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Discounts for local residents

We’re all familiar with the discounts we can sometimes get at attractions for being Florida residents.

For instance, Disney World is currently offering a four parks in four days pass for $99, among several deals for Florida residents only.

Occasionally some local attractions offer deals to South Florida residents, such as the current Jungle Island deal that [...]

Take a 'snow day' and organize your finances

A few weeks ago I found time to make a special trip to CVS to get a tube of toothpaste for 24 cents using Extra Bucks and a coupon, but somehow I didn’t find time to call my insurance agent and find out why I hadn’t received the $501 refund I was due for an [...]

Ask for a cheaper cellphone plan

If you have an unlimited-talk cellphone plan on Verizon Wireless or AT&T, the company has just cut your monthly bill by $30. Oops, they forgot to tell you.

Both companies have new plans that will give you unlimited talk (on an individual or family plan) for $30 per month less than their previous unlimited plans, but [...]

Banks want to give you money

As you see the money drain from your bank account — an electric bill here, a mortgage payment there — don’t you wish the bank would put some back in?

Sometimes they will, if you jump through a few hoops first.

Financial institutions have been offering cash bonuses to lure new customers. Most of the deals require [...]