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The early termination fees that cell phone companies charge are outrageous! Most companies charge anywhere from $150-200 if you cancel your contract before you fulfill the terms. I just signed up for the Sprint SERO offer even though I hadn’t fulfilled my other phone contract with Verizon. I don’t want to pay the $175 early [...]

I got my free 4 GB iPod Nano from Key Bank yesterday. When I signed up, the Key Bank account specialist told me it might be just before Christmas by the time I received my iPod. That sounded like a long time, and thankfully I received it much more quickly. So, now I am the [...]

ING just sent out a new contest announcement to their members.
We want to hear your ultimate Road to Happiness saving story. Send us a short essay, with a photo, telling us about your savings goal and details on how you plan to get there. Park your entry no later than August 31, 2007, 11:59pm ET. [...]

Well, I did it. I went into our local Key Bank branch and signed up for their Key Express Free Checking Account. Key Bank is currently promoting this account by offering a free 4GB iPod nano to people who sign up for this account between now and August 24, 2007.
Opening a new account with Key [...]

They’re back! Key Bank is offering free iPod Nanos again! (This deal has since expired, but it was legitimate!) I heard the radio announcement on my way home from work yesterday, so I looked it up. I didn’t take advantage of their offer last summer, but I think I might this time. I hate opening [...]

Speedway and Super America Gas Stations are offering an instant $.05 discount from each gallon of gas when you use their Speedy Rewards Card. All you do is swipe your card before pumping, and the discount is automatically applied. You can also earn other discounts on food and beverages. The card is free, easy to [...]

In honor of Independence Day, Home Depot and Lowe’s are giving 10% discounts to all military members including Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, retired, veterans and their family members. The discount runs through July 8th.
To receive the discount, customers will need to show a valid military ID or other proof of military service, such as [...]

This weekend was a busy one. My wife and I are looking at new bedroom furniture so I spent a lot of time at furniture stores. Visiting several different stores only served to reinforce what most people already know - furniture stores make buying furniture confusing for the customer!
Some tricks I’ve noticed stores use:

Complete Furniture [...]

Do you need a high quality computer at a reasonable price? Dell Computers announced Thursday they will begin selling computers through Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores next month. Wal-Mart stores will offer two models of the Dell Dimension multimedia desktops, which are the lowest priced computers Dell offers. The computers will retail for under $700 [...]

Skybus Airlines, a new low cost airline out of Columbus, OH, has announced it will offer a minimum of 10 seats on each flight, priced at $10.00!. Tickets can be purchased today, but the airline does not begin flights until May 22nd. The $10 fares will be in effect until Dec. 15th, and do not [...]

National Amusements movie theater company just began a 2 week promotion offering free movie tickets and a small popcorn and fountain drink to all Active Military members and their dependents from April 17- April 30. As of May 1, 2007, National Amusements will bgine an ongoing military discount policy for all Active Military members, their spouses [...]

Do you always throw your receipts away as soon as you get home? Or, maybe you file them away for taxes or in case you might need to return something.
I recommend looking at your receipts more closely before throwing them out or filing them away. Many companies’ receipts have great money saving coupons on them. [...]

My neighbor just told me how he purchased his new vehicle and I had to share how he did it.
First, he did his research for what he wanted to buy and how much it should cost (all the usual places, Consumer Reports, Edmunds.com, etc.). Then, he went to the dealership at the end of the [...]

I was lucky enough to receive a coupon in the mail for a ‘free’ family size box or bottle of Tide detergent with Downy. All you have to do is call this number 1-800-xxx-xxxx!
So I called them. After taking my info (most of which was not correct because I had a feeling where this was [...]