Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

New Rules for Light Bulbs Mean Lower Electric Bills

As federal energy provisions kick in, it means the end for inefficient light bulbs.

Everything You Need to Know About Replacement Windows

How to Cut Cooling Costs in a Heat Wave

These eight tips will help keep your electric bill under control.

Tools and Tricks to Slay Your Home's Energy Vampires

They suck electricity even when you're not using them.

How to Save on Utility Bills and Trips to the Gas Station

We show you how to slash utility bills and make fewer trips to the gas pump.

4 Funds for Investing in Energy

Buying into energy through mutual funds may be safer and more convenient than purchasing individual stocks.

Save Money on Practically Everything, 2011: Travel and Transportation

Electric Reality Check

Waiting lists for the Volt and Leaf are long, and early sales are confined to a few areas.

Power From the Center of the Earth

Chad McGowan of Fort Mill, South Carolina, doubled the size of his home but left his energy bill unchanged with a geothermal energy system.

Best of Everything 2010: Cars and Bikes

Get a Solar System on the Cheap

Skip the big upfront investment with a long-term lease.

Save Energy (and Taxes)

Spend $5,000 or more on energy-efficient improvements and claim a tax credit of $1,500.

5 Questions to Ask Your Window Installer

How to Pick the Perfect Window

You'll want to know about style, materials and energy savings when it comes to your view.

U.S. Energy Policy: Is Uncle Sam Green Enough?

Despite earmarking $100 billion for renewable energy, our government has drawn criticism for not being tough enough on environmental issues.

Solar Roofing Grabs the Light

As consumers increasingly demand conservation minded building materials, companies are rolling out new products.

Three Plans to Help Small Business

The Obama administration is looking to make selling easier -- particularly abroad.

Solar Power to the People

Worries about safety and neighborhood aesthetics will spawn new rules but won’t stop solar installations.

Tech Solutions for Water Shortages

New water management, treatment and conservation methods will bolster water supplies and save money.

Cash for Clunker Appliances

The fridge on its last legs? Uncle Sam wants you to replace it with a new, energy efficient model -- and will give you money to do so.

The Electric Company Pays Us

First, Tom Engel and Jan Deligans slashed their electricity usage. Then the couple switched to solar power. Now they get a check for nearly $50 every month.

Solutions to Real-Life Money Challenges

You have questions. We have answers.

Save Money on Practically Everything, 2010

Save thousands with our easy tips to trim expenses on food, utilities, travel, entertainment, investing and more.

Save Money on Utility & Phone Bills

Here are 14 ways to pay less for electricity, gas, water and phone service.

Energy Star Label Claims Under Fire

A government crackdown on labels touting energy efficiency—and a new rating category—will make it easier to evaluate energy savings.

Eight Innovations that Will Change
Your Future

No personal jet packs at the big-box store just yet, but we foresee technological breakthroughs that will make a real difference.

Take Your Home’s Energy Pulse

You might be spending more than you think on your energy bills, check again.

Slash Your Utility Bills: Make Every Drop Count

Conserve your water and your wallet.

Slash Your Utility Bills: Plug Leaks and Replace Appliances

Adding insulation and sealing up the house are the first steps to energy efficiency.