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These tips can help you research a potential investment in gold.

Tips to help you avoid spending more than you have to — or responding to a bogus offer posted by a scammer.

When you use layaway, you put down a deposit and pay for the item over time. You take the item home only after you’ve paid for it in full. Ask questions about how particular layaway plans work.

If you’re thinking about giving to a charity, do your research to avoid fraudsters who try to take advantage of your generosity. Here are tips to help make sure that your charitable contributions actually go to the cause you support.

Extended warranties provide for the repair or maintenance of a product for a specific time. Depending on the terms, an extended warranty may not be worth the expense.

Comparing written warranties can make a difference in your purchasing decisions.

Tips to help you understand how penny auctions work and recognize the pitfalls before you lose any money.

Some multilevel marketing plans are pyramid schemes, which are illegal and risky.

What’s the difference between a service contract and a warranty? Find out, and get tips on how to recognize and avoid auto warranty scams.

What can you expect at trade-in when you owe more on your car than it’s worth?