The original poster did a good job of explaining how to use the code, so I won’t rehash it here.  Just follow the link back to Fat Wallet and follow his instructions.

CallingMart Code:  Bk2Scol09-2

This summer has seen a major price war waged amongst the various cell providers.  This new Page Plus Unlimited Talk n Text Plan has been by far the best deal in unlimited wireless to have emerged from the battle!

Being prepaid, this plan has many advantages over traditional plans, including no taxes/surcharges and no contracts to sign.  If you are paying over $40 per month for cell service and need an unlimited plan, I highly recommend you look into this deal.  I use Page Plus myself and can vouch for their service.

Anyway, I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: prepaid cell service will save you money!  This weekend I’m working on a post about the various options in prepaid and how to choose the right one. Stay tuned!

It expires tonight at midnight CST, so use it soon!

 Now, I normally don’t advocate subscribing to magazines.  In fact, I recommend reading all that you can for free at your local library.  However, if you read this or other fitness magazines, $1.97/year is not much and will save you a lot of trip back and forth. 

Anyway, I just thought I’d pass this smoking deal on!  Have a great day!

I have noticed that both Target and Wal-Mart are currently selling a “Colgate Value-Pack.”  For $4.99, you get three tubes of Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste. 

This is one smoking deal, so stock up if you feel the urge!  I believe toothpaste lasts a few years, but I’m not positive?

And yes, I do realize that this breaks my previously discussed $1-per-tube rule.  However, with this deal, you actually get three 8.2 ounce tubes, which equals just a little over four of the 6 ounce tubes of my usual brands.  Thus, I would be only slightly breaking it:)

As you know, the country just underwent a transition from analog to digital television signals.  This means those without cable or a digital converter box will no longer have a signal.  Fortunately for us cheapskates, this means it’s a great opportunity to upgrade our current sets for free!

Now don’t get too excited yet, because I’m not guaranteeing that we’ll all get one.  What I am suggesting is that now is the time to check craigslist and your local papers for people giving away televisions.  You see, many of those who are not as financially savvy as us have just been getting rid of their old analog sets, instead of hassling with a converter box.  I have seen a few free ones myself in the last few weeks, but have always been a second too late in claiming them.  Often times too, I have seen them with a converter box included for some reason?

Anyway, if interested, I’d start looking now.  They will just keep getting fewer and farther between with each passing day since the transition.  Happy hunting!

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In other news, I have a major post scheduled on wealth building/debt reduction in the works for Wednesday.  Start getting excited now!!!

• 4J7LF6 (expires tonight at midnight)
• 7HE79B (says expires 7/7/09)

If you haven’t used Redbox before, you will need to open an account online at their website.  I just did it earlier this morning and found it to be an easy process.  Note, you will need to have a credit or debit card handy. 

Stay tuned for my full review of Redbox in the next few days.

Cash for Clunkers

Since I figure most of you are only vaguely familiar with Cash for Clunkers,  I will break down the key components. Cash for Clunkers runs from July 1st to November 1st of this year.  Basically, buyers who purchase a new car during this time period will be given a voucher for $3500 if they forfeit a vehicle built after 1984 that gets at least 4 mpg less than the new car.  If the fuel efficiency exceeds 10 mpg, the voucher increases to $4500!  However, don’t go rushing out the door to fuel up that old beater that’s been the yard just yet, because potential vehicles must also have been registered for at least 1 year prior to purchase.

What you should consider

Before jumping all over this deal, ask yourself the following questions.  They might change your mind one way or another.

• How much is my clunker worth?  Remember this is a government voucher, not your typical trade-in.  Here, being less valuable actually works in your favor.  For example, if you have a beat up, barely running Ford F250 that is worth only $500, you’ll get credit for $4500 (assuming your getting a +10 mpg replacement) instead of say $250 from the dealer if you were trading-in.  Thus, the more trashed and inefficient your clunker, the sweeter the deal to you!
• Does this vehicle hold any sentimental value to me?  If you have a so-called clunker, chances are it has been with you for awhile.  Like the family dog, for some people that old car becomes a part of the family.  It may be hard to give up, but many people can part with their “baby” knowing it is going to a good home.  However, there are no happy endings for these clunkers, because they will be crushed and recycled. 
• Can I fix up that clunker instead?  Not every old car gets bad gas mileage or is unreliable.  If your clunker has been faithful or can easily brought back into service, it may make more financial sense to actually keep it.  Remember, even if you are getting a $4500 voucher, that new Prius will still set you back $22,000 + tax.  Depending on how much more gas mileage it gives you, it may be cheaper to just keep the ole’ rust bucket.

The $3300 new car

To show you why I believe Cash for Clunkers is worth it’s own post, I decided to find a little research to see how I could use to get a new car for an amazing price.  While cruising the forums at Fat Wallet, I came a across a link to a great deal on an 2009 Nissan Versa.  As you can see, the dealer is running a special on this vehicle for $7800.  Since it is new, I could possibly get it for $3300 + tax if I had a clunker eligible for the $4500 voucher.  Now, that’s what I call an upgrade from the old 86 Suburban!

Final thoughts

I must say I am already a fan of Cash for Clunkers.  Unfortunately though, I don’t have any beaters that would qualify for this offer.  However, if you are lucky enough to own a qualifying hunk of junk and can find a deal like the above-mentioned Nissan, I would recommend giving this serious consideration before it expires. 

Thank you once again for reading and have a great weekend!