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San Antonio Sara Skirboll from RetailMeNot shares how Labor Day shopping will look different this year due to COVID-19, but also where to find the best deals. A few trends she sees for this years Labor Day are: an increase of online shopping, more emphasis on curbside pickup for online shopping and bigger discounts than normal due to many retailers having excess inventory from over ordering in the beginning of the pandemic. There are 5 categories of deals that Sara highlights as some of the best to look into this weekend. Cable and streaming services such as Netlix and Hulu Genealogy kits like 23andMe and Ancestry Mattresses usually go on sale in the summer so look at places like Mattress Firm and Casper Patio furniture is a Labor Day staple so look for deals at Home Depot, Lowes as well as Overstock Clothes will be on big discounts at just about any store that has them this weekendSaras final tip for the best way to save money this weekend is to find a coupon or promo code of which RetailMeNot has a wide variety and is completely free.

Starting a conversation with your children early about saving may make it easier for them to adopt healthier money habits as they grow. How to come up with a personalized savings ruleThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is offering tips to help you get started with a savings plan for your kids. If your children are a little older, you can start talking to them about putting their money into a savings account. Tips for saving for emergenciesYou can remind your kids about the important reasons to save, like the freedom to make choices and feeling financially secure. To submit your money questions for our GMSA at 9 Money: Its Personal series, which airs on Tuesday mornings, email iherrera@ksat.com with the subject line Money: Its Personal story idea.

As Consumer Reports explains, now is the perfect time to limit trips to the grocery store by using the healthy foods you probably already have in your pantry. You can make whole meals that are pretty tasty from the things you have in your kitchen, like canned beans or fish, grains, and pasta. And for lunch or dinner, now is the perfect time to try your hand at homemade soup. Use your pantry to jazz it up with a can of beans, a handful of dried pasta, and your favorite spices. CR has shared some easy, healthy recipes for meals from your pantry.

Reviewing your savings Victor Reklaitis, Markets Writer at MarketWatch, gives tips to make sure you’re set up to meet your investing and savings goals.