Entry bubble Tax Day Restaurant Deals

By: Colleen | April 15, 2009 | Category: Money

income taxNow that you've filed your taxes and maybe cut a check to your dear Uncle Sam, why don't you try to make the best of it and enjoy some free food?

In the current economic climate, the restaurant industry is suffering as more people are choosing to eat at home. To try and get people out of the house and back into the restaurant, many places are offering discounts and free offers on tax day.

  • McCormick & Schmick's: Offers today's diners $10.40 certificate for future use. Many entrees are also discounted.
  • P.F. Chang's: 15% discount for those who eat there today.
  • MaggieMoo's Ice Cream: free single-scoop servings in their "e-cone-omic ice cream stimulus package" at participating treateries.
  • Cinnabon: free bite-size cinnamon rolls from 5-8 p.m.
  • Taco Del Mar: has a promotion titled, "Taxes Suck. Tacos Don't." Register on their website for a free taco coupon.
  • T.G.I. Friday's: $10 gift card for those who spend more than $25.

Do you know of any other tax day deals or promotions you can share?

*Also of note on income tax day—it's my sister's birthday! Happy Birthday, Karilynn!*

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Entry bubble Free Publications for You!

By: Joanne | January 27, 2009 | Category: General

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Times are tough, and we’ve got some great, free, consumer publications to help you get along and make smart choices in your life. Check out the free packages below, and don’t forget that we have many, many more free or low cost publications on a variety of consumer topics.

  • Guide to Taking Medicine – Anyone who regularly takes prescription drugs can tell you that it’s hard to keep all the side effects and drug interactions straight. This free package can help you make sure your medications are working their best.
  • Money Tips for All Ages – You might be going through difficult financial times, but now is the perfect time to start practicing financial habits that will serve you well no matter your age or the state of the economy.
  • Fraud Protection for Seniors – As much as I hate to even think it’s true, there are fraudsters out there that prey on the elderly. It’s tough to recognize an investment that sounds reasonable and legitimate but is actually a con. This free package will help you learn to make sound investment decision.
  • Caring for Sports Injuries – Spring is on it’s way and soon we’ll be spending more active time outside.  Learn how to recognize injuries and how to heal faster once they happen.
  • Menopause and Your Bones – Just yesterday I was lamenting to a friend that I don’t do enough weight-bearing exercise to keep my (aging) bones healthy and hopefully avoid osteoporosis down the road.  Learn how to take care of your bones during menopause, as well as how to manage osteoporosis and back pain.
  • Investing Basics – Whether you’re 25 or 55, you should be saving money for your future. Get started saving and set financial goals with this free kit.
  • Moving 101 – Moving? Order this free package to get tips on finding and choosing the right mover.

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Entry bubble Free Publications from Pueblo, CO

By: Sommer | February 08, 2008 | Category: General

Do you remember the old public service announcements telling you to send away to Pueblo for free government publications? When I askWoman and man holding a Consumer Information Catalog with a train in the background people that they always say they remember them from Saturday morning cartoons and watching Schoolhouse Rock!

Well, “Pueblo” is still around - in fact it’s run out of our office here in Washington, DC – the Federal Citizen Information Center. Not many people know that it’s just our distribution center that’s in Pueblo, CO 81009.

You can still order free and low-cost government publications from us by calling toll-free 1(888) 8 PUEBLO (878-3256), logging on to the web, or by mail (yes we still take old fashioned mail orders). Now, we’ve even expanded to Spanish publications! We get new publications each season so make sure you sign up for a subscription to receive your copy of the quarterly Consumer Information Catalog. You can also sign up for free email updates to get an email whenever there’s new consumer information available on our website.

We have information on topics ranging from “Cooling Your Home Naturally” and “Revealing Trans Fats” to “66 Ways to Save Money” and “Being an Entrepreneur.” Take a look at our publications; you never know what you might find!

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