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Veteran newspaper journalist Laura T. Coffey writes a column for TODAYshow.com called “10 Tips for Keeping Your Money in Your Wallet.” Her crusade to help consumers make smart financial decisions began in 1996, when she fell victim to a scam and lost $1,700. (Don't worry — she got even.) Feel free to e-mail Laura with your feeback, tips and questions.

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Black Friday shopping deals to linger?
Nov. 28: The holiday retail season has officially begun, with shoppers crowding stores over the long weekend. NBC’s Ron Allen examines just how long the spree may continue.

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Jobs, spending data hint at recovery
In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000 last week for the first time since January.

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