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  1. Make the most of those post-holiday sales! Laurence Dutton/Getty Images

    Make the most of post-holiday sales

    Chances are you've got a stack of gift cards and a few items to return this week. But if the frenzy for post-holiday sales makes you cringe, no fear. We've gathered tips to maximize your time and money.

    • Dec. 29, 2011
  2. The best new toys of the year under $50

    From games that make kids think, to toys that prod young ones to get up and move, from making music to solving a mystery, this year's toys are all about engagement.

    • Dec. 8, 2011
  3. Great gifts for under $50!

    Want to spend like Scrooge but delight like Santa? This colorful collection of gifts has something for everyone on your list. Plus, enter to win the "Decked Out for the Holidays" Beauty Giveaway!

    • Dec. 2, 2011
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    Stocking stuffers under $13!

    Have a young one on your holiday gift list? Check out these fun and wallet-friendly stocking stuffers.

    • Dec. 1, 2011
  5. Try strategies beyond walking out. Cultura/Getty Images

    Don't settle: How to get good customer service

    Talk about voting with your feet. A Consumer Reports survey found nearly two-thirds of readers had walked out of a store in the past year because of poor customer service.

    • Oct. 27, 2011
  6. Who knew Wednesdays held such value?! Huntstock/Getty Images

    Time your shopping so you can snag the best deals

    Smart shopping is as much a matter of when you buy as what you buy. Here are ways to help you get the most for your money: Wednesday generally finds the least expensive gas prices. From there, costs tend to increase on through the weekend.

    • Oct. 13, 2011
  7. Research online and check out the real thing in store. Purchase where you can get the best deal. Don Bayley/Getty Images

    Find a laptop bargain for your student online

    Sending a child to college isn't cheap, but that doesn't mean you need to break the bank to buy that all-important laptop.

    • Aug. 18, 2011
  8. Allison Mullen has a system for keeping her coupons organized and ready to go when she needs them. It helped save her thousands of dollars last year. H. Darr Beiser/USA TODAY

    You can become a Coupon Queen

    Allison Mullen used to spend $200 to $300 a week on groceries for her family of five. Now she spends $100. What changed? Not the family's eating habits. Her three boys — ages 9, 8, and 4 — aren't subsisting solely on rice and beans or mac and cheese.

    • Jul. 28, 2011
  9. ShopSavvy app (on an Android Nexus S smart phone) if one of many apps that make shopping easier. NONE

    Your favorite shopping buddy? Your app.

    Once your most trusted shopping companion was your best friend. Now it's your smart- phone.

    • Jul. 22, 2011
  10. The Kindle is easy for non-techies.

    Great gifts for dads and grads

    Whether your family is celebrating an important milestone this year or simply honoring the man of the house, you want to give the perfect gift.

    • Jun. 2, 2011
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