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Buying on the Web

The sagging economy is expected to spur holiday discounting -- especially online. How to shop smart in the post-Thanksgiving rush.

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Hassle-Free Shipping

According to a survey by Forrester Research, e-tailers say they're planning fewer shipping promotions this year. But that doesn't mean you need to dish out full price for delivery. How to find a deal.

Get a Second Opinion

Call them shopping assistants: the blogs, review sites and “social shopping” sites emerging to help online consumers buy just about anything. But which are hawking and which are helping? We thin the herd.

Comparison-Shop

Why waste time surfing a dozen e-tailers for a bargain on a new flat-screen TV? We rank the most popular comparison-shopping sites and tell you how to get the most out of your searches.

Online Coupons: Deals or Duds?

New Web sites are cropping up daily offering special coupons, discount codes and promotions. But not all coupon sites are created equal. See which ones the experts like most, and why.

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