Manage your money for free at mint.com, where you can safely view your bank and credit card accounts from one spot. You’ll receive alerts regarding low balances and upcoming bills, and can create budgets and view your monthly purchases by category. Bonus: Colorful bar charts reveal how your spending habits compare to others across the U.S.!

Want to consolidate your monthly bills? Billeo.com has a feature called the Bill Pay Assistant that links to online payment sites for your credit card, cable, utility and phone bills.(A directory of more than 6,000 partners includes both large and small regional utility and cable companies.) Every month, Billeo displays all your bills in one place and e-mails you consolidated bill reminders so you’ll never miss a due date again!

Buying a Car

Finally parting ways with your old Honda? Make a pit stop at edmunds.com, where you’ll find unbiased car reviews, ratings on new and used cars and advice on how to get the best deals from your local dealership.

Before you splurge on a new ride, click on cardeals.org and order the latest weekly CarDeals report for $7. This insider guide gives you the lowdown on current factory-to-dealer incentives and customer rebate programs. Armed with information on what your dealer really paid for a new car, you’ll be ready to drive a hard bargain!

Getting Ahead

Have a hunch you’re underpaid? Want to ask for a raise during your annual review? Check out salary.com to see where you stand compared to others in your industry and state. Then, negotiate, negotiate!

Careeronestop.org, a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides job seekers and professionals with valuable industry information such as employment trends, and fastest-growing occupations, salary data, self-assessment tools and even career exploration assistance.

Bargain Shopping

At bizrate.com, bargain hunters can sift through one of the largest selections of online retailers, including jcpenny.com, appliancebestbuys.com and circuitcity.com, to compare product features, prices and consumer reviews.

One of the most frequently updated deal sites online, slickdeals.net provides the latest bargains on electronics, home appliances, clothing, bedding and more throughout the day. Don’t forget to check out the Hot Deals forum to read postings from other users who have recently stumbled upon a great find.

Becoming Money Savvy

At getrichslowly.com, you can find daily blog-style articles on personal finance topics ranging from retirement to shopping to investing. Money has never been so easy to understand!

Want to handle your money better? At moneycentral.msn.com, you’ll discover a trove of helpful articles on money topics ranging from mortgages and loans to credit reports and stocks.

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