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Even though we live in a technologically advanced information age where mail has all but ceased to exist, manufacturers still insist on making mail-in rebates. The process of gathering all the information necessary to complete the rebate and then mail it in only to wait a month or more for five dollars is often skipped over completely. However, when we decide to purchase a product with a rebate without mailing the rebate in we are allowing the manufacturers to win. The rebate game is just that, a game. There is no draw. Either the manufacturer wins or you do and if there is one thing that overrides instant gratification it is the competitive human spirit.Read the rest...

A while ago I blogged about negotiating to save money and recently I had the opportunity to put those skills to the test. When my DirecTV charge appeared on a recent credit card statement at $30 higher than usual, I knew it was time to unleash my well-honed customer service navigation skills.   Read the rest...

We all like to go to the movies, but with the economy the way it has been and prices that seem to rise every year, going to the movies just isn't the cheap distraction it used to be. With movie tickets climbing above the ten dollar mark and concessions quickly adding up to more than double that, a night out at the movies can quickly run an entire family over a hundred dollars. Fortunately, it's possible to have an enjoyable night out at the movies without spending a week's pay, so long as you take into consideration a few key elements that can help save you money.Read the rest...

Movie tickets are quite expensive these days, with average prices going from $4.33 in 1990 all the way up to an estimated $7.89 at this point in 2011. And, that's the just the average, including matinee pricing and discount theatres. It's not unusual to see movie tickets that cost $10-$14 or even more.  With that in mind, we've gathered several options to reduce the cost of seeing a movie in this article.

Many people are opting to watch movies on DVD at home, or just go see older movies at a discount theater. However, you don't need to go to those extremes. The movie experience just isn't the same at home, and dollar theaters don't have the latest movies.

If you want to see a first-run movie, at the theater, there are several options to purchase them at a significant discount.  Be sure to check out the newer resources at the bottom, or share a comment if you know of a great discount we're missing.Read the rest...