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November 9, 2005

Easy Money:Just earned $5 Starbucks Giftcard

Just completed this survey for a $5 Starbucks gift card. I just went to the survey web site, entered 07661 as Store Code and completed the survey.Found link on SD. If I get the giftcard I am going to treat...
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January 10, 2006

Received my Free $10 Amex Gift Card Today

I finally received the $10 Amex gift card I earned by filling out a short survey a couple of months ago. I love "free money"!I would like to keep better track of "free money" I earn so I can see...
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August 24, 2006

Just Earned My 3rd $50 Bonus

Last month, I wrote about the possibility of getting multiple Sharebuilder bonuses by opening multiple accounts.I was able to confirm this morning that I have now received my 3rd $50 Sharebuilder bonus by opening my 3rd account with them.This is...
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November 20, 2006

Looking for A Cheap Thanksgiving?

If your entertaining, the key to saving money on all the Thanksgiving food is beer rebates. These rebates (in certain states including NC) these rebates often offer up to $20 on any Thanksgiving related food with no beer purchase required....
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January 24, 2007

Free Shaving Razors

I haven't bought a shaving razor since college. These deals pop up periodically and I try my best to stock up. Here are two current opportunities to stock up: Free Schick Quattro Razor Free Gillette Fusion Razor...
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March 10, 2007

Bored? Here is Some Free Stuff

General Mills $10 Rebate - You probably have already bought all the stuff you need for this rebate, you just need to find your receipts and clip the UPC codes.Old Spice Free Razor - I already have about 8 free...
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March 19, 2007

Free Movie Tickets to Peaceful Warrior

BestBuy and Universal are running a promotion giving away free movie tickets to Peaceful Warrior that opens on March 30th. You just select the movie theater and the # of tickets you want. Perfect for a cheap date!...
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March 30, 2007

Sweet - I Actually Won Something

I won a copy of Quicken Rental Property Manager over at Consumerism Commentary. Thanks Flexo! This software will be good to try out since I currently have my 1st rental property up and running and am currently working on converting...
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August 22, 2007

Free Chick-fila Sandwich and Soda

Just found this offer for a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich and medium Coca-Cola on slickdeals. No purchase necessary. There are no Chick-fil-As near me in China, but I did sign up my fiancee and family for some free sandwiches to...
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September 9, 2007

Free Home Air Filter

Here is a free after rebate offer for 3M Filtrete 1" Air Filters. Good excuse to change that overused air filter. Found via slickdeals....
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September 20, 2007

Free Sample of 2x Ultra Tide

Here is an offer for a free sample of 2x Ultra Tide....
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November 17, 2007

Free Screwdriver

You can never have too many basic tools around. Here is a free Kobalt 6-in-1 screwdriver from Lowes. Register for an emailed coupon that can be redeemed at Lowes. Thanks to slickdeals for the link....
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December 19, 2007

Free Money for Using Your Personal Credit Card Internationally

If you have traveled internationally at any time from February 1, 1996 through and including November 8, 2006 you are likely eligible for a class action settlement involving foreign currency fees from credit cards including Amexp, Diners-club, Visa, or MasterCard....
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December 27, 2007

Free Bicycle Playing Cards

A free something for the holidays! Here is an offer for free Bicycle playing cards for filling out a 5 minute online survey. Thanks to slickdeals for the find....
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April 15, 2008

$10 off a $25 Purchase at Lowes

Here is a promotion that is just about as good as cash to any homeowner. Visa is offering a coupon for $10 off $25 or more purchase at Lowes when you pay with your visa card. For more ideas see...
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April 29, 2008

Get Your Claim on Money Back for International Purchases

This rebate for international purchases was posted previously, but its probably worth repeating given the deadline is May 1, 2008 [extended to May 30, 2008]. A class action settlement is being proposed for those people who used their credit cards...
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May 6, 2008

$50 SmartyPig Gift Card Giveaway

I turn 32 today(ugh!). However I am the one giving out the gifts. We have a $50 SmartyPig giftcard to give away to one of our readers. To enter to win, 3 requirements: Subscribe to 2million's RSS FeedLeave a comment,...
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May 13, 2008

Reminder $50 Smarty Pig GiftCard Giveaway

Today is the last day to signup for the $50 Smarty Pig Giftcard we are giving away. See this $50 SmartyPig Giftcard Giveaway post for details on registering to win. You can register up until 9pm EST on May...
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May 19, 2008

$25 for Signing up for A Free RME Account

I stumbled across this promotion at Revolution Money Exchange for $25 to open an account and signed both myself and my wife up - an easy $50 for us. The application process was 2 minutes per account and the...
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