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Oct 01

American Express eliminates monthly fees on gift cards

Posted By Tracy
01 October 2009 / 11:08 am
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American Express today announced it is eliminating monthly fees on all of its gift cards. This includes all gift cards that have already been purchased and those that are in stores now. This means consumers no longer need to worry about their gift card losing value if they don’t use it quickly.
American Express is the [...]

Sep 14

Best Airfare for Holidays May Be Available Now

Posted By Tracy
14 September 2009 / 7:46 am
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If your contemplating travel plans for the holidays, some experts say you may want to start your ticket search and book soon to take advantage of airfare deals before it’s too late.
Nationwide, ticket prices are down about 20% from last year, but airlines know more people will fly over the holidays, so the cheap fares [...]

Sep 11

Solution Side: Free Dry Cleaning for People out of Work

Posted By Tracy
11 September 2009 / 9:56 am
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Zips Dry Cleaning in Warminister, Bucks County is offering free dry cleaning to people who are unemployed or between jobs. They offer free dry cleaning for up to three garments a week, to keep you looking nice for your next interview. And don’t forget to tune into NBC10 tonight at 5:30 for “The Good [...]

Sep 11

Tips from the Coupon Diva

Posted By Tracy
/ 8:58 am
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Did you know that you can use coupons, even if you’re receiving food stamps? How about using coupons to pay for college tuition? The Coupon Diva explains…

Sep 11

P&G to Slash Prices and Offer More Savings

Posted By Tracy
/ 7:07 am
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The world’s largest consumer products maker is offering cash-strapped shoppers more reasons to buy its products. This fall, Procter and Gamble plans to roll out deep price cuts, add more promotions, and unveil better products to cater to bargain hunters.
P&G is already lowering the price tags on about 10% of its global product line, plus [...]

Sep 10

Solution Side: Saving on Movie Tickets

Posted By Tracy
10 September 2009 / 7:00 am
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Movie tickets are not cheap these days, but there are ways to save. If you’re a AAA member- check their website for discounted movie tickets. Also, Costco offers discount movie tickets in packets of five- there is a shipping charge if you buy them online, but still check it out and ask your local store.

Sep 08

Group Coupons Gain Popularity on the Web

Posted By Tracy
08 September 2009 / 8:02 am
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Coupon clipping has become second nature for many conscientious shoppers-  coupons are popping up everywhere- even on your cell phone, and now a new form of coupons called “group coupons” are gaining popularity. Group Coupons offer discounts on restaurants meals, sporting events, spa treatments, golf outings, and other luxury expenses that are often cut from [...]

Sep 07

Solution Side: Coupons on Your Cell Phone

Posted By Tracy
07 September 2009 / 8:32 am
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Did you know September is National Coupon Month and the 100th anniversary of coupons? That’s a reminder of just how valuable they can be. How far we’ve come from CW Post offering a penny off on Grape Nuts to now, coupons that you can download right to your cell phone. Want to see how that works? Try [...]

Aug 22

Think Twice Before You Pass a Penny

Posted By Tracy
22 August 2009 / 9:09 am
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The time has come to stock up on school supplies, but who knew dumping out the piggy bank could actually cover your basics?
The penny is making a comeback, as cash-strapped shoppers scour stores for the best deals. OfficeMax and Staples have led the way with penny promotions changing weekly, and both CVS and Wal-Mart are [...]

Aug 20

JetBlue Exhausts Promotion Sooner than Expected

Posted By Tracy
20 August 2009 / 10:50 am
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JetBlue’s “All You Can Jet” promotion had to be suspended yesterday, due to a higher than expected volume of sales. The offer for a $599 pass allowing travelers unlimited flights between September 8th and October 8th, was unveiled on August 12th and expected to be available for purchase through Friday night, but supplies ran short.
Deals [...]