While the cost of accessing the internet keeps rising, stick it to the man, log on to these Web sites and save yourself some of your hard-earned cash. The following, while certainly not the definitive list of money-saving Web sites, are some of the sites I start at before I go shopping.

BillShrink.com
Sure, those puppies on your credit card are cute, but are they maximizing your reward potential? Are you getting the most texting for your buck from your cell phone plan? Finally, a Web site that clears up these questions and finds the best credit card that fits your lifestyle, cell phone plan that matches your texting habit or the cheapest gas prices in your area. Simply, insert your information to the provided questions and the site gives you your best option. Sorry puppies, but times are tight.

Chegg.com
My friends complain about the rising costs of college books and that we should all re-evaluate our majors and publish textbooks when we are older, but this Web site could be an end to that dream. Chegg lets you ‘rent’ your book, and in return, saves you bundles of money. Select how long your school term is and the site adjusts how much it charges you. The books are sent out in a box, so returns are easy. Aside from giving you more green in your wallet, the company is also on the green bandwagon and plants a tree for every book you rent.

FatWallet.com
There is one thing that we can all agree on that should be fat – your wallet; and that’s what this Web site hopes to achieve. It has an easy coupon search that is essential before you hit your favorite stores and the friendly forum members will help you find the best deals. My favorite part is the Cash Back Shopping section, which shares the site's commission with its users.

RetailMeNot.com
No doubt, searching in the deepest, darkest crevasses of the internet gets tiring, especially if it’s for a measly $1 off coupon. This site does the heavy lifting for you. Enter the Web site you are shopping, then coupon codes will pop out that other people are using. Next to the coupon code is a “success” meter that lets you know if it’s working for other shoppers and if it’s worth trying. It is hit or miss sometimes, but a worthy first stop in your shopping expedition.

Woot.com
That is what you’ll be saying when you log on to this site that sells a deeply discounted product once a day. Launched in 2004, the Dallas-based Web site releases a product — which can vary from Roombas to tennis rackets — every morning at 1 a.m. EDT for 24 hours, or until whenever it sells out. Unfortunately, customer service is not a priority here and its deal-with-it attitude might scare some, but don’t let that get to you if it is selling something you want.