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Cheaper deals in 2014

This is the season to seize big savings on a range of goods, said Kelli B. Grant in CNBC.com. For automakers, 2013 “was a banner sales year,” and now they’re offering low prices designed to keep competition sharp for new wheels. “Drivers are likely to see more money on the table as automakers fight for sales and market share,” with especially good deals in the offing for trucks. And if you didn’t get that electronic gadget you wanted for Christmas, now is the time to shop around. Manufacturers often roll out new models in January, and once pre–Super Bowl sales kick in, shoppers can find deep discounts. And if you’re planning a last-minute getaway, consider the Caribbean: Cruise lines and air carriers plan to add new routes this year, and fares are already falling quickly.

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