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Could You Feed Yourself for $3.50 a Day?

posted: 4 DAYS 19 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Economizer, Recession

The Illinois Food Bank Association challenged people to try to live on the amount of money provided by food stamp benefits -- $25 per family member per week. Volunteers had a hard time with the task, and had a lot to say about the process. Could you do it?

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Are Starbucks Breakfasts Worth the Cash?

posted: 6 DAYS 18 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Economizer, Get Deals

Starbucks' new breakfasts are selling like, well, hotcakes, but is the oatmeal really worth the price? Our reviewer is a bit of an oatmeal gourmet, so you can trust her opinion.

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Top 5 Memberships Worth the Cost

posted: 9 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

Damon Dahlen, AOL

Many Americans are paring down on costs and memberships with dues are often the first thing on the chopping block. So which ones are actually worth the costs? Click through for the top five worth your dollars.

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posted: 81 DAYS 15 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

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Our Black Friday 2008 Scorecard Kick-Off

posted: 5 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Economizer, Get Deals, Recession, Specials, Taxes

The weather outside is hardly frosty, but it's already time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Black Friday is just around the corner, and retailers are already making their shopping lists of deals. Now you can start planning early too, and keep track of deals with our handy scorecard of 15 top retailers by clicking below. Also get started with: Wal-Mart | KB Toys | Ace Hardware | Expert Predictions

Black Friday Price Cuts

The world's largest retailer is getting a headstart on the holiday shopping season, announcing that it will slash prices on the season's most popular toys to $10.

Keith Srakocic, AP

The price cuts will include some Barbie dolls, a favorite among young girls for decades. Retailers are bracing for what some economists predict could be the worst Christmas season since 1991 as sales struggle amid a weak U.S. economy.

Ian Waldie, Getty Images

Some Hot Wheels toys will also be included in the deal. Wal-Mart said it conducted a survey that showed consumers will start Christmas shopping earlier this year and make other changes to stretch holiday dollars.

Denise Truscello, Golin Harris / WireImage

Wal-Mart is also banking on Spin Master's Japanese-styled Bakugan Battle Brawlers with the deal, which is predicted to be the hottest new toy trend in the U.S. this year for boys. (Source: AP, Reuters)

SPIN MASTER LTD / AP

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Long Live the Era of Cheap Coffee

posted: 10 DAYS 17 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Economizer, Cut Costs, Recession

Dunkin Donuts is hoping to lure customers with a new afternoon price break of 99-cent lattes. So for all of you who have shunned your $4 coffee break because of the economy, there is still hope for a pick-me-up bought from a store.

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Winterize Your Home Now!

posted: 11 DAYS 20 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Economizer, Cut Costs

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Don't wait until you're freezing in January to do something about your drafty house! Take advantage of autumn breezes to check for spaces around your doors and windows, and replace any weatherstripping that's not getting the job done. A little preventive work ahead of time can quickly save you money on heating bills and mid-winter repairs.

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Weekend Shopping: Luxury Outlet Stores

posted: 16 DAYS 16 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

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Chelsea Premium Outlets

Stores like Saks Fifth Avenue aren't just for high-end shoppers anymore as a new trend has luxury retailers staking out real estate in outlet malls and selling their goods at discount prices. Where can you get great bargains?

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