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Week 13: Clip and Save?

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Do you look at coupon-clipping as an old-fashioned way to save? If so, you haven't seen what today's expert coupon clippers can do with a pair of scissors. We put our expert to the test to see how much she could save you on this week's Savings Experiment. Watch Now

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Buying cheap fast food, wearing inexpensive makeup, making your own soda at home. Are these money-saving options all they're cracked up to be? We're running 10 experiments to see what things really cost, and where the real value is. Watch a new video each week, and get some extra cost-saving advice on the side.

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paper towels

Week 13: Clip and Save

Premiered: Nov. 9, 2009
How much can you actually save using coupons? We put our expert to the test and get a full cartload at Walgreens for under $10 thanks to good strategy. Watch Now
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Week 12: Cleanup Time

Premiered: Nov. 2, 2009
Do eco-friendly paper towels leave you with goo on your hands or with extra dollars in your pocket? Find out which paper towel we put to the test did the best job for the best price. Watch Now
slap chop

Week 11: Chop, Chop

Premiered: Oct. 29, 2009
When you see super slicers and dicers advertised on TV -- they will save you time and money!!! -- do you jump on the phone to order? Before you do, you may want to tune into our experiment, to see if a gizmo is really better than just a regular old knife.Watch Now
cleaning

Week 10: Tidy Up the Savings

Premiered: Sept. 29, 2009
A few homemade cleaning products prove good for the bank account and the environment. ShelterPop blogger Laura Fenton reveals which cleaners are worth the effort, and which fall short. Watch Now
cell phone

Week 8: Mobile Options

Premiered: Sept. 14, 2009
The monthly cell phone bill takes a bite out of any household budget. Can you pare it down by switching from a long-term contract to a pay-as-you-go plan? Watch Now
makeup

Week 7: Saving Face

Premiered: Sept. 7, 2009
The cost of makeup ranges widely. But does pricier make you prettier? We'll pit a low-cost look against an expensive one -- and take the judging to the streets. Watch Now
pasta dinner

Week 6: Shoestring Menu

Premiered: Aug. 31, 2009
Can even the most discerning dinner guest tell when a meal is cooked with store-brand ingredients? Find out which foods can save you dough, and on which are worth splurging for the name brand. Watch Now
soda

Week 5: Dishes, Dishes Everywhere

Premiered: Aug. 24, 2009
It's woman vs. machine as we calculate how much water it takes to do dishes by hand and how much a dishwasher throws down. Watch Now
person unplugging an electrical plug

Week 4: Going Unplugged

Premiered: Aug. 17, 2009
You've heard you can drop your electric bill payment by unplugging your TV, computer, lamps and other electrical devices when you're not at home. How much can you save, and is it worth the effort? Watch Now
clothes on rack

Week 3: The $100 Party Outfit

Premiered: Aug. 10, 2009
You've got $100 to spend on a new dress for an event happening tonight. Can you get a truly hot look at a discount store like Target? How far can the same amount go at a big-name department store? Watch Now
soda

Week 2: Making Your Own Soda

Premiered: Aug. 5, 2009
Kits let you make soda at home. But there's an investment, and you have to buy CO2 refills. How much can you save? Watch Now
taco

Week 1: Fast-Food Challenge

Premiered: Aug. 3, 2009
We know tacos from a fast-food joint can be super-cheap. Do your favorite homemade tacos cost you more, or less? Watch Now

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