Bargains on Shine

Stop Aging Now!

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These over-the-counter products have been proven to slow down the ravages of time

-Paige Herman Axel, BettyConfidential.com

Ask any dermatologist what…

How to get bargains in a recession

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With the economy in a recession, money is tight, goods are expensive, and luckily you can haggle almost anything these days. The drastic increase in unemployment means it is even more important to save for the unexpected. Everyone should have at least three months of living expenses in easily accessible savings. With the economy in a slump, it's definitely a buyer's market.

Follow these steps to get bargains in a recession.

Never Pay Full Price (Or Go To The Mall) Again—We Show You How

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You would think by now hunting down deals online would be second nature. Trouble is, there are so many bargains to be had, it’s tough to keep up with all of them.

Here’s our quick guide to sites to bookmark, clubs to join and sale alerts you shouldn’t miss.

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The Best Deals, Contests and Freebies of the Week

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It's certainly no secret that I live for a good bargain (I think my love for amazing drugstore products and makeup under $5 has made that pretty clear). What I love even more than a bargain -- free stuff! That's why I'm spreadin' the love and sharing the best deals and freebies I've found this week. Enjoy!

Vacationing: stay or go?

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Staycations are the talk of the town this summer. With skyrocketing gas prices and more fees at the airport, it's not hard to understand why. Fewer Americans are taking to the skies this summer compared to last, according to the Air Transport Association. But sometimes the best part of a little R&R is the getaway-literally getting away from it all. Who can truly relax with real-world worries constantly intruding on your time off?

Who's Hiring Now? Places that help people save money—or find jobs

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While headlines continue to report on the grim state of the job market, people are finding jobs every day. This ongoing series will bring you snapshots of who’s getting hired now with the backstories of how they snagged their jobs.

This week’s stories come from Coupons.com, an online coupon distributor in California, which is rapidly expanding, and Bottomless Closet, a nonprofit in New York that trains low-income woman in job interviewing skills, and which just added one new position. I liked these two stories because they show that job opportunities have a relationship to the news. The growth of Coupons.com feeds off of two big news trends -- everyone is looking to save money and newspapers are cutting pages. Another big news story is that volunteerism is up (both because of President Obama’s call to action and the large number of unemployed people who are giving their time), so again, it makes sense to see new hiring at an organization staffed by volunteers, especially one whose mission is to help women find jobs.

Spring shoes for every style, all under $50 (!)

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One of the things I love about spring and summer (OK, actually, I love almost everything about spring and summer) is that the clothes, shoes, and accessories are more affordable than they are in the fall, which means we can all look really amazing and stylish in stuff that costs a fraction of…