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by Nicole DowSenior WriterBack-to-school shopping may be exciting for the kids who get new gear, but less so for the parents who have to pay for it all.A survey from the National Retail Federation found that parents with kids in elementary through high school planned to spend an average of $848.90 on clothing, electronics and school supplies in 2021, the most recent year available.Some shoppers will get a little relief

by Adam Hardy, Veronica Matthews Where can you find antique Pez dispensers, hot vintage heels and (finally!) the perfect lamp to match your weirdly patterned bedspread — all on sale for just a few bucks? Or better yet, where can you sell them to make some extra cash? We’ll give you a hint: It’s not Walmart. At least, not our Walmart. (And if yours fits the bill… would you let

by Nicole DowSenior Writer You know that sinking feeling when you see the “check engine” light illuminate your dashboard or hear strange noises coming from under your hood? That’s the dread of having to take your car to the shop and not knowing how you’ll pay for the repair. National auto chains like Pep Boys, Midas and Firestone offer store credit cards because they know customers aren’t prepared to pay

by Katherine Snow SmithContributorNeighbors rave about the spiced nuts you make and give out at Christmas. Friends say all they want for their birthday is a batch of your pimento cheese. Anytime there’s a potluck at the office, co-workers insist you bring your famous coffee cake.“You could make money selling this,” everyone says. If you’ve heard this compliment five or more times, you need to consider it.There are plenty of

by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer When it comes to finding the best cheap cell phone plans, the sheer choice in the market can feel overwhelming, especially if you are looking for a plan that satisfies your budget. The perfect plan for you may vary depending on how much data you use each month, the time you spend chatting on the phone and whether you are a text-message aficionado or not. Whether

by Danielle BraffContributor It doesn’t matter if you’ve got curly hair, oily hair, natural hair or color-treated hair. You want your hair to look fabulous and even good cheap shampoo can make that happen. Yes, even drugstore shampoos can give you luxurious locks for less than $9 a bottle, way less. Watch for sales, especially buy-one-get-one free details, to maximize your savings. If $9 for a bottle of shampoo seems