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Shop smart & save big


Grab a cart and cruise the supermarket aisles with Tod Marks, author of our Tightwad Tod blog. He'll open your eyes to the ways that "sale" signs, product displays, traffic patterns, and other clever tactics lure you to spend more. With Ratings of 59 stores, a roundup of great everyday products, and top tips to save at the checkout.
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