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12 Everyday Money Tasks You've Been Doing Wrong

Minimum payments, retail therapy, yikes! Don't let these bad money blunders burn through your cash.

Inflation may not be as taxing as it once was, but it still chips away at your money. Here's how to keep more of what's yours, for longer.

Regardless of your job, negotiation is a communication skill that everyone should master. It could save you BIG.

Sometimes, you just have to know the right questions to ask in order to score a great deal.

Budgeting and negotiation are just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these critical life and money skills have you mastered?

Tired of being gouged by your Internet, cable, or wireless provider? Pick up the phone!

Not ready to part ways with your leased ride? You can buy it. But that doesn't always mean you should.

Out of work and in the red? Take a deep breath. You can manage both.

If the big-box retailers can move boatloads of inventory with these pricing secrets, then you can, too.

Why set yourself up for financial failure when you can negotiate a fair starting salary now?

Buying a pre-owned vehicle comes with its own set of challenges — like making sure you don't buy someone else's headache.

From bruised bananas to less-than-fresh-baked bread, negotiating deals at the grocery store could save you big bucks.

Couponing is an art form. Know how to bend these rules, and watch the savings follow.

Before you drive off in the first shiny set of wheels that catches your eye, stop to think — are you making these naive money mistakes?

Stop paying more for less. These bad shopping habits will leave your wallet worse for wear.

The big box hardware and supply stores already offer big discounts over smaller stores. Learn how to save even more with some smart shopping.

The Internet loves an introvert — and you should too! Our more introspective friends are total aces in these social settings.

Getting "No" for an answer isn't the only risk of negotiating. Prevent your demands from backfiring by knowing when to hold 'em.

There's no time like the present to make these critical money moves. Trust us — your future self will thank you.

A little haggling can go a long way, especially if you ask the right questions. Try these and save some extra cash!