# Cost optimization
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The Cost Optimization pillar includes the ability to run systems to deliver business value at the lowest price point. You can find prescriptive guidance on implementation in the [Cost Optimization Pillar whitepaper](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/cost-optimization-pillar/welcome.html?ref=wellarchitected-wp).

**Topics**
+ [Practice Cloud Financial Management](a-practice-cloud-financial-management.md)
+ [Expenditure and usage awareness](a-expenditure-and-usage-awareness.md)
+ [Cost-effective resources](a-cost-effective-resources.md)
+ [Manage demand and supply resources](a-manage-demand-and-supply-resources.md)
+ [Optimize over time](a-optimize-over-time.md)