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5 Stock Picks Among Online Retailers

Amazon.com dominates the industry, but other Web-based stores are also worth a look.

5 Things You Need to Know About Unused Gift Cards

Take advantage of an active market for cards that are gathering dust.

8 Tips to Be a Smarter Consumer

Find out how to get better customer service, score the best deals and protect your identity.

The 3 Best Color E-Readers

Read books, play games, check e-mail, and watch movies and TV—without busting your budget.

Giant Screens, Smaller Prices

Experts say weak demand will drive some monster TVs below $1,000.

Tightwads and Spendthrifts

Both of these extreme spending personalities suffer pain and guilt when faced with opening up their wallets. Here's how you can strike a better balance.

A Fresh Look at Extended Warranties

Your tech toys are pricey and precious. What can you do to protect them?

Great Advice From Around the Web

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

6 Things You Need to Know About Holiday Tipping

How much to give the people who help you all year -- and when to do it.

How to Fight Privacy Pirates

You can take steps to block online tracking, or you can profit if you play along.

4 Tips to Keep Holiday Spending in Check

From setting a budget to giving gift cards, here are ways to avoid overspending.

15 Gift Ideas That Keep on Giving

More thoughtful than cash, these personal and practical gifts can help the recipients save money or boost income.

Deal Hunters May Be Disappointed This Holiday Season

Shoppers will find only modest discounts this holiday season.

Smart-Phone Users Wrestle With Complex New Pricing Plans

Caps on wireless data plans may curtail streaming but not e-mail.

Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2011

Which rewards cards are most rewarding? We found nine great deals.

Penny Auctions Don't Always Add Up

They promise deep discounts, but you rarely win.

Trendy Teen Retailers Make Totally Hot Stocks

A trip to the mall reveals which shops the cool kids think are worth investing in now.

Get on Your Knees and Say "No" to Shopping?

As the Reverend Billy, performance artist Bill Talen of Brooklyn, N.Y., holds wild revival meetings to preach an anti-consumerist, pro-environment theology.

Changing Rules on Sharing Personal Information With Merchants

When cashiers ask for personal information, it's okay to decline.

Photo Books in a Flash

For Mother's Day, collect your digital photos in a new-fashioned album.

What's Hot at the Antiques Roadshow

Thousands haul in heirlooms and collectibles to learn the value of their treasures.

Don't Waste Your Money: You Have to Play to Win

You left money on the table: We found 32 ways you may be inadvertently throwing cash away.

What You Need to Know About Online Shopping Traps

The bad guys are getting smarter, but shoppers can stay a step ahead.

New Database Will Alert Shoppers to Safety Hazards

Protect yourself with this helpful tool

Beat the Rising Cost of Groceries

Time your purchases and make the most of cyber coupons.

Dollar Store Deal or No Deal?

We searched out the best and worst dollar-store buys.

Discounts for Using Debit Cards

Lower fees for merchants could mean money in your pocket.

Master the Modern Art of Haggling

From cars to TVs to patio pavers, learn the tricks of talking your way to a deal.

Cheery News for Holiday Shoppers

Price-cutting is still in fashion, and seasonal hiring will increase.

What You Need to Know About Holiday Shopping

We take a sneak peek at retailers' game plans so you can plan your offense.

5 Money-Saving Tips to Drive Home for the Holidays

Go through this checklist to cut your travel costs before you hit the road this holiday season.

What You Need to Know About Duty-Free

Liquor and tobacco are still the best buys.

Fashionistas Take a Hit in the Wallet

After declining for decades, clothing prices are headed higher.

Gift Cards Keep On Giving

With fewer strings and fees attached now, gift cards are a more attractive option.

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