Today is Veterans Day. A day set aside each year to honor those who have served and fought for our country. It doesn’t matter if you served two years or 25; it’s a day for all veterans. It’s also a day when many businesses try to use the situation to increase sales. Many offer free…
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Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing? But as we eventually learn, nothing is ever free. There is always a cost involved. We all pay for perks. Many people seek out a credit card because of the perks that come with it. But that could change depending on your income. Chase has launched a new…
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Yesterday, I read a story about a group called Root Nashville, offering free trees to county residents. There’s no catch; they’re just trying to help beautify a city that some say is growing too fast. They’re giving people a choice of five different trees native to the area. The giveaway reminds me of a program…
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One of the ways that businesses got customers to switch to online shopping was by offering free shipping. Amazon made it a feature of their Prime membership. But it looks like that feature could be going away very soon. All major carriers, UPS, FedEx, and the US Postal Service, regularly raise their rates. What always…
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Free is a powerful word. It motivates people, But we also know that it’s often a false reality. But today, I think the phrase more for less is more powerful. We often wonder when things are free. But if we can get more for less, that’s better…
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Many people are up in arms because DQ has canceled Free Ice Cream Cone Day again this year. Now I know that everyone likes something for nothing, but this is crazy. We’re only talking ice cream here…
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I was watching an old episode of South Park the other day, and the boys made a statement that had me thinking. Yes, I know we’re talking about South Park, but I had never noticed the off-the-cuff remark before. Nothing fun is ever free. Of course, Cartman goes on to say that anything fun costs…
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Even in times of struggle there is one word that still elicits more response than any other. I truly believe that this is and always will be the most powerful word in any language. That word; free…
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Yesterday I was whining about the fact that there were no freebies anymore. Everything is no buy one and get one free. But my wife proved me wrong…
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Is anyone giving anything away for free anymore? I’ve noticed that offers which were once free, are buy one and get one free offers. Something for nothing looks to truly be a thing of the past…
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