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Updated: June 09, 2009 4:30:03 PM EDT

Tales from a new coupon-clipping mom

AP Photo/Nati Harnik

OMAHA, Neb. -- The grocery aisle is a daunting place for the uninitiated. At least, it was when I first took on the challenge of what a thrifty neighbor calls "power shopping" -- the feat of clipping coupons, poring over weekly grocery ads and having stores match the lower prices of their Full Story

For safe keeping

"Sales of safes soar as economy slides," proclaim national headlines. While local safe companies say business is steady, they don't necessarily say it's booming. But lock-box inquiries are on the rise. Full Story

Spring Grove mom stretches to save

Daily Record/Sunday News - Paul Kuehnel

Five-year-old Megan Hartlaub enjoys trips to the zoo and spending days at the pool with her mom, Stephanie, and 1-year-old sister, Hope. Full Story

Simple, safe homemade cleaners save money - and the earth

MANY READY-MADE home cleaning solutions contain poisonous or toxic chemicals. In most cases, safer alternatives are available. Full Story

Parking it here

Daily Record/Sunday News - Kate Penn

John and Nina Witmer of Manchester took a walk, cooked hot dogs over a campfire and enjoyed watching the wildlife while camping at Gifford Pinchot State Park last week. Full Story

Cut costs and save on groceries

Daily Record/Sunday News - Kate Penn

Over the years, Katie Howard, spent $40 a week on groceries for a family of four. Two years ago, her bill rose to $65 and now it's $100. Full Story

Updated: July 04, 2009 4:58:08 AM EDT
	ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors NEW YORK—That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and the economy. Full Story ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors ALL BUSINESS: Cash is king for investors Business owners drop prices to build relationships Beware the bully, MBAs adjusting to recession ALL BUSINESS: Investors' tools to understand banks ALL BUSINESS: Investors' tools to understand banks Small companies need holistic midyear checkups Brand loyalty, parking economics, WiFi etiquette ALL BUSINESS: More transparency needed from Fed

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