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HAPPENING NOW: Sell old items, score new ones

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video Pass It On Cape Fear is hosting another huge consignment sale this weekend, but you can drop off items for consignment now. WWAY provides a full schedule of events for the weekend Full story...
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Petals, stems and vases, oh my!

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video Shopping for Valentine's Day gifts can get tough, but the GMC anchor team breaks it down for you by calling in an expert florist to show off an arrangement for every price point. Full story...
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Marino on Money: Giving on a budget

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video Do you have a cause that you'd love to give to, but just aren't sure if you can afford it? Certified financial planner Ross Marino has some tips on how to give on a budget. Full story...
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How are fiscal cliff talks affecting your spending?

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videoWith legislators deadlocked as usual, many are worried about a fall over the fiscal cliff. But that's in Washington. What about here at home? We went out to see how the fiscal cliff is affecting Christmas in our town. Full story...
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Energy Star tax holiday this weekend

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You can save money and energy when you shop for certain items through Sunday. The Energy Star-rated appliance sales tax holiday is now in effect. Full story...
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Halloween costumes on a budget

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videoWhether you're a procrastinator or trying to stay within a budget, 'Good Morning Carolina' has last-minute costume ideas for you. Full story...
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Save money with local Facebook friends

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Similar to Craigslist, people can post items for sale. But "Hampstead Trade, Borrow, Sell and Swap!" is different because it is a streamlined Facebook group area residents can join and then post photos of items for sale, search for items they want or even ask to borrow something from a fellow group member. Full story...
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Restaurant peak hours

Is a meal at your favorite restaurant worth more on a Saturday night than on a Thursday?
Some owners seem to think so. They're joining a movement toward variable pricing. It's a trend that started in the skies... And could soon be landing at a restaurant near you.

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Gas, air travel prices expected to rise as Isaac hits Gulf

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video As Isaac barrels down on the Gulf Coast, how will the storm affect your wallet at the gas pump? According to AAA, the storm is expected to drive up costs on the road and in the air. Full story...
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CONSUMER ALERT: More than one million GE dishwashers recalled due to fire hazard

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More than a million GE dishwashers are being recalled because of heating elements that can fail and cause fires. Full story...
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Marino On Money: Online Shopping

One of the fastest growing types of retail is e-commerce...but is it too easy? Many young people trying to learn how to budget could get themselves in trouble fast when racking up purchases on credit. Certified financial planner Ross Marino explains.
www.rossmarino.com

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Swappers trade homemade items

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videoIt's a phenomenon that's taking the country by storm and now it's in the Port City. If you have any home-grown, homemade, or home-brewed items laying around the house you could turn them into something useful at the Port City swap meet. Full story...
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Woman says ad for TV antenna misleads consumers

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video How would you like "Free TV with no bills?" That's what a newspaper ad boasts, but it's leaving some consumers feeling misled and tricked. Full story...
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Duke, Progress promise to build new power lines

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Duke Energy and Progress Energy say they're willing to spend $110 million on new power transmission lines as they try to get federal approval for a merger creating the largest US electric utility. Full story...
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FDA to investigate safety of inhalable caffeine

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The Food and Drug Administration will launch a safety investigation of a new product that allows consumers to inhale caffeine through a lipstick-sized portable device, rather than drinking it. Full story...
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