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The Best Sites to Find Affordable Dupes of Brand Names
Plus a few companies that make solid dupes of their own.
10 of the Most Ridiculous Fees (and How to Avoid Paying Them)
I didn't realize I needed generational wealth to check my bag at the airport.
The Six Best Methods for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Americans’ average credit card balance is at a record high $6,580.
The First Seven Things to Cut From Your Budget When You Lose Your Job
Cut back your spending while you're looking for your next opportunity.
This Is the Best Day of the Week to Browse New Home Listings
Don't let the perfect listing slip right past you.
Ten Ways to Get Cheap (or Free) Eye Exams and Eyeglasses
If you need glasses just to navigate your life, you know they can be pricey. Here’s how you can cut that cost down a lot—or even eliminate it.
Six Surprising Requests You Can Make When Negotiating for a House
Buying a house involves a contract, which means you can negotiate for a lot more than price.
Your Car Might Have a 'Secret' Warranty
The warranty on your car might have been extended or expanded, and you don’t even know it.
Six Psychological Tricks Companies Use to Keep You From Canceling Your Subscriptions
Have you ever tried to cancel something (like cable TV) and wound up getting more services instead?
How to Save Money With a ‘Time of Use’ Utility Plan
You could cut down your energy bills—but it'll take some discipline.
How to Get Free Car Maintenance and Repair Work
You might be able to get your car checked, maintained, and repaired for free—if you know where to look.
Everything the Department of Labor Actually Does
DOGE has been granted access to DOL systems, which has some worried. But what does the department even do?
This Is the Standard Deduction for the 2024 Tax Year
You'll probably just choose this amount over itemizing deductions.
The Five Worst Reasons to Buy a House
Buying a house is a major financial and emotional decision—and you don't want to regret it.
Trump Has Paused an Order That Would Have Made Shein and Temu Purchases More Expensive
The USPS will resume shipping Chinese packages, but with additional fees.
These Are My Favorite Price-Tracking Tools
Camelcamelcamel, Honey, SlickDeals, and others can help you determine whether those online deals are, well, really deals.
The Best Strategy for Buying a Car When You’re Paying With Cash
Buying a car with cash can save you money—but you shouldn’t tell the salesperson what you’re up to right away.
How to Find Any Lost 401(k)
There's a new government tool to track down your 401(k)s.
Why You Should Buy Your Valentine's Day Flowers Early
Roses are timeless. Their prices are not.