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Today show financial editor Jean Chatzky -- author of DailyFinance's "Family Money" column -- has a new book titled Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security. On Wednesday, she spoke with Matt Lauer, explaining the easy principles she recommends.

As the new school year approaches, families head to the shops for new supplies. But the back-to-school shopping season can be hard on the wallet. Follow these money-saving tips from moms across the country and you'll have plenty of cash left for apples for the teacher.

Consumers who don't feel good about their body image are less likely to purchase something they try on if they see an attractive shopper wearing the same thing, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of Consumer Research.

One thing you don't need to lose sleep over is buying a new mattress. It's a tricky purchase, both because comfort is so subjective and because retailers make it hard to comparison shop. Here's what you need to know to get a good deal.

We at DailyFinance want to know more about how we can help you with personal finance matters. So -- what's keeping you up at night? Personal finance columnist Regina Lewis has access to some of of the world's top experts, and will chase down answers to your most pressing money questions.

We've all heard the stories about the coupon-clipping whizzes who can net $100 worth of groceries for eight bucks and change or something like that. We've even offered you helpful advice for becoming a champion in the coupon-clipping arena. But online shopping can be equally as satisfying when it...

The power of haggling is stronger than you may think. I've successfully negotiated a better deal on clothes, shoes, pizza and much more. Use these tips to size up the situation and persuade the merchant to work with you. The more you practice, the better you get, and the more money you save.

The holiday shopping season is drawing near, and if you're like many Americans, you may be wondering where to find the discipline to stay within your budget. Here's a new idea for you: Try using gift cards. You pay for them up front and there's no interest or late fees to pay, unlike credit cards....

Before you sell that car or hold your yard sale or place your listing in Craigslist, you need to understand the anchoring effect. It's been used against you with great success, but now you can turn the tables and benefit from it. You've seen the anchoring effect in action a million times, usually...

It's easy to be lured in by the sale signs and special promotions at a department store, but by the time you leave, you may feel as if you've been had. Department stores employ several "tricks" to get customers to spend more -- and to the untrained eye, they are not so easy to spot. "At the end...