The way to get the best deal on anything from dry cleaning to a new car is to employ the same technique humans have used since they learned to communicate.
Dozens of Texas drivers had a chance to gas up their cars at prices not seen in more than a decade, thanks to a computer error.
Penny auction sites have a somewhat dodgy -- but deserved -- reputation, but here's one that could actually snag you a deal.
Coupon use in the US boomed in 2011, but do you know who uses the most coupons?
For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants will offer free buttermilk pancakes to raise money for charity.
It's a great time to buy winter apparel and electronics. But hold off on the iPad 2 and laptops for now, unless you're looking for a desktop replacement.
As Black Friday approaches, Wal-Mart reduces prices on many top holiday toys. Will the competition follow suit?
With competition for consumer dollars tight, stores are starting their Black Friday sales earlier than ever -- but is that really what we want?
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