Target's Degree Deodorant Pricing Scheme Rewards Those Who Pay Attention

Morning Deals

• Office Depot: Black Vinyl High-backed chair for $7.99 plus shipping or pick up in store (down from $169.99)
• ThinkGeek: Wi-Fi Detecting Watch for $9.99 + ~$8 s&h
• Borders: 40% off one item online with coupon code BC4777* (must have only one item in cart for it to work)

• National Geographic: Save an Extra 10% off Store-Wide
• Moo.com: New Customers Save 15% off All Custom Printed Cards with Coupon
• Chefs: Summer Sale: Save up to 75% off Kitchen Gear

• Amazon: Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera $150
• Linens 'n Things: Black & Decker small appliances $14 AR & coupon
• Eddie Bauer: $20 off all backbacks + free carabiner clip

Morning Deals

• Jamba Juice: Buy On Get One Free (BOGO) good until 7/30
• Woot: Pinnacle Video Transfer for iPod, PSP, or USB Storage Device for $79.99
• Starbucks: Free 12oz beverage of your choice YMMV [via Fatwallet]

• Amazon: Save up to 50% or More off Bodum Coffee Presses
• Compact Appliance: Extra 10% off & Free Shipping on Portable Air Conditioners
• Barnes and Noble: Three Paperback Books for the Price of Two

• MyFico.com: 20% off coupon
• Le Sport Sac: 50% off Stella McCartney handbags coupon
• Borders: 30% off 1 item w/$10 purchase coupon

Morning Deals

• Newegg: 24-hour sale
• Banana Republic: 60% off sale (here are some methods for getting free shipping)
• Apple: Pricedrop on refurbished iPod touch MP3 players from $199 + free shipping

• Amazon: Three HD Movies on Blu-Ray for the Price of Two
• Buy.com: Navigon 5100 GPS with Fee-Free Live Traffic Data $150 Shipped
• Dell Business: Dual Core PowerEdge Servers from $249

• Orbitz: Great American Sale: Save up to 30%
• Old Navy: Up to 50% off clearance
• Target: Save $50-$100 on best-selling favorites

Morning Deals

• Dish Network: New subscriber deal: 3-Months of free programming, Free HD-DVR receiver upgrade, 5 Premium movie channels for just a penny for 1 full year, Free standard installation for up to 4 rooms with receivers. New 2yr contract required, or use deal to get your current provider to pricematch.
• Vitamin Shoppe: 2 Tubs of Muscle Milk For $35 after coupon $5 filler
• HP: 4.6-lb. HP Pavilion tx2500z AMD Dual Core 2GHz 12" Touchscreen Tablet Laptop for $699

• Overstock: Save an Extra 15% off Jewelry and Watches
• Amazon: Waterproof Olympus Stylus 770SW 7.1MP Camera $200 Shipped
• American Express: Up to 40,000 First Year Membership Rewards Points with new Business Gold Rewards Card

• Amazon: $10 off $50 purchase using Bill Me Later coupon
• REI.com: 15% off any 1 item
• JetBlue: Friends & Family Sale: Save $15

Morning Deals

• Wet Seal: G-String Clearance Sale - $1.99 each (many colors to choose from), + free shipping with code: 1107WLCE
• Office Depot: HP M2727NF AIO LaserJet Printer - FREE AR/Price Match
• Amazon: The Oregon Trail for PC / Mac for $3.85 + $4.70 shipping and handling

• Apple Store: Price Drop: 1.8GHz MacBook Air with SSD Down $500 to $2598
• Amazon: Price Drop: Xbox 360 with 20GB Drive $300 Shipped
• Geeks: Twinhan 7240 USB 2.0 HDTV Tuner for PC $25 with Coupon

• Timberland: Sale: Up to 50% off + extra 10% off + free shipping coupon
• Geoff & Drew's: 25% off purchases & free shipping coupons
• Crazy 8: 15% off entire purchase coupon

Morning Deals

• Kohl's: 80-90% Clearance Sale
• Disney Outlet: Kid's costumes up to 80% off, plus extra 20% off code
• Amazon: Dr. Martens Men's 1914 Cherry Red Size 14 Boots $38

• Tiger Direct: UTStarcom GSM708 Unlocked GSM Phone $20
• Butterfly Photo: Canon Rebel XSi 12MP DSLR & Lens $790 Shipped
• Expedia: Save 30% off Hotels, Cars, Cruises & Other Travel

Personal Finance Roundup

Seven Websites That Saved Me Money in the Last Week [The Simple Dollar] "Here are seven websites I used to directly save money over the last week, my exact purchases and savings, and how much cash they saved me."

Home buyers should look beyond low prices for long-term values [Consumer Reports] "Follow these tips to help secure the best deal [on a home] you can."

New ways to save on drugs [CNN Money] "Here's the news you need to know to avoid the worst of the pain - no clandestine trips to Canada required."

The Four Pillars of Investing [Get Rich Slowly] "For the past year, I've been looking for a book to recommend for novice investors, a book that would offer sensible advice without becoming too technical. I believe I've finally found that book."

5 stupid 'fixes' for money woes [MSN Money] "If a solution sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And the words 'quick and easy' should set off alarm bells."

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

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Morning Deals

• Girl Talk: Girls Talk's new album "Feed The Animals." Pay what you want to pay.
• MGM Grand: $69/night + $25 Restaurant Credit
• Amazon: "The Complete Led Zeppelin" MP3 Album download for $9.99. 165 tracks.

• Endless.com: Save up to 40% or More off Shoes & Handbags
• TiVo.com: New Savings: TiVo HD DVR now $180 Shipped
• Amazon: Canon SD850 IS 8MP Digital Camera $230 Shipped

Save Money by Taking a State Tax Holiday

Do Not Be Lured Into Target's 2 For $4 Heinz Ketchup Trap

Morning Deals

• Amazon: 80lb Crossbow Pistol - Hunting - $19.99 (Reg. $59.99)
• Shirt.Woot: Funny/cool movie snack shirt for $10
• B&H Photo: Drobo DRO4DU10 4-bay, USB2.0 Robotic Storage Array for $350 (down from $500+)

• Performance Bike: Save an Extra 10% off Bikes & Gear with Coupon
• Mwave: OCZ Mini-Kart Micro-Sized 2GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Free AR
• Buy.com: Save $100: Pentax Optio Z10 8MP Digital Camera $140 Shipped

• Amazon: Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset $60 shipped
• Lane Bryant: 40-50% off storewide
• Ralph Lauren: Extra 25% off select sale items

Morning Deals

• Amazon: Leatherman Genus Gardening & Landscaping Multitool for $67 + free shipping
• Woot: Vornado Zippi Fan – 2 Pack for $15.99
• SoftSurroundings: Bellissima Blanket for $19.99, down from $118

• HP Home & Home Office: HP LaserJet P1005 B&W Laser Printer $50 Shipped
• Amazon: Save up to 45% or More Off Summer Small Appliances
• Cell Phone Shop: Save an Extra 10% or 13% off Mobile Gear with Coupons

• Jet Blue: $10 or 10% off a flight
• American Eagle: Clearance up to 70% off + 15% off coupon
• Puma: 20% off purchases coupon

• K2 Rollerblades Women's Used Size 6 W/Knee & Wrist Pads
• Used LG ENV(VX9900) (Verizon Wireless) (Repair Or Parts)
• Used Compaq FS7600 (Black, Silver) 17in Monitor CRT
• Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (Wii) New Skateboarding Game

Morning Deals

• Woot: Refurbished Navigon 2100 Portable 3.5” GPS with Text to Speech for $89.99
• OnSale.com: ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf Celeron M 800MHz 7" Widescreen Laptop from $295 + free shipping
• Gamestop: Crysis Warhead for PC Pre-Order for $29.99 Shipped (free shipping with coupon code SAVER)

• Amazon: Save up to 50% or More off Blockbuster & Indie Movie DVDs
• Meritline: 4GB SDHC Card $15 Shipped & 8GB SDHC Card $30 Shipped
• Geeks.com: Pioneer Dual Layer DVD Burner with Free Extras $40

• American Apparel: Up to $30 off purchases coupon
• Kmart: 70% off fine jewelry + extra $30 off $200 coupon
• Old Navy: Extra 20% off purchases coupon

Save Money By Bartering

As we've noted, the tough economic times are forcing many people to look for creative ways to save money. The Wall Street Journal reports on one age-old method that's gaining popularity:

Cash-strapped consumers and businesses are coming up with creative ways to fight higher costs. One practice gaining popularity: the ancient custom of bartering.

That's right, before there was money, there was bartering. And it's back, baby.