Don't try to do this online

Even good sites may have certain tools that aren't so hot. Some sites may make you poorer. And sometimes the problem is you.

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Comparison shopping for cars

• The 20 best money Web sites

Don't: Get price quotes on a car through Edmunds.com.

This site is great for car reviews, but try to get a quote and you'll be pelted with dozens of e-mails from car dealers for months -- and almost none of them will include a price.

Instead: Ask a local dealer for a quote, then call around to see if any other dealers can beat it.

NEXT: Get your credit report

Last updated February 22 2010: 6:17 PM ET

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