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Today’s Money: Cyber Monday

If you didn’t want to brave the mall on Black Friday, today is your chance to nab some great deals — and you still don’t have to go to the mall! With Cyber Monday comes offers of free shipping, online “doorbuster” deals, and much more. This morning on Today, I spoke with Natalie about how to maximize your savings today. To see what sites to check out — as well as which unexpected sources are offering deals — check out the video clip below.

 

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USA Weekend: Save money on (almost) everything

Do you know how to cut your cell phone bill, or the insider’s trick that can get you up to $1,000 off the price of a car? I spoke to the experts to bring you the best money savings tips — for all aspects of life. To see how to save on pets, the electricity bill and even the latest fashion, check out my latest piece in USA Weekend.

Credit.com: Debt Diet Challenge, Week #8

With each passing week, my Credit.com Debt Diet participants get savvier and savvier about paying off their debt. This week, one learned the psychological benefits of paying off bills as they come, rather than in one chunk at the end of the month. Another learned to break her goals into smaller steps so it’s easier to see the progress. For more on what they’re learning and how they’re doing, see what the Debt Diet participants are blogging about this week.

Newsweek: How to live like a duchess

Kate Middleton is living quite the charmed life, full of fairytale weddings, exotic trips and, most importantly, really amazing clothes. And while certain parts of her life are out of reach (ahem, Prince William), there are other aspects that are quite accessible. In my latest Newsweek column, I tell you how you can live like a princess — without spending like one!

Today’s Money: Back to school savings

According to the National Federation of Retailers, parents will spend up to $600 on school supplies for the 2011-2012 school year. This morning on Today, I talked about how you can cut those costs. To see why you should avoid that Justin Bieber backpack, check out the video clip below.

 

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AOL: You’ve got… Mind over Money

Last week I went over to AOL to talk about why it’s always good to take a “purchasing pause” for their “You’ve Got” series. To find out what this means, as well as other ways you can have mind over money, check out the video clip below!

wowOwow: The Psychology of Bargains

Do you get a thrill out of a good deal, only to go home and realize that, were it not for the sale, you never would have purchased that item? It happens to me more than I’d like to admit. So check out my latest  wowOwow post, in which I explore the psychology of bargains and tell you how to NOT be a sucker for a sale.

Today’s Money: Penny-pinching habits

Only 18,000 jobs were added to the U.S economy in June. As a result, many people are still in hibernation mode when it comes to spending. This morning on Today, I discussed the areas in which Americans are increasingly cutting back. To see these penny-pinching tricks and more, check out the video clip below.

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New York Daily News: Non-Extreme Couponing

Do you love the savings produced from coupons but don’t have time to make extreme couponing your full-time job? Check out my latest New York Daily News column, where I provide some time-efficient tips on how to save big bucks at the grocery store.

New York Daily News: Mortgages

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I give you a true or false quiz to help you learn some mortgage basics.

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