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Take An Energy-Saver Tour Of Your House!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:30:03 EDT

Danny Lipford showed how you could spot easy ways to save $500 a year or more, on The Early Show.

Best Investment Bets During Bear Markets

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:00:04 EDT

Ray Martin suggested strategies to get you through the current storm, on The Early Show.

Simply Ways To Cut Your Power Bill

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:00:04 EDT

Susan Koeppen's ideas don't even include buying new appliances!

GIs Take Her Hugs Into Battle Zone

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:04 EDT

Paulette Nelson is a USO volunteer who thanks GIs by greeting them on their way to, and when they return home from, war. Flavia Colgan profiles this extraordinary woman.

"Brown-Bagging" It Can Save Lots Of Green

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:30:04 EDT

How does $2,000 a year sound? That's what one report estimates you could keep in your pocket by bringing your lunch to work, rather than getting it from a restaurant. Susan Koeppen explains.

Saving A Bundle On Air Conditioning

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:04 EDT

Susan Koeppen had tips on central air, window units, and more, on The Early Show.

As Times Get Tougher, So Do $$ Decisions

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:04 EDT

Ray Martin answered questions about IndyMac, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and much more, on The Early Show.

Bobby Flay's Retro Burgers

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:05 EDT

The Early Show's resident chef is opening his first burger joint, and he shared recipes from its menu on the show

Dogs You Don't See Every Day

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Dr. Debbye Turner looks at unique canine breeds, on The Early Show.

Airlines Finding New Ways To Pinch Pennies

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:05 EDT

Drivers aren't the only ones getting socked by the skyrocketing price of gas: airlines are forced to spend billions more on fuel. As Susan Koeppen reports, the high price of oil is forcing carriers to take creative steps to cut costs.

Dealing With Sinking 401ks

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:03 EDT

Ray Martin offered words of wisdom, on The Early Show.

Protecting Your Pooch From The Summer Heat

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:04 EDT

The dog days of summer are upon us and that can mean big discomfort for your dog. Dr. Debbye Turner has some important tips to keep your canine cool when the mercury rises.

Healthy, Fun Summer Snacks For Kids

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:30:03 EDT

Dietician Keri Glassman got creative, on The Early Show.

Food Safety When Dining Outdoors

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:00:04 EDT

Dietician Keri Glassman went through precautions to take when packing, preparing and eating food from coolers, on The Early Show.

Gas Prices Changing Ways Police Patrol

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:03 EDT

They're walking beats more and idling the cars they do drive less, as well as using bikes and scooters and taking other steps, reports Susan Koeppen.

Best Of Worst -- July 4th Foods

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:03 EDT

Dietician Keri Glassman had advice on the choices to make when you splurge on the holiday.

Chic, Cheap Gifts For Party Hostesses

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:03 EDT

Katie Lee Joel had plenty, and recipes for tasty goodies, on The Early Show. She noted that there'll be more need for them, as the weak economy keeps people home more -- and they throw more soirees!

Colin Cowie's Cool Summer Cocktails

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Summer soirees are the best time to create fabulous and unique cocktails. Renowned event planner Colin Cowie offers tips and recipes for drinks to keep feeling cool all summer long.

UPS Delivers Gas-Saving Strategy

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:04 EDT

UPS is known for its brown trucks. But here's something you may not know: the drivers of those trucks make it a point to only turn right.Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen explains how and its making a big difference.

BlackBerrys Focus Of Workers' Rights Flap

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:30:03 EDT

Employees are starting to demand overtime pay for using them on company business after-hours, reports Tracy Smith. And she says some companies are going along -- up to a point.

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"Smart" Clothes: Fashion With Function

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:30:02 EDT

They protect you from the sun and bugs, and can even track you! Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen filled in viewers.

When Bank Says No, Peers Could Say Yes!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:00:03 EDT

Ray Martin explained the ins-and-outs of "peer-to-peer" loans from one person to another, on The Early Show.

How To Rent Gas Misers, Not Guzzlers

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:30:04 EDT

Susan Koeppen reports that economy models are hard to come by now, but there are ways to up your odds.

Flay Does Duck For Father's Day Dinner

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:04 EDT

It's a family favorite, and Bobby showed how anyone can make it at home, on The Early Show.

Laila Ali: Pregnancy's A Bonding Time

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:04 EDT

She suggests numerous ways to get closer to your partner while you're expecting, on The Early Show.

Mood Foods Can Help Lift Your Spirits

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:03 EDT

Registered dietician Keri Glassman pointed them out, on The Early Show. Various foods can make you feel calm, energized, alleviate depression, etc.

Crying In Your Beer Over Its Price

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:00:04 EDT

The rising costs of ingredients and transporting it are being reflected, and that's prompting some folks to change their consumption habits, reports Susan Koeppen.

Doubts Cast On Vitamin Supplements

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:30:03 EDT

Can some do more harm than good? How much is too much to take? Dr. Mallika Marshall answered those and many other questions, and got specific, on The Early Show.

Signs Point To Big Brown Triple Crown

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:03 EDT

Only one horse is seen as a real threat to beat the odds-on favorite in the Belmont Stakes, reports Dr. Debbye Turner. If Big Brown triumphs, he'd be the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years.

"Splurge" Meals, For A Steal!

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:30:03 EDT

Katie Lee Joel had recipes to let you eat like royalty -- on a real-world budget, on The Early Show. The key is -- substitution.

Swap Till You Drop!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:05 EDT

Susan Koeppen looks at modern swap meets -- they're held online, enabling you to barter for goods you want. She points to four popular swapping sites, each dealing in different categories of merchandise.

Tabletops That Won't Break The Bank

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:05 EDT

Master event planner Colin Cowie shared ideas on entertaining in style, on a budget, on The Early Show.

Vacation On The Cheap!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:00:03 EDT

Susan Koeppen suggested innovative ways to beat the high price of gas and the weak dollar this summer, on The Early Show.

First Aid For Pets: Be Prepared

Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00:02 EDT

Dr. Debbye Turner told what to have on hand, and how to use it, on The Early Show. She says the advice is even more important when the weather warms and we're more likely take our pets with us when we leave the house.

Eyes Need Protection From Sun, Too

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00:01 EDT

It's not just your skin you have to shield from UV rays, says Dr. Emily Senay, who adds it's important for parents to watch out for kids' eyes, as well.

Bobby Flay Says "Grill It!"

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:30:03 EDT

And the "King of the Grill" followed his new book's advice, on The Early Show, with chicken and asparagus on the menu.

Getting Guidance From A Dating Coach

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:04 EDT

They can help you fix flaws in your approach, to improve your love live. The Early Show sought one out in the conclusion of its series, "How To Date In 2008."

Selling A House In A Buyers' Market

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:30:06 EDT

Ray Martin suggests strategies offered by real estate pros.

Dating 101

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:30:02 EDT

"Dating school" teaches singles how to go about it. Susan Koeppen took a look as part of the Early Show series, "How To Date In 2008."

The Art Of Flirting

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:30:03 EDT

Is it disappearing, due to modern technology? An expert weighed in, and offered tips, as The Early Show continued its series, "How To Date in 2008."

Matchmaker, Matchmaker....

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:00:04 EDT

They're very much still around, as Susan Koeppen showed in the series, "How To Date in 2008." Many today do it -- for a living.

Connecting Via Online Dating

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:30:02 EDT

The Early Show explained how to up your odds, in its weeklong series "How To Date In 2008." Experts offered advice on online dating techniques and making your online photos and profiles as good as they can be.

Finding That Special Someone

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:30:02 EDT

The Early Show is telling "How To Date In 2008" in a weeklong series. Susan Koeppen outlines it.

Save Big On Purchases, A Little At A Time

Sat, 17 May 2008 10:30:01 EDT

Seemingly small steps to save money can add up, and Ray Martin suggested several, on The Early Show.

Teen Exercise May Help Avert Breast Cancer

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:00:03 EDT

A new study suggests the biggest benefit comes from regular exercise from the ages of 12-through-22. Dr. Emily Senay discussed the research, on The Early Show.

Save BIG On Your Food Bill

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:02 EDT

Grocery outlet stores sell items for much less than regular grocery stores, reports Susan Koeppen.

Student Loan Landscape Changing

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:02 EDT

It's for the better in some ways, but not others, says Early Show money maven Ray Martin, who offers guidance to students and parents.

Katie Lee Joel's Easy Appetizers

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:30:01 EDT

The new Early Show contributor offers recipes from her first cookbook, "The Comfort Table."

Punch, Cocktails Katie Lee Joel's Way

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:30:01 EDT

The new Early Show contributor serves them up right out of her first cookbook, "The Comfort Table."

With Times Tough, People Piling On Debt

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00:01 EDT

They're turning more and more to credit cards and home equity loans to get by, but Ray Martin pointed to the pitfalls of such strategies, on The Early Show.

Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:03 EDT

Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that topic and others from queries from viewers, namely, how to find the lowest gas prices and where to find online shopping discount coupons.

Coping With "The Big Squeeze"

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:30:03 EDT

The Early Show visited a family taking dramatic steps to curb spending, and Susan Koeppen offered tips on how you could cut back, as well.

Save On Summer Travel

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:30:03 EDT

Susan Koeppen Helps You Come To Grips With High Gas Prices, And More

Important, Common First-Aid Mistakes

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:30:03 EDT

They can make all the difference during emergencies, so Dr. Emily Senay treated not-so-wise conventional wisdom, on The Early Show.

Mid-Size Cars Make Safety Strides

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:30:01 EDT

Several mid-size cars have made strides in protecting motorists in side crashes through standard air bags and improved designs, the insurance industry reports.

Keep Your Pet Safe On The Road

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:30:03 EDT

Dr. Debbye Turner offered tips and pointed to products, on The Early Show.

How Does Your Doggie's IQ Stack Up?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:06 EDT

Dr. Debbye Turner says a new test may help you find out.

Should You Use Cell Phones At Gas Pumps?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:00:04 EDT

Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that question, and ones on using used car seats, and on tire expiration dates,

Mortgage Mess "Hitting Home Early"

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:00:01 EDT

The Early Show calls on its resident financial adviser, Ray Martin, and other experts try to help desperate homeowners, in a special series.

Bobby Flay's Kentucky Derby Delights

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:05 EDT

He's already in the homestretch of preps for parties for the big race, and offers recipes for many goodies, on The Early Show.

Food Prices Follow Fuel Through The Roof

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:06 EDT

Susan Koeppen explored the skyrocketing prices, on The Early Show.

Cat-Proofing Your Home

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:30:02 EDT

Dr. Debbye Turner tells how to get them to stop annoying things they do, such as scratching furniture, jumping on counters, and chewing plants.

Pet Care Tips For Real Easter Bunnies

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:00:03 EDT

Every year at Easter time, many parents give their kids rabbits as pets, only to have to turn them over to an animal shelter because they're too difficult to care for. Debbye Turner explains what people need to know before adopting a bunny.

The Real Skinny On Nutrition Myths

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:00:03 EDT

We've all heard the advice: drink eight glasses of water a day, late-night dinners make you fat, slow-cooked oatmeal is better for you than instant. As it turns out, some of this advice is just plain useless, as Dr. Mallika Marshall explains.

Stingray Attack: Fall Likely Killed Woman

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:00:04 EDT

A 75-pound stingray killed a woman when it flew out of the water and struck her as she rode a boat in the Florida Keys. The impact likely killed the woman, and she did not appear to have puncture wounds from the ray's barb.

Flay's Recipes For Leftover Easter Eggs

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:05 EDT

Why let them go to waste? The Early Show's resident chef shows how to put them to great, delicious use!

Leafy Veggie Contamination Rate Rising

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:30:03 EDT

The CDC says consumption of leafy greens is up 9 percent, but related illnesses increased 39 percent in the decade ending with 2005.

Report: Alzheimer's To Hit 1 In 8 Boomers

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:00:03 EDT

That's ten million in all, researchers estimate. As the number of people with the disease increases, do does the burden on caregivers. But the Alzheimer's Association says effective treatments may be on the horizon.

Taking From 401(k) For Mortgage: Bad Idea

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:00:04 EDT

The Early Show's resident financial adviser, Ray Martin, advises strongly against it.

What You Must Know About Smoke Detectors

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:30:03 EST

Susan Koeppen offered a detailed look at the life-savers, including plenty you may not realize, on The Early Show.

How Do I Get A Head Start On Sales?

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:30:04 EST

Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that question, and ones on rebates, free credit reports, and mystery shopper scams.

Eggs -- Great For Dinner!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:30:03 EST

Bobby Flay shared some egg-citing recipes, on The Early Show.

Heading Off Dangerous Toys At The Ports

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:04 EST

The Consumer Product safety Commission is putting inspectors at some of the busiest, checking shipments of toys and other goods.