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By Sue Stock

April 4, 2009

Everyone wins when Tar Heels win

CHAPEL HILL -- If the Tar Heels win a national championship Monday, anything blue will turn into cool green cash. That's why local merchants -- regardless of their school affiliations -- are wishing them good luck. Already, there's been an uptick in traff... Read More

March 18, 2009

Drinkers are thirsty, but also thrifty

RALEIGH — PBR instead of Stella Artois.Absolut rather than Grey Goose vodka.Two Buck Chuck replaces Veuve Clicquot.When the economy goes bad, people don't stop drinking. They do, however, rethink their choices. And that is hurting everyone in the bo... Read More

January 25, 2009

Liquidation sales can be a damp deal

Liquidation sales are not supposed to save you money. Their sole purpose is to squeeze every possible penny of profit from the inventory of a dying retailer. And that's something you ought to know, with an ever-growing list of bankrupt retailers plasterin... Read More

January 14, 2009

Restaurants hope to stay afloat with price cuts, specials

For a nation that loves to eat out, there are cheap eats to be had. But even $5 footlongs and dollar burgers may not be enough to entice recession-era diners. Confronting declining traffic, rising food prices and the normal winter slowdown, restaurant own... Read More

Cell phones allow for paperless coupons

RALEIGH - If clipping coupons with scissors just seems so passe, use your cell phone instead. At least that's what companies are hoping you will do as more of them venture into the world of electronic coupons and discounts. Already shoppers can print coup... Read More