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Monthly Archives: November 2013

Nov 27, 2013  |   Discounts, Free stuff, Rebates, Saving Money  |   No Comments

Get something for free THIS weekend!

Amex shop smallHere’s a quick post for all you weekend shoppers. If you own an American Express card you’re in luck because Small Business Saturday is upon us and it means you’re getting something for free.

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Nov 20, 2013  |   Cheap stuff, Discounts, Saving Money  |   No Comments

9 Tips for an Effective Black Friday Shopping Experience

colorful sale tagsBlack Friday is universally known as the busiest shopping day of the year and with so many retailers clamoring for a piece of the pie it can make your head spin just thinking about how to approach it. Black Friday is also home to some of the best deals money can buy if you’re willing to put up with a bit of nonsense. With yet another holiday season off to a running start I thought I would offer some advice for having a more enjoyable Black Friday shopping experience. So prepare yourself for the worst with these handy tips.

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Nov 13, 2013  |   Discounts, Saving Money  |   No Comments

How to get a discount when you shouldn’t

cropped-money.jpgSo many times in my life the saying, “You can’t get what you don’t ask for.” has been applicable to numerous situations. I think for a lot of people its a comfort zone thing. They think, why would I get a discount here? Why do I deserve a discount? Why not I say? What harm is there in giving someone a discount if it makes them happy and they come back again? The fact remains that most of the time, if you don’t ask for it, you’re not going to get it, simple as that. But if you do, the rewards can be well worth it.

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Nov 7, 2013  |   Discounts, Saving Money  |   No Comments

11 Ways to Save Money When Dining Out

Rigatoni dinnerThere are few things I like more in life than good food. And being the frugal gentleman that I am, getting good food for less money is even more satisfying. So I thought I would change things up a bit this week and talk about a few of the many great methods I have used to save money when dining out. So lets get started with 11 ways to save money when dining out.

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