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Veterans day is celebrated on 11-11-11 this year! There are lots of great deals and freebies military families can take advantage of; here are just a few: Outback Steakhouse wants to honor our veterans. Visit any participating location between November 7-11, 2011 and any veterans and active military will receive a FREE Bloomin' Onion and Coca Coca product! It's their way to honor our hero's in celebration of Veteran's Day! *The FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola® promotion is … [Read more...]
We are all looking for ways to save money and that includes military families. Jan has always been a proponent for helping military families in need and one nice way to help is by donating coupons to the military. Many people may not know that manufacturer's coupons are accepted at military commissaries based all over the world. The Overseas Coupon Program (OCP) is a great program to get involved in as it helps families save valuable dollars and stretch their budgets. Here is How … [Read more...]
I'm a former teacher I guess I can say, "Once a Teacher Always a Teacher!" Just like parenting, teaching never leaves your system, and neither does the the desire to step up and help the teachers and the schools. Here's a painless way to help while you save money by shopping at participating stores that sponsor scholarships and free school supplies to your local schools! As fall swoops down on us there are a number of programs coming down the pike that can save you money on school supplies and … [Read more...]
25 Best Military Discounts! I have been writing about military discounts, using coupons at the commissary for active & retired military and their families since 1980 (where did the time go?). However, maybe because my dad was a Marine, or because saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” every morning throughout grade school to start off our day reminded me of what a debt of gratitude we owe those who serve our country—on the 4th of July, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and even on my dad’s … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Facts & Trivia 1.) My Memorial Day always begins with a “memorial” visit to the cemetery to visit my dad who was a Marine veteran of WWII. However, Memorial day was actually a reaction for us to remember or memorialize the more than 620,000 soldiers who were killed in the Civil War. 2.) In 1866 the first “Official” Memorial Day took place in Columbus, Mississippi where 219 Civil War Veterans marched through the town and placed wreaths on the graves of fallen … [Read more...]
SEMPER FI - BEWARE By: Jan Leasure, Super Saver "Tell that to the Marines!" - FDR after Pearl Harbor I had not intended to address internet scams in $uper $aver because I assumed, and of course we all know what that means, that just about everyone was aware of internet trickery. However, there is a new e-mail scam out that actually uses the United States Marines to suck you in. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE! FDR would be turning over in his grave he knew about this! The scam begins like … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation Help! What is the most feared and hated annual necessity of every American breathing? My guess would be income tax preparation! I know that just thinking about tax preparation make s me break out into a cold sweat. Not only is it time consuming, but for the average Joe & Jill it is both expensive and anxiety ridden. If you are a tax payer making $58,000 or less then you qualify for the Free File Alliance! The Free File Alliance is a group of tax software … [Read more...]
Are you in the market for a new car? Or a new-used car? It's a lot of fun to go car shopping, but remember to do some financial homework before you visit a showroom or car lot. Here are some things to help you get the best price for your new car! 1. Gather a folder of materials to take with you. Car salesman hate to see the folder because they know it means you've done your homework. Here is what to include in it: A copy of your recent credit report/score. You can learn more … [Read more...]
There is still time for Military Personnel to do Disney with A "Magic Your Way Stars and Stripes Pass" Leave it to Walt Disney World to get onboard to give our troops some fun at a discount. There are almost two weeks left so if you are currently stateside and are active there are deals & to be had: Active Military personnel with proper ID (includes active U.S. Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists) are eligible to receive Disney Ticket discounts. … [Read more...]
No matter what age you are, there is a good chance that you are currently and may always have been a little confused by income tax laws. There’s nothing simple about determining how your income, your marital status, whether or not you have kids, and whether or not you donated to charity all work together to determine how much you actually owe the federal government in taxes. Don’t feel like you are alone if the prospect of filing your federal income taxes has you breaking out in a cold … [Read more...]
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