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Modifiers: 5 things that change an item's final price

Posted March 22, 2009 - 06:29 by Torley Wong

Shopping

Shopping for goods isn't Dungeons & Dragons, but it's still an adventure. Like D&D dice, modifiers affect the end result of what happens to you — specifically, how much you spend.

Click through and learn about 5 essential modifier types and some un-obvious tips about how to use them to your advantage.

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Not too late to get your IRS stimulus rebate--if you qualify

Posted January 14, 2009 - 11:20 by Philip Brewer

Taxes

A lot of taxpayers missed out on getting their IRS economic stimulus rebate last year, even though they qualified. If you're one of them, you'll be glad to know that there's a way to get your check.

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

Posted April 29, 2008 - 14:27 by Paul Michael

Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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 April 26, 2008 - 08:56 by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs

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 April 20, 2008 - 17:21 by Xin Lu

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

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 January 30, 2008 - 15:21 by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, Taxes

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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