Saving a Buck Stories
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Saving a Buck: text books Video
If you're footing the bill on a college education right now, you know it all adds up quickly. Tuition, fees, room and board and what about those textbooks? Now there is an opportunity for students to pay a fraction of the cost as publishers make a move to e-reader technology. An e-reader is an... more
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Saving a Buck: Eat healthy on $86 per month Video
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Integris Hospital seminar is helping people eat healthy for $86 per month. Carla Espinoza is the teacher. She says she was forced to severely cut her grocery budget when her disability check dropped by almost 60 percent. She knew she had to make drastic changes, but didn't want... more
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Saving a Buck: designer budget shopping Video
OKLAHOMA CITY -- There's a new way to save some money on your wardrobe. Look for the building with the blue roof on the corner of Northwest 23rd and Virginia. Inside the nine-room, 3000 sq. ft. house, it's packed with designer clothes, appliances and home decor. Oklahoma City University student... more
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Saving a Buck: tax free shopping this weekend Video
Tax free shopping, it's a great way to save a buck! This weekend is Oklahoma's tax free shopping weekend, giving you the chance to stock up on those back-to-school clothes and shoes or just get something new for yourself. Stores across the metro are getting ready for a tax-free holiday. Caleb... more
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Saving A Buck: mortgage myths Video
For many, buying a home will be the biggest investment of their lives. But the process can seem complicated, especially since the rules have recently changed. Making false assumptions about home ownership can cost buyers and current owners their life savings. "It's confusing, in part, because they... more
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Saving a Buck: canceling credit cards Video
High interest rates and fees may have you considering closing those credit card accounts, but before you do, be warned there could be some hassle involved. Just ask Nicole Bauer. She's trying to live her life credit card free. As a student, she steers clear of credit cards. However, that wasn't... more
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Saving a Buck: prizes you can't afford to win Video
Everyone wants to be a winner and most are willing to shell out some cash for the chance. But there are some big prizes that once you win, come with a catch or two. Top on that list is a home. It can be a great thing as long as you know exactly what you are getting. The Place family from Yukon is... more
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Saving a Buck: your dream home Video
Saving a Buck when it comes to building a brand new home may sound impossible, but it doesn't have to be. Turns out, you can build the home of your dreams without paying a fortune. In fact, you may be able to save thousands and come out with a new home, in some cases, worth more than you pay.... more
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Saving a Buck: worst deals warning Video
In this economy, so many Oklahomans are keeping an eye out for the best ways to save a buck. But it's frustrating when we come across those raw deals that carry more questions than answers. Let's start with premium gasoline. Matt Skinner, spokesman for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, says... more
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Saving a Buck: Composting Video
Getting your garden ready takes time and a little money. Though there is one way you can turn your trash into garden treasure and save a buck in the process. Catherine Reynolds has been gardening for just a couple of years. She considers herself a novice and is trying her best to keep everything... more
Money Managing Tips
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Tips of the day: Stop money from leaking out of your budget Photos
Every household has financial leaks -- the surprising ways in which money escapes. Find out how to... more
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7 Steps to Getting Promoted
You have been in the same position for years. You love the company you work for, your commute is... more
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Man, what a bargain Photo
It cost me $44.93 to look like a million bucks. more
