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One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the Spring.
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Smart Spending: Spring cleaning for fun and profit
The ritual of spring cleaning can bring lots of poetic benefits: spiritual renewal, charitable donations, a clutter-free lifestyle. But it also can be a way to save money — and even make a dollar or two. Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck out of this annual ritual. Read More
Retailers report 4th consecutive month of gains
Warmer weather and an earlier Easter enticed shoppers into stores for spring merchandise in March, helping retailers post strong sales gains for the month.
Discounter Target Corp., department store Macy’s Inc., clothier Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret parent Limited Brands Inc. posted double-digit increases that beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations. . . . read more Read More
Smart Spending: Shopping at convenience stores
Always helpful for last-minute necessities, convenience stores and chain drug stores offer good deals on a surprising array of other merchandise too.
Trading on their late hours and handy locations, they’ve always boosted prices on necessities, but the recession has made the stores more savvy about other inventory too . . . read more Read More
