green living, smart spending
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Kids eat free at Dickey’s every day in January, $5 sandwiches at Panera, bottomless pancakes at IHOP, 2 tacos for $4 at Del Taco, Taco Bell brings back the Quesorito,
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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. January is a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE museum admission, NYC Restaurant Week meal deals, NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket deals, NYC Hotel Week discounts on accommodations, outdoor ice
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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, thanks to the Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present your active card
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It’s possible to double the daily rate of your rental car with add-ons such as insurance, a second driver, navigation system, toll road pass, car seat or bike rack. If you haven’t rented a vehicle in a while, it’s worth reviewing the rental do and don’t rules to save money, even legal grief.
Closets and dresser drawers bulging even before holiday shopping? Clear the clutter and get paid for recycling things you no longer want or use. Recycling is a win-win, because is reduces waste and compensates you for your good deed helping the planet.
See movies on the cheap at any AMC Theatres location in the USA for just $5 plus tax on Tuesdays. The AMC Discount Tuesdays deal also applies to some theater concessions, such as the “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft drink combo.
Movies on the cheap – See nine weeks of family-friendly films on the big screen for just $1 per ticket, plus get discounts on popcorn, snacks and drinks. This year’s list includes Spider-Man, Kung Fu Panda and Minions films.
Whether you have completed filing your taxes or filed for an extension to Oct. 15, Tax Day is a day to celebrate with deals and discounts from top restaurant and retail chains, including sweet treats to ease the pain.
Don’t wait for the last minute, when you are more likely to make costly mistakes. Here’s how to do your taxes for free or almost free online, with and without tax filing software, and file online for free.
Spring cleaning often means debating what to throw out and what to hang on to. Save time and money with these eco-friendly tips to de-clutter your closets, dresser and desk drawers, countertops and bins, with this handy guide to what you can toss guilt-free, what has the potential for re-use, and what should be donated
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