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Wednesday, February 29, 2012  With no end in site to the increase at the pump, more people are looking for ways to save on fuel costs.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Cyber Monday ... the much hyped online holiday shopping season, may be little more than a clever marketing ploy.

Friday, August 19, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for August 19, we talk about saving a little money.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  KHQA's Rajah Maples sat down with some area residents who lived through the Great Depression for some advice on how to make it when times are tight.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More cuts in Illinois' budget could mean changes at your county fair this summer. Governor Quinn's budget proposal set aside $900,000 for county fair distribution.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  While CFL's consume only half the electricity of a regular light bulb and last longer, they're also filled with mercury, a toxic gas. They can be pretty dangerous if not disposed of properly.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010  An eight-year veteran of the Black Friday madness says she's not going through the hassle this year. Jen Bell says now days, the famous Friday isn't the best money saver. She says most of your doorbuster deals are actually priced higher than what you could get at another date.

Friday, June 11, 2010  In this Safe Family Report we look at coupons. We tell you what to look for when saving money.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  A local mechanic reminds you - "don't ignore your tire light." If it comes on, check the tire pressure. If it doesn't go off, the high-tech sensor could be warning you of another problem.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  It's never a bad idea to save some green -- whether it's during a tight economy or not.KHQA's Rajah Maples talked with a local veterinarian and did a little research for some ideas on how to pinch pennies without compromising your four-legged friend's health.