I admit it. I love Starbucks®. (And no, they haven’t paid me to say nice things about them.) At the same time, I discovered long ago that my coffee habit can be potentially expensive. I’ve mostly cut out the cappuccinos in favor of their drip brew coffee. I’ve also reduced the frequency of my visits. [...]

If you are a typical driver, a $.15 per gallon reduction in the price of gas will save you about $100 a year. There are many ways to avoid paying top dollar, including: Pay with a credit card that offers a cash rebate. For example, the Costco American Express® card rebates 3% on gasoline purchases. [...]