11 ways to strike gold on Black Friday [Consumer Reports] “We’ve compiled the following savvy-shopper’s guide.”

A Salesman Tells How to Negotiate for the Best Price on Electronics [Free Money Finance] “How we can best negotiate savings on electronics.”

Scaling Back Your Holiday Parties [Wall Street Journal] “Here are 10 tips on how to throw a stunning party on a less-than-spectacular budget.”

The 5 Best Places to Stash Your Cash [US News] “Here are five places to park your cash for a decent return.”

How to deal with a job layoff [MSN Money] “Here’s a checklist of things to do now and later.”

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