MONEY Magazine: Ultimate Shopper's Guide

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Tech

There are too many opportunities to get sidetracked by bogus specs and useless features. The verdict on music downloads and portable players, home video and cell phones. (more)

CNN's Daniel Sieberg joins Money Magazine to help you find the best deals.

Kitchenware

High-tech dazzlery can be deployed against the unwitting shopper in this category. See how less is more and quality is worth paying for. The verdict on cookware, dishwashers and knives. (more)

Cars

The experience of buying a car is riddled with hidden costs. Here's how to stay on the straight and narrow. The verdict on pre-owned vehicles, navigation systems and auto repair. (more)

Home

Big-box stores can have lower prices; independents might be more willing to haggle. Both will make big claims about comfort and style. The verdict on bedding, couches and rugs. (more)

Apparel

How something looks is a big part of buying clothes. But quality construction and getting a decent bang for you buck counts for a lot. The verdict on dresses, running shoes and suits. (more)

Luxuries

There's an added cost to buying fancy items – call it the bragging tax. But often the same quality and features can be found for less. The verdict on watches, wine, concert tickets and, yes, puppies. (more)

Top Tips by Gerri Willis

Maximize credit card rewards

Reward programs are getting less rewarding. Here's how to make sure you have the right piece of plastic in your wallet. (more)

Guard against rising gas prices

Here's what drivers can do to protect themselves at the pump. (more)

Energy efficient mortgages

Natural gas prices are rocketing and electricity demand is soaring. So if you want to save money on your energy bill, consider looking to your mortgage lender. (more)

Calculators

College cost finder

Find the annual costs of any four-year college or university in the United States. (more)

How fast will your savings grow?

Tell us how much you have, how long you will save and at what rate, and find out what your nest egg will grow to. (more)

Debt reduction planner

Find out how long it will take to become debt free. (more)

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