KOMO - Tactics 4 Tough Times

Just how much interest are you paying? Handy site will open your eyes

A special online calculator can help you really see how much extra money your bank is pocketing through high interest rates.

Two clinics promise treatment, regardless of income

Patients who know about it are traveling miles out of their way to get a local primary care physician they can see on a regular basis, without having to worry about getting turned down over money.

School shopping update: Six stores, lots of savings

Some of these deals were in the Sunday ads, but some of them were unadvertised store specials, so I hope this helps you.

Help us find the best school supply deals!

The KOMO 4 Problem Solvers want to help you find your school supplies on the cheap. Molly Shen is getting serious about bargain shopping for her kids' supplies and wants to help you find good deals too. Check back here every Tuesday, as Molly updates her search for free and inexpensive supplies.

It really does pay to check on airfare even after you buy

Back in March, I talked about airfares and I explained how you can cash in on a price drop even if you already bought your ticket at higher price. A few weeks ago, I heard from a KOMO News reader who saw the tip followed the advice and saved a chunk of change.

Ways to save a little when planning a funeral

The cost of any funeral can skyrocket into the tens of thousands of dollars, but there are many ways to keep costs down.

Job fair dos and don'ts

The KOMO Problem Solvers are hosting a huge job fair Thursday in Kent, and we hope lots and lots of people show up. But to ensure success, you've got to be prepared. And you need to have realistic expectations.

The best carpet stores around town

When you buy new carpet, you want three things: good service, good price and quality installation. You don't need to pay top dollar to get top-quality. But in these tough economic times, you do need to know where to shop and how to shop.

Resorts on San Juan Islands slashing prices

The San Juan Islands are temporarily slashing prices, trying to lure visitors this month. "I've lived there many years and never seen deals like this," said Robin Jacobson.

How to get professional resume help for free

Getting professional help with your resume is great if you can afford it. But here's a way you can polish up your resume for free. It's a computer program that helps you with resume style, format, even the best phrases to help your resume stand out.