America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 108 national parks across the … [Read More...]
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POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!
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10 things to do before a hurricane comes
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Best Subway deals and specials
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62 ways to get free food at restaurants
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Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
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Dining Deals

Swirl buy-one-get-one free frozen yogurt or ice cream at Yogurtland
Yogurtland is celebrating summer with a buy-one-get-one FREE cup of frozen yogurt or ice cream on June 25.
Enjoy buy-one-get-one free sandwich at Potbelly on first day of summer
Enjoy $1.99 ice cream scoops at Baskin-Robbins for two weeks
Jamba celebrates National Smoothie Day with $1 smoothies for all
Enjoy free Rockstar Energy drink on first day of summer at Maverik
Culver’s gives away free new & improved chicken sandwiches for one day only
Chipotle marks Friday the 13th with buy-one-get-one deal and free tattoos
Wendy’s offers buy-one-get-one free Premium Sandwich on Father’s Day
Subway offers buy-one-get-one Footlong sub special for limited time
Latest Entertainment Deals

POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!
One Year of Fun for One Price. Choose from 10 different cities to explore yourself or to give a special gift! This would … [Read More...]

AMC Theatres offers 50% off tickets every Wednesday this summer
Frugal film fanatics have always known that Tuesday is the day to go to the movies, as many theatre chains offer … [Read More...]

Live Nation offers ‘$30 Ticket to Summer’ special — includes all fees
Two tickets, please! The lights go down and the energy goes up. Nothing compares to the excitement of a live concert — … [Read More...]

Marcus Theatres hosts 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series
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Money Smarts

How to beat inflation and save on almost everything
For the first time in decades, American shoppers are having to deal with rising prices on just about everything. At Living on the Cheap, we’ve been helping people stretch their dollars for years. Here’s our advice about how to save money on almost everything, including utilities; car expenses; groceries; entertainment and TV; dining out; clothing; college; and pet care.

8+ ways to get a cheap gym membership
Want to get fit on the cheap, but outdoor activities don’t appeal? Here are six easy ways to save big on a gym membership.

12 hacks to slash your grocery bill
You don’t have to be an extreme couponer or treat a supermarket visit like you’re invading a hostile country. Here are 12 simple ways to cut your grocery bills in half — including one research-based tip that we bet you’ve never heard of.

Get cash back on gas and other everyday purchases (yes – for real!)
When budgets are squeezed, saving money on gas is one of the first people look for savings. Here are our best tips for how to spend less on gasoline for your vehicle.

6 ways to save on air conditioning
You may have heard a lot of these tips for saving money on air conditioning, but are you actually doing them?

Do a no-spend challenge to see where you can save
Can you go an entire month only spending money on absolute necessities? Take the no-spend challenge to find out -— and jumpstart your savings.

4 phone calls that can lower your bills
Spending time on the phone with customer service can be annoying, but it can also trim your monthly utility, phone, insurance and credit-card bills.

Save money on gas with hypermiling techniques
Will keeping your car washed help you save money on gas? What about not using air conditioning? And does it matter how you park your car? Check out these hypermiling techniques and take your automotive thriftiness a step further.

How to save money on food without using coupons
Want to save money on groceries? Here are 11 tactics that are easier and better than using coupons.

11 ways to save on prescription drugs
Whether you need a prescription filled immediately for a sudden illness or you take drugs for a chronic condition, you can find ways to save on medications.
Things To Do With Kids

Marcus Theatres hosts 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theatres hosts its 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series for eight weeks — from June 8 to July 31.

Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
Regal Cinemas revs up its Summer Movie Express for 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks for just $1 each.

AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
AMC Theatres hosts its AMC Summer Movie Camp with $3 tickets every Monday and Wednesday — from June 23 to August 13.

Enjoy 10 weeks of affordable family flicks with Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Cinemark opens its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse this summer for 10 weeks of affordable family flicks.