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Dollar store bargains: Deals or duds?

Almost anywhere you go these days, you can find a dollar store. They have different names but the concepts the same: everything sells for around a buck. But does getting it cheap mean you're getting a good deal?

Some credit card users due a refund

If you recently used your credit or debit card in a foreign country, you may get a refund of money you should never have been charged.

How much exercise for a healthier heart?

If you want a healthy heart, you need to huff and puff. That means regular strength training and aerobic exercise.

Chrysler introduces cheap gas incentive to buyers

It's an offer that's bound to get attention -- buy a Chrysler, a Dodge or a Jeep and you won't pay more than $2.99 a gallon for fuel for the next 36 months. But how much does the buyer really save?

Watch out for signs of a failing deck

Most deck failures don't make the news. But every year hundreds of decks collapse across the country. I went looking for potentially dangerous decks and had no trouble finding them.

Extra water doesn't help your grass

Anyone with a lawn wants it to look nice. Just remember: too much water doesn't help your grass -- it just costs you money.

Could a cell phone spy be targeting you?

Your cell phone helps you keep tabs on the office and chat with friends and family but did you know that someone could use your cell phone to keep tabs on you? It's easier than you might think with some illegal spy software readily available online.

Parents delay decisions about summer camp as economy weakens

As headlines about a struggling economy pour in, parents worried about their wallets are waiting longer to register their children for summer camp and more are asking for financial aid.

Small cars rise with gas prices

More ways to save at the grocery store

Here are some tips on what to look for to get a bigger bang for your buck, besides just clipping coupons.