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Friday, November 18, 2005

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Cutting Holiday Costs

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Find out the cheapest way to send packages or buy gift cards. Real Simple's Sarah Humphreys trims our holiday costs.

25 Ways to save during the holidays: savvy money-saving strategies that'll help you afford a bright season. Two suggestions from Real Simple magazine: assembling a mulled-cider kit and stock certificates for the kids. (Illustrations: Beth Adams / Real Simple Magazine)

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