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Goodbye, Room Service; Will We Miss It More Than Clean Linens?

The Hilton Midtown, New York City's largest hotel, is getting rid of room service. But nobody should be shocked: It's part of a much bigger cost-cutting trend.

How We Got Rid of $136,000 in Debt in 21 Months

Jennifer and Levi Ennis thought their debt levels were normal -- then they got a financial health wake-up call. And the way they chose to get debt-free was anything but usual.

17 Things You Should Always Buy New

There's hardly anything you can't buy secondhand anymore. But when it comes to these items, what you save by buying used may not be worth the cost to your health or safety.

13 Websites That Can Save (or Make) You Money in 2013

Want to save some money in the new year? Want to maybe even make some extra money? In honor of the Great Calendar Flip-Over, we've assembled a list of 13 websites that can help you do just that.

Gift Cards Are Great, But Watch Out for Those Fees

Depending on the type of gift card you buy, you could end up paying $25 or more in purchase and shipping fees -- and that's before the maintenance fees kick in.

5 Easy Ways to Turn Your Closet Clutter Into Cash

If you're bemoaning a lack of cash and of closet space, try solving both problems in one fell swoop. But with so many ways to sell your used fashions, it can be tough finding the right one for you. DailyFinance breaks down the options so you can find the right fit for your personality.

Even Warren Buffett Can't Save the Small Newspaper Business

The problem with the newspaper business is simple: A subscription price barely pays for the paper your papers are printed on, and free media are siphoning off the ad revenues newspapers rely on. Warren Buffet thought he could buck the trend, but not even the Oracle of Omaha can fight math.

From White Friday to Giving Tuesday: Other Ways to Celebrate After Thanksgiving

First, there was just Thanksgiving. Then came Black Friday, and then Cyber Monday. Now, we have White Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday, too -- enough special days to make your head spin. But we're here to guide you through them, and to help you make the best of the post-Thanksgiving week.

Marijuana Legalization: 3 Legit Angles to Profit From Pot

When talking about the groundbreaking pot legalization propositions that passed this month, news anchors can't seem to get through a sentence without giggling. But this is a serious issue, and presents investors with a serious chance to profit from the change in America's drug laws.

How to Profit From the Decline of DVDs: 3 Stocks and 1 Idea

Disney just released this summer's blockbuster The Avengers for the home market, and it's likely to sell a ton of DVDs. But if it does, it'll be a rarity: DVD sales have been slowing for years now. That's bad for Hollywood, but it could be financially good for you.

Rent or Buy? The Real Question Is, Your Money or Your Freedom?

From apartments and cars to clothing and furniture, huge numbers of 20- to 34-year-olds are choosing to rent their possessions rather than buy. In an uncertain post-recession world, are they making the right financial choice?

10 Painless Ways to Dramatically Slash Your Wedding Costs

With the average wedding costing $27,000 (not including the honeymoon), savvy couples are hunting for savings wherever they can find them. These 10 tips won't make your day any less magical, but they will make a lot of the bill disappear.

The Top 10 Consumer Complaints

The Consumer Federation of America on Tuesday released its annual chronicle of the top 10 consumer complaints. The CFA list comes from a survey of 38 consumer agencies about the kinds of complaints they received in 2011.

From Clutter to Cash: The Best Places to Sell Your Stuff

There are so many ways to unload items you no longer need or want. But what's worth your time to sell and where will you get the most for a given item? Here's a quick guide to raising cash from your cast-offs.

Teen's Facebook Posting Gets Her Mom's House Robbed

An Australian newspaper reports that a 17-year-old was helping her grandma count her savings when she decided to snap a photo of some wads of cash and post it to Facebook. Not long after, a pair of robbers arrived at her family's home.

Now Amazon Wants to Help You Unload Your Old Used CDs

If your love affair with Vampire Weekend only lasted for a weekend, or if you're no longer a believer in Justin Bieber, Amazon.com has a way out for you. The online retail giant has added CDs to the long list of used gear it will take in trade.

Mature Investments: How to Put Some 'Peyton' in Your Portfolio

There are plenty of Peyton Manning stocks -- mature companies that investors avoid -- even though they're still strong.

Why Aren't You Making Money on YouTube?

The next time you find yourself "wasting" hours going through clips on YouTube, start thinking about the ways that you could make money through online videos. There's definitely profit to be had for the enterprising souls who make them.

8 Things to Buy Secondhand, and When to Buy New

Between thrift stores, consignment shops, and the vast bazaar of the Internet, you almost never have to pay full price for any item you might desire. Here are eight things it's especially smart to shop for secondhand -- as well as those special cases in which you'll want to pony up and buy it new.

Beware of Online Help Wanted Scams, BBB Warns

What Can You Get for $5? On Fiverr, Almost Anything

If all you need is $5 worth of expert help, Fiverr has your number. For the price of a fast-food combo meal, this online marketplace will connect you with someone to proofread your business plan, repair an HTML bug, or whatever you might need. With 500,000 listings, it seems almost any service can be sold in $5 increments.

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Would You Buy Birth Control Pills on Craigslist?

For sexually active women and men who use contraception, the cost of birth control ranges from $10 to $100 or more a month. That's not terribly high, but in tough economic times, the impact of that expense is magnified. Here are options and prices for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.