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While some of us are still running around trying to finish our holiday shopping, here's a heads-up on where to score the best after-Christmas deals of 2023 here in Minnesota.

Barnes and Noble rolls out their Educator Appreciation Days - an event that offers a healthy discount to those in the education field.

Live Nation’s National Concert Week has returned for 2018, with dozens of bands offering $20 tickets for upcoming U.S. concerts.

It was my birthday last Saturday and I was reminded every time I opened my email box.  It seems that lately my email box is filled with reward program offers, birthday club freebies and deals from businesses that can save me $$$.  I'm sure you do too, so let's swap info and save even more money.  These are the ones I have.

Darden-owned Olive Garden has been struggling for some time now.  To offset sluggish sales, they recently went on a "health" kick, serving smaller portions in an attempt to lure customers back.  Now it appears they're going the opposite direction.

My wife's family has a little group that heads out on Black Friday and buys deals and sales at stores in the area. I found this website that shows you ads early, and in some cases will let you print coupons.

Holiday shopping is right around the corner, and some are in dread of the event. With large crowds, impulse buying, and limited sale merchandise, many opt for internet shopping. For those who prefer to shop "in store," there are great deals to be had now because inventory is plentiful, the stores are less crowded and your stress level isn’t so high you’ll be making bad decisions. Read Mo

One good result of the forever-failing economy:  Even-cheaper eats at your favorite fast food restaurant. It's not because the fast-food behemoths want to go so low. It's because they have to. After some improvement late last year and earlier this year, the $236 billion fast-food industry — with the notable exception of McDonald's — is mostly heading south, again.

I love yard sales. The key to locating a great sale is time. One needs the time to check out as many sales as possible until you find a good one.   Aaron LaPedis, author of "The Garage Sale Millionaire," has hosted some 50 garage sales of his own and frequents them in search of artwork and antiques. Don...