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U.S. in Recession

How to find the extra money in your budget

Broadcast: Midmorning, 03/13/2009, 9:06 a.m.

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As the tough times continue, many of us are looking for creative ways to cut back. Ruth Hayden has ideas for listeners on how to weigh the options.

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