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Sep 10

Solution Side: Saving on Movie Tickets

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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

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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

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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

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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 [...]

Aug 20

JetBlue Exhausts Promotion Sooner than Expected

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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. [...]

Aug 19

“Survive and Thrive”

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19 August 2009 / 6:35 pm
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If you missed anything during today’s show, don’t worry- we have it for you below.  New Credit Card Rules Take Effect Tomorrow We’ve been hearing a lot about new credit card rules, and tomorrow (August 20th) the changes will finally go into effect- credit card companies will be required to give you 45 days notice [...]

Aug 17

Restaurants Lure Families with Free Kids Meals

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17 August 2009 / 10:47 am
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For 22 consecutive months, restaurants have seen a decline in customers as more and more people opt to eat at home and avoid frivolous spending. To combat this trend, restaurants are finding ways to entice families with “kids eat free” deals. Today IHOP leads the way as the first national restaurant to offer free kids [...]

Aug 16

T-Shirts For Any Occasion

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16 August 2009 / 6:01 pm
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We all love wearing T-shirts, and the good news is that they are not just for lounging around anymore. T-shirts are a wardrobe staple and can be worn for almost any occasion. Our Cheap Chica, Lilianna Vazquez will show you how to transform that basic t-shirt into a fabulous fashion statement for under $20! For [...]

Aug 16

The Coupon Diva Explains Unit Pricing

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Since manufacturers package food in a variety of different sizes and containers- how do you know which will get you the most for your money? The Coupon Diva explains…

Aug 16

JetBlue and Southwest go Head-to-Head

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The competition is heating up, and consumers are going to reap the benefits. For years, both Southwest and JetBlue have been notorious for cheap fares and good customer service, but they avoided tough head-to-head competition in major markets- and that’s about to change. Not only are these two airlines going to great lengths to win [...]