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Cub has best bird buy: Turkey for 39 cents per pound

Cub beats Wal-Mart's turkey prices by a penny per pound and best of all, they're in stock! More…

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See "Cinderella" at Children's Theatre and pay-what-u-can

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today (Monday) for selected performances of the always popular "Cinderella." They'll sell out fast. More…

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Wal-Mart turkeys: Supplies spotty

Wal-Mart's supplies of the frozen whole turkeys for 40 cents a pound have been spotty. Here's how to avoid disappointment. More…

Weekend sales

Where are the bargains now through the weekend? Let me count the deals... More…

Time to start a file just for light bulbs?

Those who want to try the new LED lightbulbs or CFLs shouldn't just give up if they don't live up to the hype. More…

Keeping your gutters clean

If you like the idea of placing a hard, porous foam section in your gutters to keep out leaves, Costo's price is hard to beat. More…

Save 40 percent at CVS.com through Wednesday

CVS stores never discount the store brand 40 percent, but the online store does. It's a good time to stock up, especially if you don't have time to stop in. More…

More restaurant bargains

Here's a take-out food bargain for Friday night and one to plan ahead for Tuesday night. More…

Boston Market meal for $1 or Capital Grille for $39

Boston Market is offering a $1 chicken meal through Sunday with a coupon from their website, but heavy traffic to the site makes it a challenge. More…

Buy or skip rental car insurance? Part 2

After I suggested skipping the insurance for $20 per day at the rental car counter, readers wanted more answers. More…

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