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If you’re like most people, you’ve been cutting back on nonessentials -- eating out less, postponing travel plans, giving last year’s handbag another run. But what about the essentials? Check out these surprisingly simple strategies for cutting costs on such monthly expenses as your electric bill and your car... more »

Sure these are tough times. But there is some good news on the earning front for people who want to pick up extra income: “While companies are cutting full-time employees, there are still tasks to be done -- and a bigger need than ever for part-timers who work from home,”... more »

Talk to anyone, walk into any store, log on to any Web site, and you’ll find that “saving money” are the buzz words of the moment. “Women are online comparing notes on cool ways to stretch a dollar,” says Ellie Kay, mother of three and author of Living Rich for... more »

Buyers be aware: You can find some real steals these days, especially if you’ve got your shopping game face on. This recession has undoubtedly unleashed America’s inner cheapskate, and whether they’re spending money on cars or manicures, more people are discovering ways to get a better deal on just about... more »

After finishing up a yearlong work project, Maura Rhodes faced the daunting job of cleaning up her home office. “The place was a disaster. And one of the big things that kept me from getting started were several years’ worth of magazines strewn all over the place,” says Rhodes. So... more »

These days, pulling up to the pump can be a painful experience. Still, many of us end up wasting precious gas without even knowing it, according to Geoff Sundstrom, a gasoline expert for AAA. So try these tips to stretch your tank to the max. 1. Find the lowest... more »

Does this sound like you? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average family of four is spending about $100 a month more at the grocery store than it did a year ago. Do the math: That’s an additional $1,200 a year for the same amount of peanut butter... more »

Feel like you never stop cleaning? A 2008 University of Michigan survey found that American women scrub their houses an astonishing average of 17 hours a week, while (no surprise) their spouses spend a lot less time with a sponge. The good news: “Such drudgery is totally unnecessary,” says Jeff... more »