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Readers on how they’re downsizing the holidays
Readers share plans for downsizing these recession-hardened holidays
Extend the life of your vehicle in 10 easy steps
As economy sputters and stalls, take care to avoid high-dollar repairs
  Experts answer money questions
Dec. 9: A panel of business experts answer viewers’ finance questions, from when to cancel a credit card to what you need to know if you’re considering a short sale of a home.
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10 tips to be a better coupon sleuth
Want to save now? 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to help you upgrade your electronic and paper coupon skills.
  
Quick and easy holiday crafts
Dec. 10: You don’t have to be a master decorator to make your home look festive this holiday season. Michaels’ Jo Pearson shows the TODAY hosts simple and easy holiday crafts that you can make for less than $10.

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The free lunch lives!
Times may be tight, but here are places where you can eat, drink, play and find treasures without paying a dime.
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Gallery: Your latest splurges
Despite tough economic times, readers share photos of recent big-ticket purchases.
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  Still hard at work
What retirement? Here are a dozen notables who let 65 just fly by.

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  See (through) Spot
Artist and medical student Satre Stuelke’s X-ray art project reveals the worlds of wonder that lie beneath the surfaces of everyday objects.

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  Month in Space
Get fresh perspectives on the Crab Nebula, the Milky Way and other wonders in November's roundup of out-of-this-world imagery.

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  Hockey hotshot shows science behind slapshot
Dec. 9: NBC’s Lester Holt reports on some innovative technology that is designed to help Olympic hopefuls prepare for the highest level of competition as part of a new NBC series.

  Latest money video
Experts answer money questions
Dec. 9: A panel of business experts answer viewers’ finance questions, from when to cancel a credit card to what you need to know if you’re considering a short sale of a home.

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  Woods’ alleged mistress: ‘Together forever’
Dec. 10: Jaimee Grubbs, one of the women allegedly romantically involved with golfer Tiger Woods, is speaking out for the first time. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.

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  Economy in Turmoil
Jobless claims rise more than expected
The tally of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose more than expected, after falling for five straight weeks.

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