Restaurants - | many restaurants have a discount day. For example, kids eat free on Thursdays. Or, half price from 4pm to 6pm (also known as "happy hour"). Some may have student discounts. |
Movie theaters - |
some places have $1 movies during the week or have a student discount. Inquire. |
Grocery stores - |
combining coupons and store sales are the best way to get the maximum discount on an item. Each week your local grocery store has items on sale. You will get a notice in the mail or you can go online to their website. Then, you have to find a manufacturers coupon for the same item. So, you would be getting a sale item with another discount. |
Grocery butcher - |
if your grocery store has a butcher, they usually will sharpen your knives for free. |
Credit card companies - |
if you call your credit card company and simply ask them to lower your rate, they will usually oblige if you are a good customer. Never ask to raise your credit card limit! That is how they make their money. |
Satellite radio - |
this is probably one of the cheapest forms of entertainment you can get. You can simply call and ask if they have any discounts for new customers. Usually they will give you a free trial period for 6 months. After the 6 months is over, you can tell them you will cancel and they will probably give you another discount or free. Satellite companies will broadcast their channels regardless of how many subscribers they have. So, to them, a little money is better than no money from the consumer. You can negotiate to get a very, very cheap deal. One time I only paid $5 for 6 months. |
AAA Insurance - |
they will pick up anyone and drive them home for free on New Years Eve and usually any major holiday. You do not need to be a member. However, they are usually very busy on these holidays so it is best to call in advance. |
Sears - |
you can exchange any Craftsman brand tool at Sears free of charge regardless of age. |
Starbucks - |
did you know you can get any coffee refill for just 50 cents?? Just bring in the cup that you used and they will refill it for 50 cents. Side note: Starbucks has a secret menu |
REI, LL Bean and The North Face - |
have a 100% lifetime guarantee on all their products. Regardless of how damaged the item is, you can take it back for an exchange. |
Cell phone companies - |
call periodically to see if they have any promotions, deals or if you qualify for any discounts on phones or plans. Contracts are usually set in stone but if you call and talk to the right person you may get some freebies. |