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Hey, is the recession over or something? Must be, because the airlines have suddenly decided to go crazy, raising our baggage fees again. Continental started it, hiking its domestic rates a jaw-dropping $10, from $15 to $25 for the first bag. The second bag now costs $35, up from $25.

Dollar stores are great places to find bargains on any number of household needs but you can't always assume that, just because it's only $1, you're automatically getting the most bang for your buck. Prices and quantities may vary according to stores in your town, but going by my shopping list,...

I'm all for being eco-friendly -- I try to avoid waste whenever I can. But there's a fine line between doing right by mother nature and acting like a complete poser and an article (subscription required) in today's Wall Street Journal shows that many, many people are crossing that line.The Shopping...