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Web sites cater to for-sale-by-owner

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:44 GMT

Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees, but it can also be a painstaking, confusing task.

More stores offer 'extreme' shopping

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:22 GMT

Bargain hunters looking to nab deals right after (or before) devouring their turkey are being bombarded with even more shopping options this year.

Black Friday may be best day to buy car

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:06:01 GMT

If you missed out on Cash For Clunkers, you might be able to look forward to another day for big car discounts -- Black Friday.

Black Friday ad: 50-inch TV for $600

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:33 GMT

The official kickoff for the holiday shopping season is more than a week away. But the nation's retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are already starting to let shoppers know about their fat discounts.

Consumer prices up 0.3 percent

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:56 GMT

Consumer prices edged up faster than expected in October, driven higher by another increase in energy prices and the biggest jump in new car prices in 28 years.

Priceline.com: Holiday airfares vary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:50 GMT

Priceline.com says average holiday airfares for Thanksgiving and the December holiday season are getting more expensive, but airfares vary depending on exactly which day you fly.

Holiday gift ideas for travelers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:49:29 GMT

What makes a good holiday gift for a traveler? If you're on a budget, go for clever stocking-stuffers.

Use the Web to plan Black Friday deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:11 GMT

For Brenda Bennett, Black Friday is tradition. Each year on Thanksgiving Day, she sits with her sister and neighbor with the ads spread out across a big table, planning their attack.

Retail uses social media to show deals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:50 GMT

You may want to check Facebook and Twitter before heading to the mall the day after Thanksgiving.

Americans settling into spending less?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:42:09 GMT

Americans spent about the same amount in October as in August and September, according to figures released Thursday by a key data service, and they may be settling into new low-spending habits.

Watch concerts free online

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:32 GMT

A new Web site allows music lovers to watch concerts for free online, choosing from five different camera angles as they watch.

Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:27:02 GMT

After a slow start, the Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says.

Holiday airfares close to last year

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:17 GMT

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Americans borrow less, save more

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:30:28 GMT

Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery.

DVD price war: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:13 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.

Amazon.com extends price war on books

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:25:18 GMT

The book price wars are no longer just for pre-orders.

$25 or under gifts for the holidays

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:10:30 GMT

This gift-giving season, $25 and under is the place to be.

Get ready for Black Friday

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:44 GMT

Before you know it, we'll be heading into the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving. And news about this year's Black Friday shopping deals is already leaking out.

Prices at the pump taking a breather

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:31:53 GMT

Gasoline's post-summer ascent leveled off over the weekend, just as consumers begin to decide whether the money they pour into their tanks will force them to cut back on holiday spending.

Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:08:34 GMT

If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again.

Consumers returning to big brands

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:15:37 GMT

Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards.

Sears begins 'Black Friday' sales

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:58:59 GMT

Sears took "Christmas creep" one step further Wednesday, pitching its weekly sales as "Black Friday doorbuster" deals before Halloween.

Study: Retiring at 65 now harder

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:11:35 GMT

Workers in more than half of U.S. households will likely be unable to retire at 65 at the same lifestyle they enjoy today, a new study says.

Google expands its free voice mail

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:54:32 GMT

Google Inc. wants to answer your mobile phone calls when you can't or just don't want to talk.

Groups can score deals online

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:48:27 GMT

From karaoke to kickball, some things just don't work without a group of people. A startup wants to add one more to that list: Online bargain hunting.

Wal-Mart, Amazon.com trade price cuts

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:29:59 GMT

Amazon.com, the largest online bookseller, matched Wal-Mart's $10 price, prompting Wal-Mart to take its offer to $9. By Friday morning, Amazon.com also had priced the books at $9.

Seniors take COLA news in stride

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:34:27 GMT

Frank Ferreira gets about $890 a month from Social Security, most of which he hands over to his daughter to help pay his share of the bills.

Lawmakers seek to extend tax credit

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:55:14 GMT

Hoping to keep the precarious economic recovery on track, the Senate is considering a plan to extend and expand a stimulus-package provision giving first-time homebuyers an $8,000 federal tax credit.

Heating bill likely to stay comfortable

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:31:37 GMT

A nasty winter weather outlook is usually enough to put a crimp in your wallet because of anticipated shortages of fuels like heating oil and natural gas. This year, that is not so likely.

Consumers cut borrowing by $12B

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:13:40 GMT

Consumers reduced their borrowing for the seventh straight month in August, as households trim spending and banks reduce credit card limits.