Don't turn down free money!
I found a gold mine in my pharmacy when I joined the ExtraCare program at my CVS. That’s the incentive program CVS runs, the one that pays you ExtraBucks—free CVS money you can spend on things in the store. You get 2 percent back on almost all nonprescription purchases in store and online and extra rewards for buying select items each week. [ More ]
Keep the daily-deal e-mails in check
I’ve been hearing some backlash against daily deal sites lately, and frankly, I think it’s just sour grapes. Anytime something gets big, people love to criticize it. (The iPhone5? Totally overrated! Not!) But people did go a little crazy signing up for daily deal offers, so it’s understandable that a bit of fatigue has set in. [ More ]
Tricks for saving money on gas
I love my car, but it’s not the best on gas. It’s a 6-cylinder turbo that can’t run on the cheap stuff. So I try to save money on gas whenever I can. I live in New York, which has high prices. But I’m close to New Jersey, which has much lower prices. So whenever I head to the beach, I fill up and save around 30 cents a gallon. [ More ]
Geeky gifts for Mother’s Day
Flowers are nice. And who would turn down breakfast in bed or being taken out for a fancy dinner? But truth be told, I’d like a new book—actually lots of books to feed my voracious reading habit. So I’m giving my family a hint and sending them this link with a $20 off discount offer for a Nook Color or a Nook Simple Touch. [ More ]
Hurry to save on a new Verizon cell phone!
Are you due for a upgrade? If so, you might want to start researching a new cell phone ASAP. Verizon recently announced that starting April 22, it will charge a $30 upgrade fee for existing customers buying a discounted new phone with a two-year contract. (Verizon isn’t alone—other wireless providers already charge an upgrade fee.) [ More ]
Check online coupon sites before you shop
Before you buy anything at a big national retailer, visit CouponSherpa.com. Not only does the site have tons of coupons and online coupon codes, it also has put together savings guides for many of the big retailers, including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy’s, Sears, and Target. [ More ]
Saving money on pet meds and food
I might skip a manicure for myself, but I never hold back when it comes to my “furbaby,” Lola. I recently needed to refill her heartworm medication and buy more flea and tick protection. Last year, my vet wanted a lot more money for the heartworm medication than the prices I found online and he wouldn’t price match. [ More ]
