Blow out the candles for great birthday freebies as a member of these online loyalty eClubs. The month of your birthday you'll receive some sort of email you can exchange for your free stuff. Many of these offers are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the … [Read more...] about 70 best birthday freebies from restaurants and retailers in 2024
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Where older kids ski free
Most ski areas offer free or greatly reduced skiing for youngsters up to age 5 or 6, but only a handful extend free skiing to older offspring. That can make taking your school age kids skiing an expensive endeavor. But worry not, plenty of ski resorts around the country have started offering free or … [Read more...] about Where older kids ski free
Get discounted tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Oct. 31
Hey, Swifties on a budget! Put on your favorite Taylor outfit (perfect for Halloween!) and experience her once-in-a-lifetime tour on the big screen at a bargain price. At this point, Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is undoubtedly the biggest pop culture event in decades. And, unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about Get discounted tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Oct. 31
College financial aid: A timeline for high-school students and families
For the six years that our daughters were in college, my husband dreaded filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid more than doing our income tax return. Like students in most families, though, our girls were going to need some combination of loans and scholarships to pay for college. … [Read more...] about College financial aid: A timeline for high-school students and families
Affordable family cellphone plans
Cellphone plans run from very inexpensive to hundreds of dollars per month. Some are prepaid. Some have a contract. Some come from big, reputable companies everyone knows. Some few have heard of. There are so many options that it can be hard to make the right decision. While each company … [Read more...] about Affordable family cellphone plans
10 things college students should learn about money
Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four years has less to do with the classroom than with life. If you’re like many young adults, college is the first time you’ll keep your own schedule, plan your own meals, manage your … [Read more...] about 10 things college students should learn about money
How to create your own retirement community
A few years ago, Marianne Kilkenny’s elderly parents moved into an assisted living community. That got her thinking about her own plans because she didn’t want to end up in a similar community or a facility run by a company. Kilkenny, 65, the founder of Women For Living in Community, is among a … [Read more...] about How to create your own retirement community
National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies 2023
Just wing it! Chicken wing lovers will be looking for "cheep" deals on National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, 2023. Many restaurants are celebrating the saucy day with FREE or discount chicken wing specials. Now, that's definitely something for bargain hunters to cluck over! Legend has it that the … [Read more...] about National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies 2023
38 ways to save money while dining out
We all have days when we don't feel like cooking, but dining out can be so expensive and you should never spend money you don't have in hand. Saving money takes some planning on the front end. Here are 38 ways to help you dine out for less. Read the menu online before you commit to dining … [Read more...] about 38 ways to save money while dining out
Ways to make extra money in retirement
Whether retirement seems like a far-off dream or you’ve been retired for years, it’s important to consider how you want your retirement to look. Almost half of American workers plan to continue working in some capacity, finding alternatives for retirement to generate extra income or some passive … [Read more...] about Ways to make extra money in retirement
National Hot Dog Day deals for 2023
If you're a hot-dog lover, don't miss National Hot Dog Day on July 19, 2023. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council created National Hot Dog Day in the early '90s and dubbed the month of July National Hot Dog Month. (It's also National Ice Cream Month.) National restaurants and hot-dog chains … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day deals for 2023
9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs
You’ve planned your road trip, mapping out a route, identifying campgrounds or affordable lodging and picking key attractions to visit. What will happen as soon as you pile into the car? Tummies will start rumbling, kids will beg for food and bathroom breaks will lead to the buying of snacks, lunch … [Read more...] about 9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs
13 ways to save money on road trips
Sometimes a good old-fashioned road trip is just the vacation you need. Driving vacations can be as leisurely or as hectic as you want, and you never have to stick to a schedule. They also can be more affordable than trips involving flights and resorts. That’s not to say there aren’t expenses. … [Read more...] about 13 ways to save money on road trips
Best Father’s Day deals and freebies 2023
On Father's Day, many restaurants and retailers are offering discounts and freebies to make celebrating with Dad a little easier on the wallet. Whether your dad is a steak guy or has a passion for Mexican or Italian food, you'll be able to treat him right without worrying about your … [Read more...] about Best Father’s Day deals and freebies 2023
Free donuts on National Donut Day 2023
National Donut Day 2023 is the best day for biting into a FREE donut — or "doughnut," as some spell it. However, did you know the day honors the heroes of World War I and not just the popular pastry? Back in 1938, the day was originally created to remember the Salvation Army Lasses, who … [Read more...] about Free donuts on National Donut Day 2023