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How to turn an $1800 stimulus check into $1980.

Posted 18 weeks 2 days ago by Paul Michael

Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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It seems the retail giants are serious in their quest to get hold of your economic stimulus check. One of the biggest, Sears, is offering to multiply your check if you spend it there. And others are following suit.

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Your stimulus check is on its way!

Posted 18 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs

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Wow. I guess pigs may just fly after all. Because, believe it or not, the goverment is actually paying out the economic stimulus checks ahead of schedule. And that means you could get your cold, hard cash as early as Monday, depending on your SSN.

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Deal: Four Museum or Movie Tickets from American Express for $3 to $8

Posted 19 weeks 4 days ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Deals, Food and Drink, Art and Leisure

If you are an American Express member, a promotion is currently going on called Museum or Movie. The deal is that if you make a certain number of purchases at participating merchants during 4/1/2008 and 5/31/2008 you can redeem the receipts for four complimentary movie tickets or museum tickets. If there is no movie theatre or museum location near you, they will send you a $40 Amex gift card. Here are a few ideas as to how you can take advantage of this deal for $3 to $8.

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Bush's economic stimulus package; What will you get back?

Posted 31 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Taxes

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As you’re no doubt aware, President Bush has created an economic stimulus package in the hopes of stalling the impending recession (or if you believe some, depression) that’s on the horizon. It’s not approved yet, but it has already passed its first major hurdle – The House Of Representatives approved the $146 billion dollar deal. Want to know how much you'll get?

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400GB Western Digital external hard drive under $90 delivered.

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Deals and Coupons

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The stellar deals continue. Although I can't claim the credit for this one, a site called DealHack dug this little beauty out and I am shamelessly spreading the word to all Wisebread readers.

Right now at Staples.com you can get a Western Digital 400GB Elements External Hard Drive for a final price of just $89.98 with free shipping. That's after an instant savings of $70 and an additional $20 rebate. Here are the specs for all you techies...

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XM satellite radio/car combo for under $6 and free shipping!

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Deals and Coupons

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Quick deal for you folks, and a sweet one too. You can now (for a limited time...don't know how long) grab the AudioVox Xpress - XMCK10 XM Satellite Radio Receiver & Car Kit Combo - XMCK10A for just $5.99 with FREE SHIPPING.

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The Key to Free

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Shopping

I love mail-in rebates, because I have perfected the art of receiving them. It can be a royal pain-in-the-ear, but if you are willing to do a little extra work, you too can get save a remarkable amount of money on rebates.

I came across Free After Rebate, a great site that posts deals in which you get stuff for free, after rebates (hence the name, see?). Now, rebates can be tricky, but I have faith that we can all fight the Man and wrench our hard-earned money back from those big, faceless corporations.

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