See a Movie in New York for Just $4

Going to the movies was once a simple, inexpensive pleasure. Now a flick for two runs $25 in New York—and that’s before the popcorn. So we jumped on this deal when we spotted it yesterday: $4 for a ticket to any AMC, Loews, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson, or Star theater. The catches are, you have to pay up front, you can only get one (I’m making my fiance buy his own)…

Brooklyn’s Fanciest Rummage Sale

Talk about bang for your buck. This Saturday, July 17, you can hear live professional music and hunt for bargains for free. The One World Symphony will hold its Super Summer Rummage Sale in Brooklyn Heights—complete with live jazz, cabaret and classical music, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Sung Jin Hong. The wares include two-piece suits, tuxes, dresses, gowns, scores and CDs…

The Most Amazing Restaurant Deal EVER

I just bought $200 worth of meals at great New York restaurants for $16.50. Seriously.

The website Restaurant.com offers discounted gift certificates at establishments around the country–usually $10 for a $25 credit. Now, it is offering an additional 80% off with the code “FUN.” That means meals for just a few bucks…

Downturnaround Deals: Thompson Cigar, Limited, Esprit, Rock/Creek, Reebok, Glyde

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Exclusive: $10 off $60 or more at Thompson Cigar. (See more Thompson Cigar coupons.)…

Downturnaround Deals: The Knot, BikeBandit, Ann Taylor, Gap, Abe’s of Maine

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Getting hitched? Save 15% off orders at The Knot. (See more The Knot coupon codes.)…

Recession Briefing: Discount Strategists Shop for Free

What you need to know today to survive and thrive in the recession.

Discount devotees have formed vast online communities that collectively unearth and swap digital, mobile-phone and paper coupons. The cleverest shoppers combine dozens of coupons and go from store to store buying items in quantity, getting stuff free of charge. (Wall Street Journal)

The recession and continuing high unemployment are taking a psychological toll on individuals. There’s been a startling increase in the number of calls to employee-assistance programs regarding violence, psychosis and dementia in the workplace, including calls about suicidal and homicidal threats, program directors say. (Wall Street Journal)

In an effort to end the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration has been trying to keep defaulting owners in their homes. Now it will take a new approach: paying some of them to leave. (New York Times)…

Downturnaround Deals: Michael Stars, Container Store, Orbitz, Moosejaw, Epson, GameStop

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Take 15% off the women’s tees and accessories at Michael Stars. (See more Michael Stars coupon codes.)…

Downturnaround Deals: HauteLook, Lock & Mane, Urban Outfitters, Travelocity, Old Navy, HP

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Get $10 off $50 or more at HauteLook. (See more HauteLook coupons.)…

Downturnaround Deals: Kate Spade, Gaiam, Drugstore.com, Expedia, Shoes.com, Fashion4Home

We make it easier to keep your spending in check, with weekly deals hand-picked for Recessionwire readers by the nice people over at Savings.com.We’re scooting off to the Kate Spade website right now!

20% off orders of $50 or more with free shipping at Kate Spade. (See more Kate Spade coupons.)…

Downturnaround Deals: Modcloth, Finish Line, Old Navy, Radio Shack, Esprit

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Take $15 off $99 or more off the indie and retro styles at Modcloth. (See more Modcloth coupons.)

Get $11 off $60 or more at Finish Line. (See more Finish Line coupons.)…