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Is Black Friday really worth the effort? About 77 million Americans are expected to head to stores on Friday |
Navigating Black Friday Nov. 27: CNBC’s personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich reveals shopping strategies that may save you time and money in the stores and online. |
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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. |
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 Kid chef cooks holiday treats Nov. 27: A 13-year-old cook teaches the TODAY hosts how to whip up a turkey risotto that is perfect for the holidays. |
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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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 | 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. more photos |
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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. more photos |
Technotica with Helen A.S. Popkin |
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 The last roll Nov. 27: Parsons, Kansas, is place that still processes Kodachrome color film, but Kodak has stopped making it, leaving this little town pondering a big question. NBC’s Bob Dotson reports. |
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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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 Stranded dolphin finds new home Nov. 28: Washed ashore during Hurricane Ida, the young mammal was rescued in the nick of time by a crew from a nearby aquarium. Dr. Moby Solangi of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies joins CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla with an update on its status. |
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Economy in Turmoil |
 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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