Gifts and gets on National Chocolate Day
People celebrate holidays for many reasons. Religion, tradition, family, patriotism and sometime just for fun. Everyone has their favorite small, unexplainable holiday. Mine is National Punctuation Day. However, I think many of you might adopt today as your new favorite holiday, if you haven’t [...]
KFC free chicken today
Despite the mayhem that occurred in some areas the last time KFC gave out free chicken, the fast-food vendor is going for it again. If you sign up for the Colonel’s E-mail Club, you can print a coupon for a free piece of KFC grilled chicken.
Previously, KFC [...]
Personal Money Store’s got plenty of nothing
Personal Money store’s main purpose is to get you cash money automatically wired to your bank account in just a couple of hours. But we do more than that.
Don’t need a payday loan? Check out popular news topics on our Money Blog. Did you [...]
Time for McDonald’s Monopoly game 2009
Yep, it’s that time of year again. From now until Nov. 2, whenever you buy McDonald’s food, your order will come with McDonald’s Monopoly game pieces attached. This year the fast food giant has added an extra twist: There is a possibility someone will win [...]
Revamped Trapster comes out Tuesday
The best way to avoid getting a speeding ticket is to not speed. However, for those who just don’t see that as an option, there is Trapster. Trapster is a free smartphone app that “maps out and alerts users in real time to the presence of [...]
Much anticipated multimedia messaging service
After AT&T delayed the launch of the iPhone multimedia messaging service (iPhone MMS) multiple times, the new, free feature will finally be available on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. If you have an iPhone 2G or iPhone 1G, the wait is not over for you. There’s [...]
Find birthday freebies all over
I was very surprised today when I found out about the number of birthday freebies that are available. It makes me wonder why I bothered to spend all that money on birthday dinners and lunches and treats before. For many birthday freebies, though, you must sign [...]
Download a coupon for a free Kronos Gyro
Everyone loves free food, and if you live in Chicago you can get a free gyro from Kronos Gyros today. Just head to www.kronosproducts.com to print out a coupon for a free sandwich from Kronos Gyros. Just click on “free gyros day” in [...]
Because our education should never end
The more you know, the more socially, intellectually and (in some cases) physically able you become. Being a well-rounded citizen, friend and self-sustaining individual are all ends that can be achieved in large part through education. Unfortunately, many give up on the idea that they [...]
Arby’s holding month long promotion
Customers can get a free roast beef sandwich at Arby’s today with purchase of a beverage. But wait! There’s more! This marks the start of Arby’s Free Wednesday, a promotion that will continue each week for the month of August.
There will be a different free item [...]
Jack in the Box’s mystery giveaway
Is it because of Obama’s birthday? Is it just because “Free Taco Tuesday” has a nice ring to it? Whatever the reason is — and they’re not telling — Jack in the Box is handing out free tacos today.
If you have had Jack in the [...]
Get free lasagna on National Lasagna Day
Finally, it’s National Lasagna Day! Of course, I had no idea this day even existed until I started reading about places handing out free lasagna. Like most totally arbitrary-sound holidays, this holiday does appear to be totally arbitrary.
I don’t know how long National Lasagna [...]
Mars is here to help
Just when I thought the days of tying regular promotions to the economy and the recession were over, Mars has come out with the Real Chocolate Relief Act. The official Real Chocolate Relief Act web site, at realchocolate.com, says “Times are tough and we at Mars [...]
Baja Fresh free burritos today only
You can get a free burrito at Baja Fresh if you get there before 9 p.m. tonight. Of course, you do have to purchase a drink, but still, who could pass up that deal? Wait, wait! Don’t run out the door yet.
To get your free [...]
Get your delicious bite
Is a trip to Starbucks a part of your morning ritual? It is for so many people, even though the difficult economy has made a venti cappuccino habit less financially viable than it would have been in better days. However, Starbucks realizes two things:
If you’re going to [...]
Dead pirates make mean tacos
I am a native Southern Californian who grew up exposed to Mexican border culture. Whenever I went to a San Diego Padres game with my family, the call of that concessions staple this is hot dogs was always present. I like a hot dog as much [...]
Free food for Cow Appreciation Day
This is just about the strangest promotional strategy I have ever heard of. Chick Fil A today will give a free meal to anyone who is dressed, or partially dressed, like a cow.
Chick Fil A has long been using the “Eat Mor Chikin” advertising campaign, [...]
Feast and be frugal
Can you feed a family of four dinner for five dollars or less? Erin Chase believes you can. In fact, she says on her web site: “I cannot make a meal that costs more than $5. Even if I try. My brain will no longer allow it.”
Rachael [...]
Money is out there
Let’s face it. You need money. So do I. I’ve used payday loans at times. We all need money, particularly during these difficult economic times. Business Pundit reports that there’s a new way to find out if the government has money stashed away for you. Straight from [...]
What information do you need to know about applying for a payday loan?
There are so many important facts and issues that are highly relevant to applying for a payday loan or installment loan that uninformed borrowers pay a higher price. Here are just some quick facts that all borrowers should [...]