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Cooling down your home heating bill

WTOP Saves You Money on home heating, with some easy tips from the EPA.

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Don't let holiday lights burn up your power bill

Newer LED Christmas lights use a tenth of the electricity as traditional bulbs, so they're a tenth of the cost to your electric bill.

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Hidden costs of vampire energy

How much money could you save on your energy bill if you unplug things at night? Check out this handy dandy chart.

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Putting a stake in vampire energy

Those devices you think are turned off may still be drawing power from the wall. What if you could see that energy?

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Rethinking rebates

Do you get big savings from mail-in rebates? You may be going against the grain.

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The Kons of the Kardashian Kard

Would you trust the Kardashian sisters with your money?

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Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday

Storm the stores at midnight, or wait to shop in your jammies? Either way, you'll get a deal. But which is the smarter option?

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Best days for deals

Want to find the best deals online? Check the calendar, and know what you want.

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Beyond Clipping Coupons

Group coupons are an increasingly popular way to save money on things way beyond the grocery store aisles.

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Which coffeemaker brews up the best java?

Consumer Reports tested more than 50 coffeemakers and brewed up 4,000 cups to find the best ones. It found having a hefty price tag doesn't equate to making the best coffee.

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