5 Ways to Save on Your Next Move Whether you’re moving a few blocks or to another zip code, moving is one of life’s great expenses. But there are ways to cut costs while keeping your belongings—along with your proverbial arm (and a leg)—secure. Read more

Free and Frugal E-Book Finds Curling up with a good book is a great way to relax, and many people are trading in their hardcovers for e-book readers—digital tablets that store books as text files. In addition to convenience, one of the great things about e-books is that there are plenty to be found for little to no cost. Here are some tips for building your digital library. Read more

7 Ways to Save on a Trip to the Movies Everyone loves a trip to the movies. Unfortunately, however, the average price of a movie ticket increased by a whopping 8% last year alone. The good news is that it is still possible to enjoy a trip to the theater without breaking the bank. Here are 7 money-saving tips that will have you beating the movie-ticket burn. Read more

5 Tips to Help You Be a More Informed Car Buyer Car buying is one of the few transactions in America that works something like a Turkish bazaar. That “sticker” price isn’t set by the manufacturer, it’s the SUGGESTED price. So we haggle, and Americans aren’t used to haggling. To help you through the process, we spoke with Ken Enberg from Dealertrack.com, who gave us some great advice. Read more

5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping Who doesn’t love online shopping? While it’s convenient, failure to exercise due diligence before buying could result in some real headaches down the road. Read on for 5 ways to avoid falling prey to unscrupulous sellers and internet scam artists. Read more

Should You Buy the Extended Warranty? The more expensive a product is, the more tempting it is to buy an extended warranty, sometimes called a service contract. It’s like buying insurance for your purchase—one of those things you think you should buy and hope you never have to use. But should you? Read more

5 Smart Reasons to Buy Pet Insurance It goes without saying that many of us embrace dogs, cats and other companion animals as full-fledged family members. But when a pet medical emergency strikes, just how financially prepared are you? Here are 5 reasons why buying pet insurance is a smart move. Read more

What Do Personal Information Aggregators Know About You? Type in a name—your spouse’s, a best friend, a school teacher’s—on the information aggregator site Spokeo.com, and within seconds you’ll find their address and phone number. And if you’re willing to pay, you can learn a lot more. Scary stuff, yes, but it’s perfectly legal. Here’s what you need to know about managing your online persona. Read more

5 Ways to Reduce Cooling Costs This Summer As the mercury rises, take proactive measures to slash your cooling bill. Whether you rent or own, these 5 low- and no-cost tips ensure you won’t experience a high-priced energy burn this summer. Read more

Mobile Safety Tips If you’ve ever had a virus infect your computer you know that the result can equal anything from hours of lost productivity to potential identity theft. Now these same threats have spread to mobile phones and tablet computers, along with their own unique twists. We asked several experts for their advice on how to keep your mobile devices secure and your privacy intact. Read more

6 Ways to Dine Out on a Dime Like everything else, eating out keeps getting more and more expensive. But with a little research and some savvy scheduling, you can get some great restaurant deals. We’ve done the research part for you. These 6 money-saving tips will have you enjoying meals out more often—even if you’re on a tight budget. Read more

Protect Yourself from These Top Identity Theft Threats Identity theft—the misuse of another person’s personal information to commit a fraudulent act—is an expensive proposition. Losses from financial ID theft alone can be as high as $54 billion annually. Here are the top threats and how to help protect yourself and your wallet. Read more

Pay Yourself First: Cut Your Home Expenses and Build Your Nest Egg We all know that everyday expenses are increasing. It’s financially painful for everyone and it hits everywhere you go—from the gas pump to the grocery store. Here are 5 small steps that can add up to big savings you can put toward your rainy day fund. Read more

Inside NEA’s Auto Purchase Advantage Program You probably don’t know it, but as an NEA member you’re part of a powerful, 3.2-million-strong car-buying club. Here are the nuts and bolts of why the program is real, and works, as well as some extremely important car shopping advice that’s valid regardless of whether you use APA or not. Read more

Cash In on the 2011 Energy Efficiency Tax Credits In 2010, taxpayers cashed in on a federally-sponsored nationwide rebate program for buying energy efficient appliances and tax credits for certain home improvements. Even though the rebate wasn’t renewed for 2011, the tax credits were. Here’s how you can take advantage of these tax credits while making your home more energy efficient. Read more

Save Big with NEA Click & Save’s Overwhelming Offers NEA Click & Save has recently updated its Overwhelming Offers program. Overwhelming Offers (OOs) are brand new, brand name products listed at 50% off or more. Now there are even more daily deals—including new weekend OOs—and more chances to win them. Read more

Do You Have the Right Homeowners Insurance Coverage? It’s important to have enough homeowners insurance to protect you from the unexpected. It’s just as important to know that you have the right kind of coverage. Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of coverages you can have under your policy. Read more

Pick the Perfect Flower Arrangement Thinking of sending flowers? They make a great all-occasion gift. Use these tips for picking the perfect arrangement and personalizing it appropriately. Read more

Appliances: Repair or Replace? If your refrigerator starts making a racket or your washer stops spinning, you know you’re going to be pulling out the plastic soon. But how do you decide whether to repair your appliance or replace it altogether? Here are a few tips to help you make the right decision. Read more

10 Tips for Managing Pet Costs without Skimping on Care In this challenging economy characterized by layoffs, budget cuts and foreclosure signs littering lawns, you can s-t-r-e-t-c-h your family budget without shortchanging the health of your pet. We’ve tapped top vets to get their best money-saving tips. Read more

5 Ways to Cut Your Heating Bill This Winter Does the cost to heat your home keep giving you the chills? Although you can’t control the weather or the price of fuel, there are several impactful things you can do to reduce your household energy consumption—and save some hard-earned cash—to ensure you and your family stay warm this winter. Read more

Energy Star Appliances: Going Green Puts Money in Your Pocket Is your ancient clothes washer rumbling? Is your icebox knocking? When you shop for a new appliance, here’s why you should make sure it bears the Energy Star logo. Read more

Weathering the High Cost of Heating Your Home Whether you heat your home with oil, natural gas or electricity, these tips can help you save money and stay warm this winter. Read more

Energy Saving Tips: Air Conditioners Get the most out of your air-conditioning system this summer by following these energy saving tips. Read more

Tips on How to Survive a Recession Discover the necessary steps to take care of yourself and your loved ones during an economic downturn. Read more

Smart Shopping From Home These tips will help you steer clear of web scams, spot disreputable online vendors and keep your personal information safe while you shop online. Read more

Shop for Cost-Saving Appliances Sometimes the cheapest appliance in the store isn’t the least expensive over the long term. Learn how to factor in the hidden cost of energy before you buy. Read more

Beneficiary/Survivor Information Failing to tie up loose ends can put added stress on your family.  Learn more about why and how to prepare information for your beneficiary/survivor. Read more

Top Five Emotional Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make Are you really ready to buy that first house? Learn from those who have been there and avoid these top five emotional mistakes. Read more

Move Planner Checklist Follow this week by week checklist to ensure a glitch-free and organized move. Read more

Tips for Buying a New Car Do your research before buying a new car. Learn dealership vocabulary and consider these suggestions to help you make a smart decision. Read more

Thinking About a Home Improvement? Don’t get nailed. Here’s how to find the right contractor and protect your assets. Read more

Auto Service Contracts Before you buy an auto service contract, ask these questions to help you understand the terms and the coverage. Read more

For Your Protection, Get a Home Inspection Ask these ten questions to get the most out of your home inspection. Read more

Online Shopping Tips When shopping online, there are certain facts about which you should be aware. Read more

Fighting Back Against Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Learn how to take preventive measures against identity theft. Read more