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This may be the most important story you read all holiday season if you're looking to save money.

In recent years a growing number of stores in New Jersey have started opening their doors on Thanksgiving night to give shoppers a running start to the holiday shopping season.

With only a few days left before the Labor Day long weekend kicks off, a lot of Garden State residents are making plans to head to barbeques, the beach, the golf course - and the malls.

Since the recession, many of us have grown accustomed to walking into a store and taking advantage of buying merchandise at 50 and 70 percent off. As consumer confidence continues to improve, however, many retailers are responding by putting an end to the deep discounts.

If you love using coupons or finding the best deal, you may have your parents to thank for that.

There is no doubt that it is hard to resist a good sale. But, a new study by Consumers Checkbook, or checkbook.org, has discovered that some national retailers have perpetual sales, so those sale prices are actually the real price.

Ever wonder what are the "safe" items to buy if you find yourself shopping the dollar store? Dennis and Judi discussed it on air and even asked the listeners what they think would be safe to buy there and you wouldn't be taking your life in your hands by doing so...

There are two types of people - those who rush to the supermarket for bread and milk upon hearing a snowstorm in the weather forecast, and those who have already had their pantry filled to the brim in case of an emergency.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. retail sales stumbled last month in a sign consumers remained frugal even as gas prices declined and hiring picked up.

A rebounding economy and big discounts fueled Americans to spend more briskly in stores than expected during the winter holiday shopping season.