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Yes, you have heard it all: get free money. Well, little in life is
truly free, but if you are wise about it you can save a little bit of
money here and a little bit of money there and accumulate wealth. Have
you shaken the money tree yet? If so, tell me where it is so that I can
get my fair share. Seriously, if you want free money you’ll have to put
a little effort out first. Let’s examine some sources of free money
just waiting for your hand out.
Clip Coupons – All those coupons you see in your Sunday newspaper,
which come in your mail, that even pop up your computer screen are
meant for you to take action. Simply cut the coupons out, march down to
your local supermarket, and use the “cents off” savings to get free
money. Okay, you won’t be handed a wad of cash but you can pocket the
savings nevertheless. Even better: shop at those supermarkets willing
to double even triple your savings.
File Your Tax Return – So, you didn’t file your tax returns in 2003,
2004, and 2005 because you made a pittance, eh? Well, you may be
missing out on some free money. Depending on your household set up, you
could be missing out on the government’s earned income tax credit for
your children. If you don’t file, you don’t get the free money which
could amount to several thousand dollars per year!
Rebate It – Oh, that new color printer you bought is a real scream! Did
you notice the $20 rebate that came with it? Oh sure the $99 sale price
was a bargain but did you notice any additional money savings with that
offer? For the price of a postage stamp you can submit a rebate and
await your $20 check a few weeks later. Free money? You bet you: most
people don’t bother to redeem rebates!
Property Tax Relief – So, you are over 65 and finding it hard to make
ends meet. Well, in some communities help is as near as your local
property tax office. Maybe you shouldn’t pay the full property tax
amount every year; some locales discount property taxes for cash
strapped seniors by as much as 10% each year. That could translate into
hundreds of dollars in savings especially if you live in a high tax
area!
Take A Survey – Most of those mall survey people will pay you to take a
survey. Typically, you will get $5 or a coupon for a free meal at
McDonald’s. In some cases you could be eligible for a much more
comprehensive survey. If so, hundreds of dollars of free money could be
awaiting you.
Yes, read the fine print with any offer as some are certainly “too good
to be true.” In many other cases, however, free money can be had. Check
around to see what offers are available in your area…someone has to get
the free money, why not you?
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