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Put out the cigarette
Taxes on smokes have gone up again, putting the average price of a major brands at more than $6. A pack a day at that price costs $2,190 a year. »VIEW MORE TIPS
Taxes on smokes have gone up again, putting the average price of a major brands at more than $6. A pack a day at that price costs $2,190 a year. »VIEW MORE TIPS
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Frugal Living
 SARA NOEL |
Boxed food at great ratesDEAR SARA: I know I've heard about places where you can purchase a basket or box of goods, such as fresh fruits, veggies and meat, at a very cheap price. Do you have any idea what I'm talking about and what these places are called? I want to find a place local to me. -- J.L., New Jersey Read More »Trade in books for creditWhether it's diluting dish soap to get the last drops or using free samples, I use up items I have on hand before purchasing something new. This is a way of life in our household. With prices climbing, I'm happy to share a few reader-submitted tips for using what you already have or are doing without. Read More » |
The Coupon Queen
 JILL CATALDO |
Reader mail: Know when to hold 'em!Here's a question from a reader like you who's learning how to use coupons to save money at the grocery store: Read More »Why smart couponers clip judiciouslyKnowing the best ways to use coupons and match them to low-priced sales gives shoppers a huge advantage compared to paying full price at the grocery store. Stocking up when items are at very low prices is, of course, another factor in saving big on the items we buy often. So what's the third component to super-couponing success? Read More » |
Smart Money
 Bruce Williams |
Not really invested in annuitiesDEAR BRUCE: I am 57. I lost 50 percent of my 401(k) savings. My financial adviser has suggested I move the remaining amount into an annuity, which guarantees a 6 percent compounded return every year. Read More »Buy a house or a condo, just come to FloridaDEAR BRUCE: My wife and I have a home in Kentucky. We would like to have a residence in Florida for the winter. What are your views about a house versus a condo? Now that the prices are down, we think now is the time to buy. Read More » |
