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Thanksgiving Money Saving Tips
Hosting Thanksgiving can be an expensive proposition, but there are many ways to save some money without ruining the dinner. Potluck-Style - This does more than just cut the costs (and the time needed in making multiple dishes).  Before you know it, you’ll be trading recipes to figure out how...
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Published 6 days ago

Free Dr Pepper - Today Only
Today only, Dr Pepper is doing a promotion for a free 20oz bottle.  This is from a promise that the company made to give away its beverage when Guns N’ Roses new album, being released today. Go to the Dr Pepper website and register for a coupon.  It will take four to six weeks to arrive, [...]
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Published a week ago

Free Dinner at Golden Corral
Anyone who has ever served in the military is able to get a free dinner at Golden Corral tommorow (Monday, Nov 17) from 5PM to 9PM.  Details are here.
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Published 2 weeks ago

A Great Week for CVS Deals!
I’ve been CVSing for a few months now by checking out their sale ads including Extra Care Bucks offers, current coupons and any other incentive they have for me!  Many people have blogs that list the best deals at this drugstore, my favorites are Andrea’s at MommySnacks and Crystal’s at...
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Published 3 weeks ago

Teaching Kids about Money
We all want what’s best for our kids so that they grow up to be self-sufficient with a good head on their shoulders.  Our kids are now 6 and 8 years old.  When they were little, they would occasionally receive a little money as a gift and they might put it in their little bank [...]
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Published 4 weeks ago

Payday Lending Bill in Ohio (Ohio Issue 5) Passes
A followup on an earlier post on Dollartamer regarding Issue 5.  It’s still early in the evening, but Ohio has overwhelmingly voted for Issue 5.  This will cap payday loans to 28% APR and effectively run the payday loan industry out of Ohio. If you want more details on the bill, check out our...
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Published 4 weeks ago

Election Day Freebies for Voters
Election day is tommorow, and for all those who choose to vote there are some freebies out there!  Here’s a few I’m aware of, feel free to post more in the comments section if you are aware of any. Ben & Jerry’s: Free scoop of ice cream from 5PM-8PM. Starbucks: Free 12oz (tall) brewed...
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Published 4 weeks ago

The 29-Year-Old Retiree
Yahoo Finance had an article about Madison DuPaix, author of My Dollar Plan blog.  For those not familiar with Madison, she is a Wisconsin resident that retired at the age of 29.  Her plan was simple, save and take advantage of what was available to make frugal decisions.  She’s the perfect...
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Published a month ago

$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for $2
Found another great restaurant.com deal.  80% off at checkout (which means $2 for a $25 gift certificate).  Enter ‘TREATS’ at checkout.  This deal is good until 10/31.  Enjoy! 
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Published a month ago

Free Taco Bell Taco Tommorow
Taco Bell has a free taco promotion good from 2PM to 6PM tommorow (Tuesday, October 27, 2008).  No purchase is necessary.
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Published a month ago

Gasoline Prices Decline, but for How Long?
Gasoline prices have declined from the $4 plus/gallon we had earlier in the summer.  How long will they stay down though? Daryl Guppy, CEO of Guppytraders.com claims that oil might drop all the way to $48/barrel if it manages to break $58 in the near future. Demand is certainly dropping due to...
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Published a month ago

Long-Term Budgeting (Part 3 of the Taming Your Money Series)
Preparation Now that you’ve finished the first two steps (if you’re new to this series, please start at the beginning), recording your finances and budgeting, we are ready to start thinking of those oddball expenses that don’t happen every month.  Your normal budget is excellent at helping...
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Published a month ago