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Listing Toward Sanity? A List Maker Explains

Do you like a well-written to-do list? Then you will find a friend in New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach, a lover of well-executed errands and all things you can cross off a Post-it.

The Best Car Deals for Under $15,000

Thanks to innovative design and technological advances, it’s easy to find a sleek, speedy ride that fits your personality and practical needs—for a steal. Here are the best car deals for 2013.

Trendy Tech Gifts for Under $40

The time has come to stress about what to get your new boyfriend, over-think that last stocking stuffer and buy, return, then re-purchase that gift for a big…

13+ Things Your Salesclerk Won’t Tell You

Salesclerks give us the scoop on what really goes on at retail stores.

5 Everyday Things That Should Last a Lifetime

From a good-quality bag to a cast-iron pan, these durable buys are worth the splurge.

4 Tricks Online Stores Use to Make You Buy

If you want to save money online, read this: here are a few sneaky ways retailers get you to purchase their products.

13+ Things Your TV Salesman Won’t Tell You

Crank up the volume: Learn retail secrets for selling big screens in this TV buying guide.

13 Things Your Card Store Won’t Tell You on Valentine’s Day

How to Buy Medicine Online

Shopping online is convenient and economical, but the potential for trouble is bigger when you buy pills and prescriptions off the Internet.

Should You Shop on Layaway?

You could really use a new dishwasher, and your daughter is dying for a pair of pearl earrings for Christmas. Unfortunately, you don’t have the funds to make…