopping day easier and more profitable, along with some of the best deals you'll find at each store.

The Internet has made it possible to prepare for Black Friday beforehand. So, to ensure – right now – that you get the best deals at the best prices on Nov. 25, just follow these three steps from the mob-free comfort of your own home.

Even during the holidays, layaway isn't always worth it. Sometimes you're better off paying with your credit card. But if you're considering layaway, here's how to do your homework first so you get the best value for your money.

With less than two weeks until the biggest shopping day of the year, how's your gift list looking? If you need ideas for presents and tips to save some money, we have lots.

If you don't want to pay to ship a return back, or if you don't want to stick a loved one with an unwanted gift, you have to read store return policies. Here's how to break them down – plus a list of return policies from some popular stores.

Ever wish you could easily turn your bright idea into a marketable invention? Or that your recipes were digitally organized? Or that online auction buying were as simple as a tweet? There's a website for that – and we've broken them all down for you.

If time is money, then fast food is a cash-wasting drain on your wallet. Here's how to eat right, quick, and cheap.

What do you say when a cashier asks you if you want to apply for the store's credit card? First, you should say, "Maybe." Then you should do the math.

Extreme Couponing is back on TV for its second season. Here's what I learned from the first.

Can the way you write a grocery list really save you money? It sure can – if you add a bunch of items you can't buy at the store.

Time is money. So here's how to get your family off to a good start when they're in a hurry – and you are too.

A new survey backs up what we've all heard before: Guys don't have the patience for shopping. One of the effects of that is that they don't read product reviews. But there are ways to do that more quickly so you can save time and money.

If you think consumers have no rights, you've never heard about "chargebacks." All you need is a credit card and proof that a merchant isn't delivering what they promised.

Are daily deal sites really all that great? Not if you don't think before you click.

According to recent research, fewer than half of us are likely to buy many types of electronics online. If you're strictly a bricks-and-mortar shopper, you might be missing out on online bargains.

The Internet is indispensable for everything from shopping to keeping up with the news. But there's one thing it's horrible for: booking a plane ticket. That's OK. I've found a better way.

We've all seen the signs at the cash register: "Minimum credit card transaction $10." Is this legal? In the past, no. Now, yes. Here's a quick primer on changes in banking laws and how they affect you.

Buying generic from the grocery store is way more controversial than it ought to be. Another new study proves that generics are a great deal for almost indistinguishable quality.

There are only four seasons in the year, right? Wrong. Retailers have up to 20 seasons – just one of the many ways they entice you to make impulse buys. Here's how to resist temptation.

If you think returning an item is a pain, pity the merchants who not only take it back but might pay extra if you used your debit card.

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If you've never used Internet coupons before, what are you waiting for? Here's everything you need to know to get started.