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12 money tips from holiday 'experts'

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In "Jingle All the Way," Howard Langston spends the holiday season on a frustrating quest for the must-have toy, a Turbo Man action figure. Though ultimately successful, Howard's frantic search wrecks lots of department stores and decorations, and almost destroys his family's holiday. Don't suffer the same fate. Find out what's hot this holiday and devise a plan to get the gifts you need. But remember, kids are fickle. Make sure they really want that "it" toy before you exhaust yourself, and your bank account, attaining it.


 

 

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