Summer is a great time to travel. Not only are the kids out of school, you don't have to worry about bad weather getting in the way of your carefully laid plans. Smart travelers know to follow their favorite airlines, hotel chains and vacation spots on Facebook and Twitter, where spur-of-the-moment … [Read more...] about Great ways to save on summer travel
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Free Pie Wednesday at Village Inn
Bargain hunters will find this deal less sweet, but still full of savings. As of May 1, 2019, the offer requires the purchase of an entrée -- no longer valid with any dine-in purchase.Need to make your life a little sweeter? Village Inn continues its very popular FREE … [Read more...] about Free Pie Wednesday at Village Inn
Starbucks makes big changes to Rewards Program
Once again, Starbucks is changing its Starbucks Rewards program.Effective April 16, program updates include:All Starbucks Rewards members earn Stars toward FREE rewards from the day they join. The change means members can earn enough Stars to redeem a reward in as few as two to three … [Read more...] about Starbucks makes big changes to Rewards Program
BK Cafe offers cup of coffee for 17 cents every day
Coffee lovers/bargain hunters can stir up big savings every month.Burger King just opened its BK Café. Well, technically (literally), it launched the "new" café on its app. A cup of coffee can be expensive, depending on your preferences. However, if you just need a good basic cup of coffee … [Read more...] about BK Cafe offers cup of coffee for 17 cents every day
11 essential documents for unmarried couples
For 32 years, Stieg Larsson and Eva Gabrielsson shared a life and a home. She says she even helped the celebrated Swedish author research his best-selling trilogy of novels that started with "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." But because Larsson died in 2004 without a will, none of the profits … [Read more...] about 11 essential documents for unmarried couples
Free or low-cost things to do in national parks
National parks – “America’s Best Idea” – offer a wealth of free entertainment options. Spending vacation time in a U.S. national park is a rewarding and memorable family experience, and accommodations within parks are less expensive than you might think, especially in spring and fall. Admission is … [Read more...] about Free or low-cost things to do in national parks
AMC Theatres: Stubs A-List offers 3 movies every week for low monthly fee
AMC Theatres added a third tier to its loyalty program Stubs last year. And it offers blockbuster savings for frugal film fanatics.Going to the movies can quickly become an expensive night out, when you add up the cost of tickets and concessions. However, the movie theater chain has made it … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres: Stubs A-List offers 3 movies every week for low monthly fee
Get discounted concert & show tickets at Ticketmaster
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Concerts and shows can be very expensive. With many so tickets priced sky-high, fans just can't afford to attend. Ticketmaster, the largest ticket seller in the United States, is trying to help ease the cost with its Ticket Deals site.The discount categories include "Broadway's Big Deals", … [Read more...] about Get discounted concert & show tickets at Ticketmaster
Valentine’s Day: Big romance at a small price
Valentine’s Day can turn out to be a pricey proposition. Card: $5. Candy: $25. Flowers: $50. Dinner: $75. Gift: $100. Total: $255. And we’re being modest here. Whew! There must be a less expensive way to say “I Love You” without looking cheap. Try the thoughtful, romantic approach, instead.The … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day: Big romance at a small price
Free coding classes and apps for kids
As a parent who graduated in the '80s, I found the list of classes looked like a foreign language: Learn to Run Linux, The Easy Way with Scratch, Learn to Build with Unity, Explore with Arduino. To me, they all sounded intriguing, but would my son agree? After reading through the list, … [Read more...] about Free coding classes and apps for kids
The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards
Gift cards remain one of the most wanted gifts, no matter the occasion. Even though they’re plastic, if you play your (gift) cards right, you can really stretch them beyond their value. The trick is to treat them like cash. Would you be so quick to spend a $50 bill sitting in your … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards
Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help
Since I’ve been working from home full-time, I can’t believe the number of unsolicited phone calls I get. I’m used to the e-mail spam, of course, but I had no idea that scammers would be working so hard to get a hold of my personal information, or flat out steal my money, via phone.After doing … [Read more...] about Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help
Is it stuffing or dressing?
Do you call it stuffing or dressing? Do you know the difference? If not, here’s a hint: Stuffing goes inside the turkey; dressing is baked separately. If you already knew that, did you know this: food safety wise, it’s better to make dressing? If you put stuffing inside the bird, it needs to get to … [Read more...] about Is it stuffing or dressing?
HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: Decoding the alphabet soup of health care
It's that time of year when we all seem to be mired in alphabet soup – and not the kind you eat. Open enrollment for benefits plans is here, and that includes choosing health insurance coverage.As employers and insurers shift more of the cost to users, the annual choice gets harder, whether you … [Read more...] about HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: Decoding the alphabet soup of health care
FSA vs. HSA: Which health-care tax savings is right for you?
It's open enrollment time in most workplaces, as well as for those who use the Affordable Care Act exchange, which means health care consumers are trying to make sense of the alphabet soup of the available benefits.One choice many face is how best to maximize the tax savings that come with some … [Read more...] about FSA vs. HSA: Which health-care tax savings is right for you?
