Scary times, folks. If you’ve never had reason in the past to look for ways to save money, you sure do now. EVERYONE is searching for bargains in this struggling economy.

What follows is a Dolan Dozen—12 painless ways you can save money on these and other “everyday” necessities. Together they’ll help you save a bundle and make it easier to get through the tough times ahead.

Let's start with the most basic of these — the need to eat!

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