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Everyday savings, explained

Find ways to save on the everyday costs that add up.

Plain-English guides to insurance, home costs, warranties and debt options. We show the tradeoffs first, so you can decide what is worth comparing.

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Savings checklist for this week

  • Find the renewal date on your car and home insurance, and set a reminder a few weeks before it.
  • Scan last month's statements for subscriptions you no longer use.
  • Check whether any warranty or service plan renews on its own, and what it costs to cancel.
  • Write each bill's due date next to the paycheck that will cover it.
  • Before holiday shopping, set a spending limit and write a list.
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