Tracy Davidson

Stores feature great bargains as a way to entice shoppers to clean out their stores to make room for spring and summer merchandise, said Daniel Butler of the National Retail Federation.
“Also, as people put the ornaments away, they tend to get into spring cleaning mode early and want to freshen the house,” Butler said.
In January, [...]

As shoppers evaluate the impact of tight budgets this holiday season, Walmart is proving that they are committed to helping families afford the holidays in these tough economic times.
A turkey dinner for eight as low as $20
According to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, last year’s average cost of a turkey was roughly [...]

The time has come to stock up on school supplies, but who knew dumping out the piggy bank could actually cover your basics?
The penny is making a comeback, as cash-strapped shoppers scour stores for the best deals. OfficeMax and Staples have led the way with penny promotions changing weekly, and both CVS and Wal-Mart are [...]

JetBlue’s “All You Can Jet” promotion had to be suspended yesterday, due to a higher than expected volume of sales. The offer for a $599 pass allowing travelers unlimited flights between September 8th and October 8th, was unveiled on August 12th and expected to be available for purchase through Friday night, but supplies ran short.
Deals [...]

If you missed anything during today’s show, don’t worry- we have it for you below. 
New Credit Card Rules Take Effect Tomorrow
We’ve been hearing a lot about new credit card rules, and tomorrow (August 20th) the changes will finally go into effect- credit card companies will be required to give you 45 days notice of any [...]

We’ve seen some deep discounts, as retailers try to accommodate cash strapped customers and keep their companies in business at a time when shoppers are spending less, but some stores have tried to weather the recession without cutting their prices.
High-end retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has yet to cut prices, but after another huge sales decline, [...]

Some summer camps are feeling the affects of the slumping economy while others are thriving. There’s funding available for tuition assistance and some families may even be eligible for a tax break…for more information- http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/ask/archive/2009/q0608.htm . To find a camp, check out the American Camp Association- they have a huge database for all different ages and interests- http://www.acacamps.org/ 
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/175/2009/june/14/rethinking-camp-plans-2.html  

There’s a lot you should know when your clipping coupons to get the most bang for your buck, and sometimes it can be confusing… Consumers have questions, and the Coupon Diva has answers. If you have questions, email her at Joyce@Misscoupondiva.com.