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If you have shopped for eyeglasses, you know how crazy high their prices have become. Even at Costco which offers higher quality progressive lenses with cheaper frames, you can pay close to $200. Double that often at other vision chains. Part of the problem is lack of competition because Luxottica owns most brands of frames, and many popular eyewear chains and in-store departments. See story one and also story 2.

You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars on Prescription Drugs

pills A new report from U.S. PIRG reveals dramatic price differences for the same drug depending on where you buy it. Generic Lipitor, for example, ranged from $6.99 to $393 for 30 tablets. Here is a summary of the report, the full report, and a video news story about the study.

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30 Ways to Live Cheaply Today to Create a Richer Retirement

Too many Americans are failing to put money away for emergencies no less retirement. Here are 30 common sense ways to save money today in order to live more comfortably in retirement.

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Mouse Print* -- It Pays to Read the Fine Print, Literally

Have you read any good insurance policies recently? Probably not. Most people hate reading fine print contracts. In a recent case, however, doing so meant thousands of dollars to one sharp consumer. That is our Mouse Print* story this week.

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IHOP Free Pancake Day - March 12

It's that time again when International House of Pancakes offers a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. Mark your calendars: this freebie is Tuesday, March 12, 7am to 7pm ('til 10pm at some locations).

Pi Day Deals - March 14

March 14 is "Pi Day" ... remember 3.14, the mathematical constant? To celebrate, some restaurants that sell pies (pizza and fruit ones) offer deals for $3.14. Blaze Pizza, for example, is offering any pizza, including their loaded make-your-own (normally $9) for $3.14 with coupon in their app. BJ's Restaurant is offering a mini one-topping pizza for the same price. Here are other Pi Day deals.