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Save BIG On Your Food Bill

Koeppen: Grocery Outlet Stores Sell Items For Much Less Than Regular Grocery Stores

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Student Loan Landscape Changing

For The Better In Some Ways, But Not Others, Says Ray Martin, Who Offers Guidance

Play VideoVideo: The Soaring Costs Of College



Katie Lee Joel's Easy Appetizers

New Early Show Contributor Offers Recipes From Her First Cookbook

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Punch, Cocktails Katie Lee Joel's Way

New Early Show Contributor Offers Them Right Out Of Her First Cookbook

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With Times Tough, People Piling On Debt

Ray Martin Points To Pitfalls Of Turning To Credit Cards, Home Equity Loans To Get By



Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate

Susan Koeppen Tackles That Topic, Other Queries From Viewers In "Ask It Early"

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Coping With "The Big Squeeze"

Family Takes Dramatic Steps To Curb Spending; Susan Koeppen Offers Tips On How You Could

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Save On Summer Travel

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

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Important, Common First-Aid Mistakes

They Can Make All The Difference During Emergencies; Dr. Emily Senay Treats Conventional Wisdom

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Mid-Size Cars Make Safety Strides

Latest Round Of Crash Testing Shows Big Improvement For Some Models Over 4 Years

Play VideoVideo: Bigger Isn't Safer With SUVs



Keep Your Pet Safe On The Road

Dr. Debbye Turner Offers Tips, Points To Products

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How Does Your Doggie's IQ Stack Up?

Dr. Debbye Turner Says A New Test May Help You Find Out

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Should You Use Cell Phones At Gas Pumps?

Susan Koeppen Tackles That Question, Others From Viewers In "Ask It Early"

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Mortgage Mess "Hitting Home Early"

The Early Show's Ray Martin, Other Experts Try To Help Desperate Homeowners


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