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08/28/2008

School lunch costs: Buy or brown bag it
As the school year begins, families on tight budgets are saving money wherever they can and that could mean brown bag lunches instead of buying them at school.

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08/18/2008

Norfolk man pumped about savings with water-for-gas conversion
Since our story last month, 13News viewers have asked whether Art Green is really saving money. "It's a brand new truck, Joe. It has been reborn," he says.

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08/14/2008

New Goodwill Thrift Store opens in Va. Beach
"It was amazing. At 9:00 a.m., we had a line at the door," said manager Danielle Cronin.

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08/07/2008

Thieves skim credit/debit card at gas pumps
Thieves can tap into your private information when you pay at the pump.

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08/04/2008

Many leave the car and ride bike instead
Keith Wygant of Va. Beach makes a 10-mile trek to work each day instead of taking his pick-up truck.

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08/01/2008

Virginia has no law to punish retailers who wrongly collect sales tax
Officials say 200 auditors just aren't enough to spend a few short hours, on occasion, spot checking retailers like we did, to make sure they're not charging tax on tax-exempt items.

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Repairs are the 'sole' of Norfolk shoe business
Cobbler Jeff Evans says business at his shop in Norfolk is up 11 percent over this time last year.

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07/30/2008

Mass transit is often mass chaos
Regina Mobley hopped the bus to find out what many people have been complaining about when they leave their cars and hop on the bus.

Video: Regina's story

Poll: Rate HRT

07/23/2008

Thrift stores good for those watching their money
Many people are always looking for a good deal, but in these tight times, it's especially true.

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07/18/2008

Water-to-gas conversion fuels savings for Norfolk man
Art Green swears he's saving 25% after installing lines, jars filled with water and baking soda and splitter cables in his V-8 truck.

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07/17/2008

Cutting back is a must to get out of debt
While you can't control prices, you can control what you spend. Cutting back often requires lifestyle changes.

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07/14/2008

13News Investigates: State calls tax-exempt charges "small mistakes"
A 13News Money Watch Investigation found more than 1,200 major retailers wrongly charging sales tax on non-prescription drugs.

Video: 13News Report

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07/10/2008

Small savings add up in the end
From refilling printer cartridges to using the free resources of your library, you can save hundreds of dollars a year.

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07/09/2008

Internet technology can save you hundreds in phone costs
These days, everyone has a phone -- or two – whether it's the traditional land-line or a cell phone or both. There are ways to save money, no matter what you use.

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07/08/2008

Changing deductibles assure you of coverage and savings
People get insurance for unexpected losses, whether it's from a storm or fire or accidents on the road.

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07/07/2008

Bag savings by spending smart at the grocery store
The average family spends about $8,500 a year on groceries, so making changes to get a 20% savings would pocket about $1,700.

07/03/2008

Device calculates the costs of electricity use in your home
Kill-A-Watt plugs into any electrical item and measures usage time and kilowatt hour so you can determine which items use the most electricity.

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07/02/2008

Bag the savings at the grocery store
13News shopped for ten of the basic "must haves" from six different grocery stores to help you save money.

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13News Follow-up: Sales tax investigation sparks review by state, retailers
"We won't tolerate it. If we catch them, they'll realize they've committed a very serious offense," said Gov. Tim Kaine after a 13News Investigation uncovered retailers charging you tax on tax-exempt items.

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13News Investigates: Some stores charge tax you shouldn't be paying
Items like medicated powder, mouthwash, eye drops and acne products are supposed to be tax free by state law. But 13News investigators found some of the area's largest grocery stores and retailers getting it wrong.

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13News Investigates: "Money for free" can cost you hundreds
"It's a myth. There is no free money," says James Carroll with Small Business Development Center.

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National Grants Conference Q&A
NOTE: This is a question and answer e-mail between 13News Anchor/Reporter Janet Roach and Priscilla Krikorian, General Counsel for National Grants Conferences.

Tight budgets shouldn't put squeeze on eating healthy
Virginia Extension agent Johanna Hahn admits it's tough to eat healthy without resorting to cheap, high-fat food, but she says it can be done with some planning.

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Hampton Roads weighs spending or saving tax rebates
Taxpayers are receiving their economic stimulus checks. While the government wants you to spend the money, many people aren't sure they'll do it.

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Gold fever hits Hampton Roads
The 21st Century gold rush is on as people cash in on high gold prices.

Video: Cash for gold

Slideshow: Slideshow: Testing gold

Inspectors make sure you get what you pay for at the gas pump
It costs a lot to fill your gas tank, so you want to make sure you're getting what you pay for.

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Low-cost security measures can help protect your family
With tight budgets, it's important to get the most home protection for your hard-earned dollars. Sometimes that comes in the form of longer screws to secure your deadbolt from an intruder's attempts to get in.

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Auto insurance review could slow down money drain
Just like the commercial says, many people wonder if they're paying too much car insurance.

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