SPENDING WISELY

BEST VALUES IN CARS, TECH, TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT

SPENDING WISELY

This year, Kiplinger's annual feature offers new ideas to invest a grand in stocks, funds, your home and yourself.

TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT

Travelers rejoice! Cooler weather and a chilly economy mean lower prices and fewer crowds for travelers this season.

Put your wallet away. Here are 30 valuable goods and services that don't cost a thing.

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, it pays to know the rules that'll help you hold down costs. Take our quiz and start saving.

From a dollars-and-cents perspective, the decision to buy a hybrid is never simple.

Can Amazon's Kindle and Sony's Reader stand up to the cost? Find what these pricier PDAs offer over less expensive devices.

Find the best bargains in air travel and cheapest rates for car rentals, hotel rooms and vacation packages.

We'll help you make the right choice, whether you're shopping for an entry-level sedan, luxury car, sports car, SUV or anything in between.

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