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Americans stepped up spending on retail goods in February, evidence that a stronger job market is boosting the economy. Consumers bought more autos, clothes and appliances. They also paid higher prices for gas. Retail sales increased 1.1 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. It was the biggest gain since September.

Online sample sales are all the rage these days, with no shortage of sites angling for mid- to high-end clothing shoppers. Hautelook is a stylish entry in the field with limited-time sales for women's clothes, beauty products, home decor, kids clothing and men's clothing. The site boasts discounts...

Some deals only come around once or twice a year, but offer savings that justify the wait. This post is part of our series on such 'don't miss' sales. Almost all stores hold after-Christmas sales. In fact, I've long thought that a savvy family that time-shifted Christmas to Jan. 25th could pocket...