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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. |
Clickable: Hottest budget beauty gifts Nov. 30: TODAY's Sara Haines visits the offices of Glamour magazine to check out some of this season's hottest holiday beauty gifts. |
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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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Online shopping goes big on Cyber Monday Nov. 30: Retailers are hoping that Americans will shop online today, dubbed “Cyber Monday,” historically the biggest day for Internet sales. CNBC’s Jane Wells reports. |
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Dubai crisis causes worldwide ripples Nov. 30: Financial problems in Dubai are leading to panic among investors around the world. CNBC’s Erin Burnett reports on why the Middle East city is having such a big impact on the global economy. |
Whoa, baby! Pair welcomes 15-pound boy Nov. 29: Proud parents Wendi and Mike Dolton join CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla to discuss the family’s big bundle of joy. |
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Black workers' crisis may linger after upturn The recession has compounded a decades-long problem facing black workers, leaving experts worried blacks will remain in crisis even in a recovery. |
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