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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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 Is Black Friday the best day for deals? Nov. 27: TODAY’s consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman reveals what items you should make sure to grab today and what you should hold off on. |
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 Family ditches home for RV Nov. 27: With the high rate of foreclosures, many families are going to extremes to survive. NBC's Michelle Franzen has the story of one family who is spending their days on the road. |
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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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