Get a coupon at GoBowling.com that can be redeemed for a free game this Saturday at participating bowling alleys around the country. The promotion celebrates the end of (who knew?) National Bowling Week.
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How to Make a Healthy Diet More Affordable
Eating a healthier diet, like the one recommended by the U.S. government, is no easy undertaking — not least because of its high cost. A new study published on Thursday in the journal Health Affairs calculates that it would …
Why You’re Likely to Be Hassled into Buying College Football Tickets
College sports are becoming more like the pros every day. To fill stadiums and maximize revenues, college football programs are outsourcing ticket sales to aggressive, leave-no-money-on-the-table sports marketing firms. Sales …
How the Internet Is to Blame for Your Overspending
For eons, the concept of keeping up with the Joneses fueled people’s desires to acquire the markings of wealth and show them off. With the rise of the Internet, the Joneses aren’t just next door or around town—they’re …
No Joke: Walmart Coffee Tastes As Good As Starbucks
In a new taste test, Walmart’s medium-roast Great Value 100% Colombia coffee was rated on par with the equivalent costing more than double the price bearing the Starbucks label. And no, the taste test wasn’t organized by Walmart.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Half Off at Payless, Famous Footwear
Two shoe retailers are holding BOGO half-off sales: Buy one pair of shoes at Famous Footwear or Payless, and you can purchase a second pair of equal or lesser value at 50% off. Also, for this week, use the coupon code LOCKER11 to get an additional 20% off your entire online order from Famous Footwear.
It’s a Deal: Save an Easy $5 at Ace Hardware
Now through August 9, use the coupon code GYWB5 for online shopping or follow this Ace Hardware link to print out a coupon for an in-store discount of $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.
Simple Hacks to Cut Your Cell Phone Bill in Half
How much do cell phones really cost? Here’s one indication: The average household pays $350 annually—solely for wireless taxes and fees.
Why You Should Hold Off on Shopping For the Next Couple Days
Soon throughout much of the country, shoppers will be able to buy clothes, footwear, school supplies, and (sometimes) computers, sports equipment, or almost anything their hearts desire—and pay no sales tax. So why not just …
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over 75¢ Hotel Fee
Think you’re sick of getting nickel-and-dimed with fees when you travel? Meet the man who is literally making a federal case out of a 75¢ charge for the “complimentary” newspaper placed outside his hotel room door.
It’s a Deal: Flights from $10 on Frontier Airlines
Denver-based Frontier Airlines is hosting a special airfare sale in which flights between Albuquerque and Denver cost just $9.99 each way. Tickets between Denver and Durango start at $34, meanwhile, and routes such as Kansas City-New Orleans (from $44) and Milwaukee-St. Louis ($44) are also on sale. Purchases must be made by August 3, a …
Scholastic Boots (Some) Corporate Marketers Out of Classrooms
If you’re like me, you have fond memories of ordering books from Scholastic through your school: bringing home the order forms several times a year and talking your parents into spending $5 or $10 on a Boxcar Children book, The Babysitters Club series, or the latest Newberry Medal winner.
So you may be as disturbed as I am to learn …